30 Fall Activities for Kids and Families: DIY, Baking, Family Time

Fall is my favorite season! Here are 30 fun fall activities for kids and families, ranging from DIY to baking to activities! I love the warm colors fall offers, layered clothing, and the gorgeous leaves. And, it felt super amazing to grab my boots out of storage! The weather is perfect – without being too hot or too cold.

Trace leaves on paper (you can try leaf rubbing with crayons)
Drink apple cider
Read a fall book
Go on a hayride
Bake sugar cookies
Try leaf threading (try this tutorial – you only need a handful of items)
Eat corn on the cob
Visit an apple orchard
Jump in a pile of leaves
Make warm soup
Paint a pumpkin (here are some fun ideas to try, that many kids can try!)
Have a bonfire
Rake leaves for a friend
Bake apple pie
Have a fall photoshoot (Pinterest has same great photo inspiration)
Visit a farm
Have a family game night
Do Christmas shopping
Watch a fall movie
Go on a nature hike
Make s’mores (don’t want to have a bonfire? Make them in the oven)
Dance (turn on your favorite tunes and have fun!)
DIY a scarf (have a go at these five tutorials)
Go to the pumpkin patch (one of the most classic fall activities, but is part of so many great memories!)
Analyze leaves
Play messy Twister
Visit a play (check out your local high school or college)
Make a prayer list (write a list of prayer requests down and hang them on your fridge or somewhere private like your bedroom)
Bake banana bread
Have an outdoor picnic