Just because the weather is getting cooler and kids are getting ready to go back to school doesn’t mean that family fun has to stop in the fall. The crisp autumn air may feel more refreshing after the dog days of summer. There are new activities to enjoy under the vibrant fall foliage as the leaves turn. Grab a sweater, tune up your fat tire ebike, and check out all the fun things you can do with family and friends this fall.
Go Hiking or Biking
As the weather gradually turns cold, there are still several days of really nice weather left in the year. Take advantage of cool breezes and mellow sunshine by hitting the family bike trails. Biking or hiking as a group is a great way to get exercise while spending quality time together. It is also a good way to enjoy the colors of the trees up close before the leaves fall.
Do Some Gardening
If you grow vegetables, now is the time when some of your crops are ripe and ready to pick. Harvest can be a fun time for your family. If you grow flowers, most of your autumn gardening activities probably involve cleaning up and getting ready to plant again in spring. However, now is the time to plant bulbs for next year.
Visit a Farm
It’s harvest time at the farms too, and that means opportunities to pick your own pumpkins and apples. It also means annual activities such as corn mazes and hayrides that are super fun to share with family and friends. Even if there aren’t any farms near your home, a trip to the local farmer’s market can be an event in itself.
Have a Scavenger Hunt
Create a fall-themed scavenger hunt. Look in books or online for ideas. Ride your bikes to the local park and divide up into teams to look for all the items on the list. The team that comes back with the most wins, but the real fun is in the search.
Have a Bonfire
In the summer, it’s nice to gather around the fire pit with family. An autumn bonfire can be a little bit grander scale and is a good way to involve friends and neighbors. However, before you plan any specifics, be sure to review the regulations in your community regarding open flames, as well as fire safety rules with your kids.
See a Game
If one of your kids is involved in a fall sport, it might be nice to get the whole family together to watch at least once. This can be a challenge when everyone is busy with different activities, but it may be worth it. It may also be fun to make a family outing of going to see a college football game. If there is a team from a Division II or III school in your area, you can enjoy all the pageantry typically associated with college games while spending a lot less on tickets. It may also be possible to take a historical tour of the campus prior to the game.
There are lots of creative ways to have fun with family and friends in the fall. That means it’s not too late to shop for cool kids bike accessories online.
