For some, summer coming to an end signals the start of school, textbooks, backpacks, and the dreaded homework assignments. But the fun doesn’t stop when Fall starts. The season of Fall has so many exciting activities to provide fun for the entire family, and a good way to make sure you’re never bored on the weekends is to create a fun Fall-themed family bucket list. 

Family Bucket lists are a great way to plan exciting activities that everyone can participate in. All you have to do is put together a list of several easy and inexpensive fall-themed activities that can be reasonably completed within the season. Activities should be limited to a few hours or an afternoon, with a day trip or two if you’re feeling extra adventurous (and the weather permits it!). Fall is full of many seasonal activities that can be done inside and out. The colorful leaves and cool temperatures make outside activities easy to do, especially at the start of the season, while the gradual cooling temperatures make cozy activities perfect as well! Below, we have listed several ideas for activities to help you and your family get started!

Go to a Pumpkin Patch: With their cheery round shape and pretty orange color, pumpkins are the defining food of fall. These gourds can be as small as a basketball to as large as a bathtub, making them a fun and versatile fruit. It can be oh so satisfying searching for your perfect pumpkin, and what better place to do so than in a patch full of pumpkins! Each family member can select their perfect match, the pumpkin that best speaks to them, and carry the fruit home with them to be proudly displayed on a porch or in the yard. 

Carve Jack O’Lanterns: Going hand in hand with our previous recommendation, another fun fall-themed activity would be to have everyone make their very own jack o’lantern. This is a fun and artistic way to let everyone express themselves in their own unique way. Create a design that best represents you, your interests, or your favorite things. And for those looking for a cleaner solution, drawing on a pumpkin with a permanent marker works just fine! 

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Have Fun at a Corn Maze: A better suggestion for those with older children, corn mazes are an excellent outdoor activity for those who like a bit of a challenge. This activity will have you exercising your problem-solving skills and testing your memory all while having lots of fun. Remember to dress warmer as this activity may take some time! 

Ride a Hayride: A far more relaxing option, hayrides are the perfect opportunity to curl up with a warm beverage and enjoy the crisp autumn air. You can sometimes find hayrides that include a stop to a pumpkin patch, corn mazes, or apple orchard, making it an easy addition to your fall themed bucket list. 

Make Homemade Caramel Apples: A sticky and delicious treat, caramel apples are a fall food essential, and lucky for us, easy to make! There are countless easy-to-follow recipes online. Cover them with your favorite toppings for a night of family fun. 

Cozy Fireplace Storytime: As the weather starts to get colder and colder, what better way to warm up than with a good book and a blanket by a fireplace or space heater. Your selection of books can range from more fall-centric books to books that give you a cozy feeling inside. Books such as This Could Be You inspire us to be brave and put ourselves out there, while books like Kindness is a Kite String remind us of the power of kindness. 

While not a comprehensive bucket list, we hope these suggestions will be used as a jumping off point for you to create your very own fall-themed family bucket list! Get creative and have fun! 

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Ava Heiler is a Michigan-based comic artist, publicist, and amateur rollerblader pursuing a BFA in Sequential Art at the Savannah College of Art and Design. As an artist, she has a deep love and respect for picture books and the people who make them, as she believes they are an integral part of every childhood.

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