Enjoy the fall season with your family. I have a fall bucket list of fun ideas for you to create meaningful memories this year. *Updated for 2023*
Everyone has a favorite season. Mine happens to be fall. I love when the hot summers in the desert give way to cool mornings and by the end of October I can enjoy temperatures in the 70’s.
Of course I do miss the changing color of the leaves and the raindrops from my birthplace of Washington state. But I have found many reasons for fall to still be my most favorite of all even in the desert.
After living in the Arizona desert for over 18 years I have found some fun activities to do with my family during the fall season. And these are ideas you can do with your family too- no matter where you call home!
20 Family Fall Bucket List Activities
1. Apple Picking
Willcox, AZ is home to our favorite apple orchard. Apple Annies has more than just apples in their fruit orchards.
We love going to the orchard and picking different varieties of apples to bring home and try. It’s also a very educational activity for littles and bigger kiddos.
2. Read Apple Books
After your family trip to the apple orchard, grab some library books and learn even more about apples. Check out our favorite apple books here.
3. Make A Bonfire
4. Roast Marshmallows
This is an inexpensive family night!
5. Visit A Corn Maze
Work together as a family to complete the maze or split into teams and see who can complete the maze the fastest.
6. Bake Something Pumpkin
I have the perfect pumpkin spice bar recipe here!
7. Serve A Batch of Chili
Invite family and friends over for a meal and make this easy and yummy crockpot chili recipe.
8. Go on a hike or long evening walk.
9. Visit the Pumpkin patch
10. Carve A Pumpkin
Host a pumpkin carving (or painting for the littles) contest with friends.
11. Roast Pumpkin Seeds
12. Make Apple Nachos
Carmel apples are so yummy but can be quite hard for littles to eat. Try out this Apple Nacho recipe from my friend Erin at Simple Purposeful Living.
13. Read Pumpkin Books
I have a great list of pumpkin books for younger kiddos and a simple craft here.
14. Try A Fall Salad
Serve your family a fresh fall salad for lunch. This Spinach Apple Cheddar salad is yummy!
15. Pumpkin Spice Treats
Buy a variety of pumpkin spice flavored foods from the store and have a taste testing night.
16. Make A Fall Craft
Get out the construction paper and scissors and cut out fall leaves of paint a fall landscape.
17. Take A Family Photo
Find a fun outdoor location to snap a few family pictures. Now is the time to get the perfect Christmas card photo!
18. Drink Apple Cider
19. Go On A Hayride
20. Bake A Pie
Apple or pumpkin- which is your family’s favorite?
Make some special memories with your family this fall season. Be sure to grab the printable Fall Bucket List and cross off things as you go!
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