🍁 60 Fall Family Activities to Try This Year (+ Free Printable Bucket List!)

🍂 Welcome to Fall: The Season of Cozy Family Memories

Crisp air, cozy sweaters, apple cider in hand — fall is a season built for memories. But between school schedules, soccer games, and work deadlines, it’s easy for the weeks to fly by without enjoying all the magic this time of year has to offer.

That’s why we created a FREE Fall Family Bucket List Printable — packed with 60 fun, simple, and family-friendly activity ideas you can enjoy from September through November. From pumpkin patch trips to apple picking, this list will help you make the most of your fall weekends.

📥 [Download your free Fall Family Bucket List Printable here!]
or Purchase your a Giant 3 Month Bucket List Fall Calendar

✅ Why a Fall Bucket List Is a Must for Families

A bucket list makes it easy to:

• Stay intentional about making memories.
• Keep kids engaged (no more “I’m bored!”).
• Free you of trying to come up with fall activity ideas.
• Create structure around your weekends so the season doesn’t slip away.

With 60 options, there’s something for every type of family — from outdoor adventurers to cozy homebodies.

🍎 60 Fun Fall Family Activities

Here are some highlights from our free bucket list:

🌳 Outdoor Fall Adventures

• Visit a pumpkin patch or apple orchard.
• Take a hike to admire fall foliage.
• Run through a corn maze.
• Play in a giant leaf pile.
• Go on a weekend camping trip under the fall stars.

🏡 Cozy At-Home Activities

• Bake homemade fall soup or apple crisp.
• Set up an indoor s’mores station.
• Host a fall-themed family movie night.
• Craft a DIY leaf wreath or pinecone garland.
• Make a fall simmer pot to spread fall cheer.

🎃 Seasonal Traditions

• Host a backyard bonfire night with neighbors.
• Carve pumpkins and roast the seeds.
• Attend a local fall festival or craft fair.
• Do a fall leaf rubbings or press fall leaves.
• Find a local ghost tour to attend

🍭 Random Fall Holidays (so fun for kids!)

• Eat an Extra Dessert Day (September 4) → prob a fav holiday in their book.
• Bread Day (October 16) → perfect day to bake pumpkin bread.
• Howl at the Moon Day (October 26) → simple, easy - and memorable.
• Use our reusable fall holiday stickies to keep track of all these fun mini-celebrations!

Need some specific fall how-to's? Check out our Fall Bucketlist Blog Post!

✨ How to Stay Organized During the Fall Fun

Of course, with school, sports, and busy family schedules, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed trying to fit it all in. That’s why we designed tools to help families stay organized while making room for fun.

• Reusable Dry-Erase Family Calendars: Perfect for keeping everyone’s schedules visible in one spot — from school events to fall outings.
• Random Fall Reusable Holiday Stickies: Never miss fun days like National Pasta Day! Add these colorful reusable stickies to your calendar and give your kids something to look forward to each week.
  
• 3-Month Fall Calendar (with bucket list built-in!): See the whole season at a glance — complete with the bucket list printed right on the sides so you can check things off as you go. Available in Giant Coloring Page or Framed Dry-Erase Board.

📅 [Shop our family calendars + fall stickies here!]

🍂 Tips for Making the Most of Your Fall Bucket List

1. Choose a Common Area — Hang your free bucket list on the fridge so the whole family sees it daily.
2. Let kids choose — Each weekend, let your kids pick an activity from the list.
3. Combine with your calendar — Write activities directly on your dry-erase calendar so they don’t get lost in the shuffle.
4. Celebrate progress — Check off items together — it makes the season feel like a family adventure.
5. Don't forget to snap photos — Capture little moments; these are the memories you’ll cherish most.

💛 Final Thoughts

Fall is short, but sweet — and it deserves to be savored. Whether you’re exploring the pumpkin patch, baking something delicious, or celebrating a quirky holiday, these simple activities bring joy and connection to your family.

So go ahead:

• 📥 Download your free Fall Family Bucket List Printable.
• Check out our calendars + fall stickies to keep your family organized.
• 🍎 Start making cozy, unforgettable memories this fall.