Family Friendly Bucket List to Do this Fall: 100 Things to Do with Your Kids

Fall is officially here, and y’all know how much we love this time of year! Give me all the pumpkin patches, football games, Halloween movies, fall festivals and cooler weather! There is just something so special about this season, and I love finding fun ways to celebrate it with the kids. We have already started checking things off our fall bucket list, but there are still so many things we want to do before the season is over!

If you’re looking for fun fall activities for kids and the entire family, I’ve put together 100 ideas to add to your fall bucket list this year! From outdoor adventures and pumpkin patches to cozy nights at home and Halloween traditions, there is something for everyone. And the best part is that so many of these activities are free or inexpensive! Whether you have little ones or older kids, I hope this list inspires you to make some sweet memories together this fall! And if you’re looking for specific fall family friendly things to do in the Memphis area, check out this list of my top 2o Best Fall Things to Do with Kids in Memphis.

100 Fun Fall Bucket List Ideas for Families

Outdoor Fall Activities

1. Visit a pumpkin patch.
2. Go apple picking.
3. Explore a corn maze.
4. Take a hayride.
5. Jump in a pile of leaves.
6. Go hiking and enjoy the fall foliage.
7. Visit a local farm.
8. Go on a fall picnic.
9. Take a scenic fall drive.
10. Visit a state park.
11. Go camping.
12. Roast marshmallows around a campfire.
13. Have a fall scavenger hunt.
14. Go on a family bike ride.
15. Visit a farmers market.
16. Collect colorful fall leaves.
17. Go fishing.
18. Spend an afternoon at the park.
19. Watch the sunset together.
20. Take a weekend trip to the mountains.

Pumpkin Patch and Halloween Fun

21. Pick out pumpkins together.
22. Carve jack-o’-lanterns.
23. Paint or decorate pumpkins.
24. Decorate the front porch for fall.
25. Visit a pumpkin house.
26. Go trick-or-treating.
27. Visit a family-friendly haunted house.
28. Walk through a haunted corn maze.
29. Attend a Halloween festival.
30. Visit Zoo Boo at the zoo.
31. Make homemade Halloween costumes.
32. Have a Halloween dance party.
33. Decorate Halloween cookies.
34. Make a Halloween craft.
35. Have a family costume contest.
36. Visit a trunk-or-treat event.
37. Go on a nighttime flashlight walk.
38. Make Halloween goodie bags for friends.
39. Take pictures in your Halloween costumes.
40. Host a family-friendly Halloween party.

Cozy Fall Activities at Home

41. Have a family Halloween movie night.
42. Make homemade hot chocolate.
43. Bake pumpkin muffins.
44. Make caramel apples.
45. Roast pumpkin seeds.
46. Make homemade apple cider.
47. Bake an apple pie.
48. Have a family game night.
49. Build a blanket fort.
50. Read fall-themed books together.
51. Make homemade popcorn for movie night.
52. Have a pajama day at home.
53. Make pumpkin pancakes for breakfast.
54. Bake fall-shaped sugar cookies.
55. Have a family pizza night.
56. Make homemade soup.
57. Decorate the house for Halloween.
58. Have an indoor family campout.
59. Make a fall playlist.
60. Put together a fall-themed puzzle.

Fall Festivals and Family Outings

61. Attend a local fall festival.
62. Visit the county fair.
63. Go to a high school football game.
64. Tailgate at a college football game.
65. Visit a botanical garden.
66. Take a fall day trip.
67. Go to an outdoor movie night.
68. Visit a children’s museum.
69. Go to a fall craft fair.
70. Visit a local bakery for a seasonal treat.
71. Take a family trip to the zoo.
72. Explore a new playground.
73. Visit a local coffee shop for fall drinks.
74. Attend a community Halloween event.
75. Go on a fall train ride.
76. Spend the afternoon at a petting zoo.
77. Visit a sunflower field.
78. Attend a harvest festival.
79. Go horseback riding.
80. Explore a small town decorated for fall.

Creative Fall Activities and Family Traditions

81. Make a fall wreath.
82. Create leaf rubbings with crayons.
83. Paint fall pictures together.
84. Make a gratitude jar.
85. Create a fall family photo album.
86. Take family pictures at a pumpkin patch.
87. Make homemade bird feeders.
88. Decorate mini pumpkins.
89. Make a fall centerpiece together.
90. Create a Halloween countdown calendar.
91. Have a family baking competition.
92. Make a fall bucket list and hang it on the refrigerator.
93. Donate gently used coats and clothing.
94. Bake treats for a neighbor.
95. Have a backyard bonfire.
96. Make Thanksgiving place cards together.
97. Write down what everyone is thankful for.
98. Let the kids plan a fall family adventure.
99. Host a Friendsgiving celebration.
100. Start a new family fall tradition.

Making Fall Memories with Your Family

One of my favorite things about fall is that you really don’t have to plan anything elaborate to make it special. Some of our favorite memories are the simplest ones, like spending an afternoon at Priddy Farms, watching Halloween movies together or roasting s’mores outside. Of course, we love a good fall festival and football game too! And with three kids, I love having a mix of activities that everyone can enjoy.

We have been visiting Priddy Farms for years, and it is always one of our favorite fall traditions. Between picking out pumpkins, riding the train, taking a hayride and seeing all the animals, the kids never get tired of going back! We also love decorating for Halloween, visiting Zoo Boo at the Memphis Zoo and spending as much time outdoors as possible once the weather finally cools down.

You definitely don’t have to cross all 100 activities off this list! Pick a few favorites, try something new and make time for those little traditions your family looks forward to every year. That’s what makes this season so special!

What is on your family’s fall bucket list this year? Do you have any favorite fall traditions I should add to our list? Let me know below!