Fun Fall Activities for Families

The leaves are changing and the air is crisp. Autumn will go by as fast as the leaves fall from the trees, so be sure to take advantage of family time in the fall! Here are ways you can enjoy time together under blue skies and fall foliage:

• Visit a local Farmer’s Market. This is a wonderful way to learn more about foods grown locally, talk with the grower, and try new foods. The food at Farmer’s Markets changes with the seasons making each visit unique. There is so much to see and do! For more information about Farmer’s Markets in Nebraska, check out https://food.unl.edu/farmer-market
• There is still lots to do outside together as the days get shorter, from raking leaves to cleaning up the garden. Have your children help you plant your fall flower garden. Let them dig the holes for your fall mums and see color grow all around!
• Pick a pumpkin! Family fall fun at pumpkin patch farms are tons of fun and a fantastic way to get outdoors on a cool, crisp fall day, and a great way to share with youth how pumpkins are grown and harvested. Many pumpkin farms offer different activities you can do together from hay rack rides and corn mazes for lots of laughs together. Get outside and get moving in the pumpkin patch!
• There's nothing quite like the flavor of a freshly picked apple. Consider visiting a local apple orchard where you can pick your own apples. Enjoy a caramel apple or even bobbing for apples to celebrate the harvest season. Once you bring your apples home, gather the family to try out a new recipe and create delightful fall treats together. Don't forget to share your baked goods with a neighbor for some heartwarming fall camaraderie!
• Not sure where to go for family fun in the fall? Search “Local Orchards” or “Local Pumpkin Farms” online and find weekend family fun near you!

Looking for great fall apple recipes? Here are a few ideas: