Celebrating fall color with kids means centering your activities outside so you can see the beautiful colors of autumn. Whether it’s a walk, an activity, a get-together, or a field trip, there’s plenty to do to admire the reds, oranges and golds of the fall season.
Plan a Family Fall Field Trip — Now is the time of year to visit a pumpkin patch, and pick out your Halloween pumpkins. Or, go apple picking at a nearby orchard. Take a hayride, visit a corn maze or stroll through a farmer’s market and soak up the great outdoors. The brave-of-heart can even try a spooky haunted house! Fall festivals abound this time of year so check your local neighborhood school or rec center for outdoor fall fun.
Make Leaves the Center of Attention — Go on a leaf gathering hike, collecting the most colorful specimens you can find. Then, create a little leaf album, labeling your finds and learning about the trees they fell from. Make an art project of leaf rubbings. Group leaves together for a beautiful fall table centerpiece, get creative! And of course rake them up and jump into them over and over again.
Take a Fall Color Walk or Two — Choose a new route or park where the autumn leaves are plentiful. Then plan a nature walk to see the beautiful fall colors. Pack a picnic and make a day of it. Your outdoor adventure awaits!