10 fall fun activities for the whole family

Fall is here! If you’re looking for fun activities for the whole family, we’ve got you covered!

Sandrina Rodrigues

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Oct 20, 2023, 8:30 AM

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Updated 428 days ago

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Fall is here! If you’re looking for fun activities for the whole family, we’ve got you covered!

Here are some ways you can have fun this fall:

1. Decorate for fall

Get the family together to decorate your home. Carve or decorate pumpkins and display them.

2. Scavenger hunt

Do a Halloween scavenger hunt where children are given lists of fall- and Halloween-themed things (or candy!) to look for while they walk outdoors or indoors.

3. Check out the fall foliage

The Northeast is full of beautiful colors this time of year. Go on a hike to check out the fall foliage. Here's where to see the fall foliage around the tri-state, and some tips for leaf peepers.

4. Go on a neighborhood night walk

Many neighbors decorate their homes and yards for Halloween. Go check out the decorations during an evening stroll!

5. Game night

Have a game night with your family and friends. And while it’s not too cold, you can organize some lawn games in your yard.

6. Roast marshmallows

For another fun outdoors activity - get cozy around the firepit and roast marshmallows!

7. Go apple picking

Whether you love fresh apples, or warm apple cider donuts, apple picking is a fun fall activity! Check out all the places in the tri-state you can visit:

8. Go pumpkin picking

Looking to go pumpkin picking this fall season? Check out some of the locations in the tri-state area you can visit:

9. Get lost in a cornfield maze

Get lost in a cornfield maze! And if you make it out (just kidding - you will), you can find many other activities like pumpkin picking, and tractor rides. Check out some locations in the tri-state area below:

10. Visit a haunted house or spooky walk

Nothing says Halloween like a visit to a haunted house or spooky walk! Many places even offer not-so-spooky activities for the little ones. Below are some of the locations in the tri-state area you can visit: