24 fun-filled autumn-themed activity ideas to enjoy this season

With autumn here in full swing, we’re trying to embrace the season in all of its glory.

From wrapping up in the cooler weather to looking out for all of the vibrant colours these months have to offer,  we’re doing everything we can to make fun autumn memories with our family. 

If you plan on doing the same before the weather gets too cold as we get closer to winter, check out our list of fun fall activities to enjoy with your children. 

We’ve come up with indoor and outdoor activities so you have a mix of ideas to keep your little ones entertained. So no matter the weather or your budget, we’re sure you’ll find some creative ideas below!

Indoor activities 

– Make autumn crafts like leaf rubbings

– Build a blanket fort

– Make bird feeders

– Have a full movie & PJ day 

– Paint pinecones

– Bake apple pie 

– Make autumn-themed sensory boxes

– Make friendship bracelets 

– Tell spooky stories at bedtime

– Paint rock friends 

– Make slime in autumn colours 

– Create a scrapbook

Outdoor activities

– Leaf collecting

– Make a fairy garden  

– Conker collecting

– Apple picking at an orchard

– Go for a forest scavenger hunt

– Go puddle jumping

– Camping in the garden 

– Build small scarecrows 

– Make s’mores by the bonfire 

– Go to a local petting farm

– Make a mud kitchen

– Pumpkin carving