Fall tends to be a great time of year many of us love because of the cooler weather, the changing trees, and the multitude of fall events that keep our weekends packed with fun.
What are your family traditions in the fall? If you're on the search for ideas to make this season special for your family, we have an alphabet of ideas for you!
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Apple picking. Find an orchard near you with the North GA Autumn Family Fun Guide here.
Bake. Apple pie is a great place to start!
Camping. Fall is the perfect time of year for camping! Read camping tips for families here.
Drive. Take a scenic fall drive and find new places to explore.
Explore a corn maze. There are lots of great corn mazes in North GA to visit!
Fall festivals. Because they're so much fun! Find a list of North GA Fall Festivals here.
Ghost stories. Pull up chairs around a backyard campfire for some spooky Halloween stories.
Halloween events in Athens. There are so many family friendly Halloween events in town!
Invite friends over for a soup or chili potluck. Everyone brings their family's favorite for sharing! Here is a 5 ingredient chili recipe.
Jump onto a hayride. Okay, so maybe don't literally jump onto it.
Kettle corn. What's fall without eating kettle corn!?
Leaves. You can jump in a pile of leaves, watch them fall, or make crafts with them. To create a leaf rubbing, place a leaf on a hard surface, put a white piece of paper on the leaf, rub a crayon over, and see the leaf appear!
Make your own Halloween costumes! And let your kids do your makeup.
Neighborhood movie night. Check out how to make it extra special with these fun DIY cars for kids!
October events! There are over 350 family friendly events on our calendar in October. Check it out here.
Pumpkins! Carve them. Cook them. Bake with them. Love them.
Quench your thirst. OK, we had to stretch a little bit on this one ... but how about some warm apple cider with the kids? Warm it on the stove with a few sticks of cinnamon to imbue your home with the smell of fall.
Roast marshmallows over a bonfire on a chilly night.
Scarecrow. Fun and easy family project: Take some old clothes and stuff them with hay or newspapers to make a family scarecrow as part of your Halloween decorations.
Tailgate. Hanging out with friends before the big football game is always a good time. Find tailgating tips for families here.
Unplug for the day. Turn off the electronics, ignore the TV, and leave the phone behind to spend a beautiful fall day completely tuned in to your family.
Visit a National Park. Did you know fourth graders and their families can visit national parks for free?
Wreath. Have your kids help you collect pinecones and other treasures from around your neighborhood to create your own wreath.
X marks the spot! Create a fall treasure hunt for your kids with a Halloween surprise at the end!
Yawn ... spend a lazy foul-weather Saturday at home cuddling on the couch, watching movies, and maybe even curling up in bed for a lovely mid-day nap. Does your child enjoy reading? Children who live in Athens and Oconee can receive a FREE book once a month, until the age of 5 through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Check availability here.
Zoo! A fall visit to the zoo is always a treat! Did you know that you can get a free pass to the Atlanta Zoo?!
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