subject: Ensure a Fun-Filled Family Autumn with Passport to Fun's Great, Budget-Savvy Ideas [print this page] Ensure a Fun-Filled Family Autumn with Passport to Fun's Great, Budget-Savvy Ideas
Now that summer has come and gone, plenty of folks are looking for new ideas to have a great time in autumn. Naturally, not every family has the funds to take off on a deluxe jaunt to the tropics. Gratefully, Passport to Fun extends some awesome tips for fall fun that won't burn a hole in your pocket.
Apple orchards. Apple-picking is a fun activity that can be enjoyed by the whole family. The enchantment of picking these gorgeous gems and then munching on them or turning them into nice, warm apple pies is indescribable. Lots of farms organize fun fall festivities in the fields, like corn labyrinths, which also serve as a fun place to meet other families.
Pumpkin patches. Fall and pumpkin-carving seem to go together. With Halloween just around the corner, the delight of cutting up a pumpkin increases manifold. Help your children select a nice, ripe, orange pumpkin, and have fun carving it into something that you'll want to exhibit this fall.
Leafy fun. Autumn is when the leaves begin dropping and stacking up everywhere. Some parks compile these leaves and lump them into a nice, high pile. Jumping in these leaves is a good deal of fun and beats almost any jungle gym. Passport to Fun does, however, indicate that adult supervision is mandatory when kids are having fun in the leafy piles, since there can be bugs and other dangerous objects lurking in the leaves. Collecting various kinds of leaves and decorating them is also a nice pastime for the fall season. You can even create a montage of different leaves from your area and find out their scientific names as well.
Fairs. There are tons of fall carnivals that are a joy to attend. Wandering about with a beverage in hand and looking at the items on sale is a lot of fun, even if you don't buy something new. Unique creations, kids' games, and many diverse snacks can add up to a fun day. Going to a fair also allows the little ones to have a little independence while the parents loosen up and hang out with other adults. Fairs are definitely an exciting aspect of the fall season.
By borrowing these ideas from Passport to Fun, you can ensure that your autumn is filled with fun pastimes and activities that don't cost too much.
