When the cool crisp air of fall arrives, it is a great time for the family to get outside and enjoy some fun frugal fall family activities together.
The weather is so beautiful in the fall. During the fall, the leaves are starting to change, and the weather starts to cool off from the summer heat. Looking for ideas for family time this Fall? Here are some ideas for you.
Frugal Fall Family Activities
There are a lot of different outdoor events that families can take part in together.
If you are looking for some frugal activities that everyone will enjoy as they are outdoors and enjoying the beautiful weather, these fun activities are perfect for the whole family.
Be a Tourist in your Home Town
There are so many things you can find to do, right in your town (or close to it). Head to your Tourist Bureau to find hiking maps, museum information and other local sights you may not even know about yet.
Take a look at these family activity tips and start making your list!
Nature Walk Game
Taking a nature walk during the fall can be educational and it is a great free family activity that is fun for everyone. Spending a day outside hiking with your family is a great way to spend a Fall weekend!
Play Games in the Backyard
Grab one (or more) of these top rated Family Games! Some you may not have heard of…yet! These games are great for hours of backyard Fall fun.
Start A Fall Rock Collection
While you are out taking a nature walk through the trails or the neighborhood, the family can pick up rocks to start a rock collection! Here’s a bunch of resources to learn more about rock collecting.
Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger hunts are always fun, and you can often get the whole family involved in the fun and excitement of using clues to find different things.
Just make your clues and maps age appropriate so the little ones can figure out some hiding spots too!
Giant Wizards and Elves Game
Perfect for a large outdoor gathering of friends and family, this giant wizards and elves game will get everyone active and outdoors this fall.
Kinda like Rock, Paper, Scissors, but….no. Great for all ages too!
Fall Outdoor Movie Night
Get the family together and use these fun ideas to create your own fall outdoor family movie night. Complete with Drive In move ideas too.
Find your Favorite Fall Family movies right here on Amazon Prime!
Our top picks for family friendly movies can be found here
Paint Pour Pumpkin Activity
A great way to get creative with the whole family and to decorate for fall, this outdoor activity will teach you a different way to paint pumpkins. Kids will LOVE this.
Complete a Fall Bucket List
Get some ideas to create a fall bucket list that the entire family can participate in. The kids will love completing their family activities and marking it off the list.
This list has over 20 different Fall fun ideas!
Pumpkin Painting with Paintballs
It’s always fun to paint, but this fun fall activity takes painting pumpkins to a whole new level! This a great family activity where everyone can be creative and create their own pumpkins.
Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt
Get the family outdoors to enjoy the cooler fall weather as you use sidewalk chalk to draw fun fall themed items around the neighborhood. Other families will love seeing the creativity!
If you will be taking a camping trip this fall, this fun scavenger hunt can be used to pass the time and to get everyone enjoying the outdoor weather. Your littles will love running around trying to find all these items!
Fun Outdoor Activities
This list of fun outdoor activities is perfect for getting the family outdoors and participating in some frugal fall activities. Who didn’t play ISpy as a kid? More ideas here to spend a day outside!
Fun Fall Snacking & Finding Hidden Nature Treasure
This treasure hunting game is something kids will love doing with their family. It is a great way to get everyone outside and getting close to all the interesting stuff nature has going on!
