103 Fantastic Fall Activities Kids Will Love

The arrival of fall means it’s time to think cozy, colorful, harvest activities. Bring on the pumpkins, apples, and acorns. Fall is a perfect time to paint with orange, red, and yellow; build pumpkin catapults; and go stargazing in the backyard. Here are ideas for activities for every kind of fall day.

Outdoor Fall Activities

The weather is crisp and cool, the perfect time to spend days, evenings, and even nights outdoors.

Indoor Fall Activities

Activities for days that are chilly, rainy, or lazy.

Fall Activities for Preschoolers

Preschoolers are experiencing the wonder of fall for the first time. Here are activities that will make the season memorable.

Fall Activities for Families

School is back in session, and weekends are for sports, pumpkin patches, and family time. Here are ways your family can spend time together making autumn memories.

Fall Math Activities

Math is everywhere in fall—symmetrical pumpkins, counting apples, and color patterns.

Fall Science Activities

Fall is the perfect season to learn about physics, chemistry, and biology as you send pumpkins flying, make fall slime, and dissect apples to look at the seeds.

Fall Art Activities

With all the colors that naturally occur in fall, it’s a perfect time to do all the art projects.

Fall Craft Activities

Fall is a perfect time to collect leaves, acorns, and other materials—straight from Mother Nature to your crafting room.

Fall STEM Activities

Full STEM ahead—these activities encourage kids to tackle science, technology, engineering, and math challenges all fall long.