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Fall Season Activities for Crisp Days Outdoors
Ideas for fall season activities, from hiking and camping to orchard visits, leaf play and family games, plus tips for planning around cooler, shorter days.
Activities & Nature Play
Seasonal Outdoor Activities
6 guides, starting with Fall Season Activities for Crisp Days Outdoors.
Fall Leaf Activities for Kids and Adults
Fall leaf activities for kids and adults: outdoor leaf play, simple science, crafts, ideas for toddlers and ways to preserve leaves you collect.
Outdoor Fall Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids and Families
Outdoor fall scavenger hunt ideas for kids and families, with a starter checklist, versions by age, team games and tips for leaving nature as you found it.
Outdoor Spring Games for Backyards and Parks
Outdoor spring games for backyards and parks: classic playground games, yard games, nature-themed play and ideas for adults, with tips for muddy days.
Spring Nature Walk: What to Look and Listen For
Plan a spring nature walk with ideas on what to look and listen for, from buds and wildflowers to birdsong, plus tips for walking with preschoolers.
Things to Do Outside in the Fall When Leaves Turn
Easy things to do outside in the fall: hikes, scenic drives, camping, orchard visits and outdoor play, with tips on layers, daylight and picking an activity.
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