Go on a Hike
Going on a hike in the fall is a great way to enjoy the
cooler autumn weather and see the changing leaves up close. There are many different trails in Ogden and
even a family with little children can enjoy a short hike to see the red,
orange, and yellow leaves and enjoy a view of the Ogden valley. On the hike,
younger kids might enjoy collecting the colorful leaves. Here is a great link for more information on Ogden hiking trails http://www.utah.com/ogden/hiking_trails.htm.
Visit a Pumpkin Patch
Visiting a pumpkin patch can be such a fun tradition for the
whole family to do each autumn. No matter what age your children (or
grandchildren) are, there will be something for them to enjoy at a pumpkin
patch. You will usually find at least one corn maze, a hay ride to pick your
own pumpkin, a courtyard with activities such as pig races, slides, and a
bonfire, and even a haunted house.
Rake Leaves
The best way to make work not seem like work is to turn it
into a fun activity. And while raking leaves can be time consuming and labor
intensive, having the kids help you can turn it into a fun fall family activity!
Many young kids love to help out with yard work when they have their own
tools. You can purchase small plastic
rakes at Wal-Mart or Target and the kids can help to make a leaf pile perfect
for jumping in.
Make Caramel Apples
Yum! Caramel apples are delicious and very simple to make.
There are many caramel apple recipes available online. Many of these recipes require
only apples, sticks, caramel candies, and milk. And there are many options to add to a regular
caramel apple such as melted white or milk chocolate, crushed cookies, or
even sprinkles.
Carve Pumpkins
Carving pumpkins is a lot of fun. There are many different
designs to choose from. You can choose
to carve a simple smile faced pumpkin free hand or get really elaborate
and print off a pumpkin carving template that you find online to carve a very intricate
design. Of course this activity is safest for older children and adults. But
the little ones can help scoop out the inside of the pumpkin and enjoy the
finish product.
Throw a Halloween Party
If you are really ambitious, throwing a Halloween party can
be a lot of fun. The party can be geared toward children, families, or you
could throw one for adults only. There are so many fun Halloween activities for
parties such as bobbing for apples, donuts on a string, pin the face on the
pumpkin, and a Halloween themed piƱata. There are also a lot of creative ideas for
Halloween party food available online (think green, orange, and red food!) to
help make the party extra special.