10 Inexpensive Ways to Celebrate Fall with the Kids
Fall is one of our most favorite times of year. The colors. The crisp autumn air. And, of course, the fun! There are tons of great ways to celebrate the season without breaking the bank…and we’ll show you how.
To get you started, we rounded up our 10 favorite things to do with the kids all fall long – enjoy!
1. Bake Up Something Spook-Tacular
Let them eat (cup)cake! Get your Halloween on with colorful, all-in-one decorating sets.
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2. Soak Up The Fall Colors
Predetermine your route, pack the kids up in the car and marvel at all the glorious fall foliage.
3.Make Leaf Art
Have your kids scour the outdoors for the most colorful leaves they can find. Then turn them into fun works of art. Oh, and don’t forget to put their masterpieces into a fab frame.
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4. Create A Family Tree
And speaking of trees and leaves – why not work together on your own family tree!
5. Leaf Pile Fun
Rake leaves. Jump in. Repeat.
6. Enjoy Some Apple Cider
Whether you make your own or buy at a store, there’s nothing that says fall like the taste of apple cider. For an extra treat, heat up and add a stick of cinnamon.
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7. Make A Scarecrow
Clean out your closets while getting some instant décor! Search dressers and closets for unwanted clothes the family may have outgrown. Then repurpose ‘em into a cool scarecrow to celebrate the season.
8.Throw A Movie Marathon
There are tons of family-friendly movies out there to set the Halloween mood. The hardest part? Picking which flick to watch first. And don’t forget to get a new throw or two – just the thing for snuggling on a cool autumn night.
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9. Visit A Pumpkin Patch
What’s fall without pumpkins? Check out your local farmers market and find the perfect pumpkins just waiting to be picked. While there, go on a hayride!
10. Make A "Thankful For" List
With the holidays just around the corner, now is a great time for families to share and remember what they are thankful for. Create a list together. Or make a “Give Thanks” jar and ask each family member to drop his/her suggestions inside. At Thanksgiving, you can read all the submissions out loud.
Which activity do you plan to scratch off of your autumn bucket list first? Get prepared for fall – head to your Burlington store or online…and save up to 65% off other retailers’ prices every day.