Can you smell the pumpkin spice in the air? As the temperature continues to drop and the knit sweaters start coming out of storage, it\u2019s only a matter of time until you\u2019re itching to start checking things off your fall bucket list.<\/p>\n
Here are 21 things to do in the fall for everyone in the family that are often low-cost or totally free:<\/p>\n
Getting your yard work done AND a fun fall activity!? Say no more. Rake, jump, and repeat to your kids\u2019 hearts\u2019 content. And I\u2019m sure the neighbors wouldn\u2019t mind their yards being tidied up next\u2026<\/p>\n
From \u201cIt’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown\u201d to \u201cBeetlejuice\u201d to \u201cScream\u201d, there are plenty of Halloween movies<\/a> to pick from for a cozy night in. Grab your popcorn, but get ready to vacuum after that jumpscare makes you throw it everywhere!<\/p>\n Preheat your oven \u2013 we\u2019re baking fall treats! Because nothing smells and tastes like fall more than warm cookies, apple pies, and pumpkin bread.<\/p>\n Buying apples from the grocery store is only for the other three seasons. In fall, we\u2019re donning our coziest sweaters and becoming one with the trees that grow this delicious fruit.<\/p>\n Jack-o-lanterns: a fall decor staple and a great activity. Even picking out the pumpkins is a fun fall outing within itself, but bonus if you grow your own!<\/p>\n If the little ones aren\u2019t quite old enough to handle knives, pumpkin painting is a great alternative \u2013 but it\u2019s also one of our favorite fall activities for kids of all ages! Let the older kids (and adults) show off their art skills, while the tiniest fall fanatics will be happy just making a mess.<\/p>\n You can never have enough hats, sweaters, or scarves, and your family will love learning a new skill together. Pick out some of your favorite yarn and find an online knitting<\/a> or crocheting<\/a> guide to get started \u2013 and you can save double by making homemade holiday gifts for your friends and family!<\/p>\n Is there anything more beautiful than nature in autumn? Get a front row seat to the changing leaves by taking your whole family on a nice, slow walk through nature.<\/p>\n Is it too early to get a head start on holiday decorations? You be the judge. But as it gets colder, the holiday bug may creep in a little early, and there\u2019s no shame in being the first family at the local Christmas tree farm.<\/p>\n Nearby cities, farms, and amusement parks frequently host fall festivals complete with apple cider, haunted houses, and plenty of fall activities for adults (pumpkin beer, anyone?). Just make sure to only carry as much cash as you want to spend!<\/p>\n Putting together a costume the night before trick or treat? Stressful. Visiting various thrift stores over the next two months so the kids can find all the pieces they need for their costumes (with plenty of time to order online just in case)? So. Much. Better. And don\u2019t forget to log your receipts<\/a> to earn cashback!<\/p>\n There are so many crafts<\/a> that don\u2019t require much more than the leaves, acorns, and pinecones you can find outside. Take the kids out to gather their supplies, then spend the rest of the night creating!<\/p>\n Between local farms and festivals, there are plenty of corn mazes ready to get lost in. Whether you\u2019re looking for simple fall activities for kids or complex mazes for adults, there are plenty of difficulty levels to keep everyone in your family occupied!<\/p>\n Just by spending a few bucks on firewood, hotdogs, and marshmallows, you\u2019ll have dinner, dessert, and a way to keep everyone entertained well until bedtime.<\/p>\n Maybe one of your friends is an expert in local legends, or you might already have a book full of spooky tales \u2013 either way, just a flashlight and everyone\u2019s undivided attention will make any night feel like fall.<\/p>\n How many orange leaves can you find? What about a scarecrow? Send the kids on a scavenger hunt<\/a> around the backyard or take them on an excursion into nature to check everything off their lists. Winner gets the first cup of hot chocolate!<\/p>\n Pick a brand-new recipe or dig up an old favorite for this one! One person can chop the veggies, one can stir the pot, and everyone can taste test along the way.<\/p>\n Whether football is already a staple in your household or you\u2019re somewhat new to the sport, you can make an event out of it every Sunday. Put the game on the TV with snacks on the counter or head to the local high school for a live action experience! Don\u2019t forget to bring that new chili recipe you just tried!<\/p>\n Such a simple treat<\/a> that looks so elegant when it\u2019s done. All you\u2019ll need are apples (maybe from your orchard trip earlier?), caramels, heavy cream, and whatever nuts, sprinkles, or candies everyone wants to top them off.<\/p>\n Fall is bound to come with plenty of pumpkin-related activities \u2013 but don\u2019t throw away the guts just yet! Roasting your pumpkin seeds makes for a delicious, salty snack even after the jack-o-lanterns are starting to wilt.<\/p>\n It\u2019s never too early to start planting your garden (well, for certain plants<\/a> at least). Enjoy the last of the nice weather by planting your lettuce, carrots, and radishes before the ground gets too hard.<\/p>\n With so many fun fall activities for families to do this season, you\u2019ll want to make every penny count. That\u2019s why families have been using Receipt Hog<\/a> to earn cashback on all their purchases since 2011!<\/p>\n With Receipt Hog, simply snap a photo of your receipt and upload it to our easy-to-use app. From there, you\u2019ll start earning rewards you can exchange for gift cards or cash payouts! As an added bonus, your receipts will stay easily accessible in the app to help you budget or make any returns.<\/p>\n To get started earning cashback on the purchases you\u2019re already making, download Receipt Hog from the App Store<\/a> or Google Play Store<\/a> today. And maybe next holiday season, you\u2019ll be adding yourself to your list of people to buy a little something for.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Can you smell the pumpkin spice in the air? As the temperature continues to drop and the knit\u2026<\/p>","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":1195,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1191","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-money-smarts"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nBake Fall Treats<\/h2>\n
Go Apple Picking<\/h2>\n
Carve Pumpkins<\/h2>\n
Paint Pumpkins<\/h2>\n
Learn to Knit or Crochet<\/h2>\n
Go on a Nature Walk<\/h2>\n
Decorate for the Holidays<\/h2>\n
Go to a Festival<\/h2>\n
Make or Thrift Your Own Halloween Costumes<\/h2>\n
Use Nature to Make Crafts<\/h2>\n
Explore a Corn Maze<\/h2>\n
Host a Bonfire<\/h2>\n
Tell Scary Stories<\/h2>\n
Go on a Fall Scavenger Hunt<\/h2>\n
Make Soup or Chili<\/h2>\n
Watch a Football Game<\/h2>\n
Make Caramel Apples<\/h2>\n
Roast Pumpkin Seeds<\/h2>\n
Start a Garden<\/h2>\n
Don\u2019t Forget to Earn Cashback on Every Purchase!<\/h2>\n