Fall tends to be a great time of year many of us love because of the cooler weather, the changing trees, and the multitude of fall events that keep our weekends packed with fun.
What are your family traditions in the fall? If you're on the search for ideas to make this season special for your family, we have an alphabet of ideas for you!
Here's our ABC fall bucket list:
Apple picking. Find an orchard near you!
Bake. Apple pie is a great place to start!
Camp. Fall is the perfect time of year for camping KY Horse Park Campground
Drive. Take a scenic fall drive through Kentucky Scenic Byway or the Bluegrass Country Driving Tour
Explore a museum. Bluegrass Scenic Railway & Museum offer scenic ride to a Pumpkin Patch.
Farmers Market. Shop local at Lexington's Farmers Market
Ghost stories. Put a little fright in your night with the return of Freaky Flicks movie series or host an outdoor movie night. Set up a projector to show a movie on your garage or the side of your home.
Hike Raven Run Nature Sanctuary or Natural Bridge State Park
Invite friends over for a soup or chili potluck. Everyone brings their family's favorite for sharing!
Jacobson Marina & Boat Dock. Great spot for fishing, pedal boats and more
Kite flying. Blustery fall days are the perfect time to get out the kite.
Long walks. Because walking is good for you. Check out The Historic Downtown Lexington Walking Tour
Make your own Halloween costumes with DIY At-Home Face Painting!
Neigh" bors at KY Horse Park. Meet a champion, Explore History or Get in the Saddle
Oktoberfest (Sept 22nd, 23rd)
Pumpkins! Carve them. Cook with them. Bake with them. Love them.
Quench your thirst. OK, we had to stretch a little bit on this one ... but how about some warm apple cider with the kids? Warm it on the stove with a few sticks of cinnamon to imbue your home with the smell of fall.
Roast marshmallows over a bonfire on a chilly night.
Scavenger Hunt. Take the kids on an adventure with our free fall scavenger hunt.
Tailgate. Hanging out with friends before the big football game is always a good time. UK Football Schedule
Unplug for the day. Turn off the electronics, ignore the TV, and leave the phone behind to spend a beautiful fall day completely tuned in to your family.
Visit a National Park. Mammoth Cave, the world's longest known cave system
Wendt's Wildlife Adventure. Kentucky's interactive animal encounter
X marks the spot! Create a fall treasure hunt for your kids with a Halloween surprise at the end!
Yawn..spend a lazy foul-weather Saturday at home cuddling on the couch, watching movies, and maybe even curling up in bed for a lovely mid-day nap.
Zipline & Canopy Tour at Boone Creek Outdoors
Hope this list helps you find your family's ABCs of fall fun!
