fall activity

What is a fall activity your family enjoys?

This month we asked you “What is a fall activity your family enjoys?” for our monthly Parent Input. Here are some of the fantastic ideas you shared for fall family activities! 

Hiking, apple picking, Halloween! – Lesley F.

Hiking! – Cheryl S. 

We love taking the kids to the Maryland Renaissance Festival in Crownsville, Md. – Leslie A.

I always take my boys to a corn maze and petting zoo. – Debbie E.

BOO at the Zoo! – Shae W.

We go up to Baugher’s in Westminster, Md. We pick our own apples and pumpkins, and their homemade apple pie is to die for! – Alicia W.

My kids and even our dog march in the Del Ray Halloween parade. This year the parade is on October 21. – Diane M.

Every fall my wife and I get all the kids out to rake the leaves into piles and then we all have fun jumping into them. – Jack H.

Pick our own apples, pumpkins, strawberries, peaches and more. – Marisol B.

Family hike along the Billy Goat Trail by the C&O Canal – Jane M.

There are so many great ways to spend the fall season outdoors with your family. Each month we have a parenting-inspired question where we ask you to share your tips on our Facebook Page. Check out last month’s answers to “How do you set up kids for the new school year?”

This month’s question: What are some things you do to help build your child’s critical thinking skills?

Past Questions:

What is your favorite ‘Me Time’ activity?

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