MY MEDALLION
Fall is the perfect season to spend quality time with the family. From cozy indoor crafts and game nights to exciting outdoor escapades, fall offers an array of activities to create lasting memories. Embrace the season of change by shaking up your usual routine with these fun activities that will engage the whole family.
Games Night
A games night is the perfect way to get the whole family together this fall. Set the stage for a cozy evening with mugs of hot chocolate (don’t forget the marshmallows) and a selection of snacks. Each family member can pick a game or activity of their choice. Perhaps one of the classics like charades, Monopoly or Clue or a more contemporary favorite such as Anomia or Codenames. Settle in for a night of laughter and a bit of friendly competition.
Fall Family Feast
Explore the flavors of fall by diving into fall-inspired recipes. Get the whole family involved, working together to cook a family feast that you can all enjoy afterwards. Each family member can help prepare a dish or drink for the feast, perhaps learning a new skill in the process. For some inspiration, check out this link which includes 85 easy fall-inspired recipes such as pumpkin mac and cheese or buffalo chicken dip. Happy cooking!
DIY Halloween
Unleash your creativity this fall by crafting your own Halloween costumes. Gather the family to select exciting costume ideas, shop for materials, and prepare the costumes. If costumes prove too challenging, especially for younger kids, opt for creating baskets to collect candies or decorating your home with spooky Halloween-themed crafts. There are a ton of websites online For DIY costume and decoration ideas. The best part is, the crafts can be kept for years to come, along with the memories made whilst creating them.
Fall Picnic Fun
Fall is the perfect time for a family picnic. Bask in the changing colors of the trees and the fresh autumn air while the weather is still pleasant. All you need is a picnic rug, some delicious food, plates and cutlery. Make the outing even more memorable with outdoor activities such as leaf jumping, scavenger hunting or hiking. You could even set up a friendly game of spike ball. We recommend heading to Wilket Creek Park, Sunnybrook Park or Brontë Creek Provincial Park. These picturesque picnic spots are all well-placed within the Greater Toronto Area.
Visit a Pumpkin Patch
Make a day of visiting a pumpkin farm with the family. Wander through the pumpkin patch, selecting the perfect pumpkins for cooking and carving at home. During fall, pumpkin farms often offer a host of other family-friendly activities, such as corn mazes and hay obstacles, making it easy to spend a day out with the family that’s enjoyable for everyone. Downey’s Farm, Andrew’s Scenic Acres and Springridge Farm are just a few of the family-friendly pumpkin patches in the Greater Toronto Area.
Enjoy Autumn by making the most of time with the family. These enjoyable activities will ensure your fall is spent creating lasting family memories. And if your family is in the market for more than our activity recommendations, check out our Apartment Finder to find a place where lasting family memories can be created. Happy autumn adventures!
