Celebrate Fall

Crisp fallen leaves, adventures in tall boots and brown grass, pumpkin muffins, and hay rack rides. It’s time to Celebrate Fall.

There is no denying fall is a magical time of year. Fall is the perfect temperature for a hoodie and cozy socks. It’s for Saturdays with a hot cup of coffee and a game to watch. Fall is making the house smell like banana bread or pumpkin muffins or zucchini cakes. It’s a season when we can watch and enjoy the transformation from summer to fall in all it’s red, purple, and gold glory. The changing of the seasons is an intentional rhythm and one we can celebrate.

Saying goodbye to summer and hello to fall looks different for all of us. Intentionally creating space and celebrating the seasonal rhythm can help us feel grounded, give us joyful anticipation, and make life a bit more fun.

Today I’m sharing some ways to Celebrate Fall. These ideas are simply a place to begin. Not every family will find joy in the things on this list. My hope is it will inspire you to create a list of ways you and your family can Celebrate Fall.

Celebrate Fall

Read Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn by Kenard Pak with your kids. Discuss the changing of the seasons and use this as the motivation to start your discussion on ways you can Celebrate Fall.

Go on a nature hunt to the nearest local park or preservation area. Read the book We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt prior to heading out. Bring sketch books to draw what you find.

Head to the local farmer’s market to see what has been harvested recently. Squash, pumpkins, tomatoes. Create a harvest meal together. In many places, these markets will wrap up in the next month, so make a trip soon!

Apple crisp, applesauce, apple pie, apple cider, apple donuts. Apples feel like fall. Choose a recipe you want to make with apples and then visit a local orchard to pick yourself.

Create a capsule wardrobe for yourself or your kids for this fall. Go through what you already have for the coming season and then make a shopping list. Get your closets ready for fall!

Invite family or friends over for a bonfire and s’more feast. Get creative with the combinations. My favorite is a s’more with a Reese’s inside.

Head to your local gardening center and pick up fall mums or other fall blooming flowers to brighten your pots.

Collect some fallen leaves and let your kids get creative as they paint and stamp with them. This tutorial is simple and easy.

It wouldn’t be fall without a trip to a pumpkin patch. Put on your boots and support your local patch. Pumpkins feel like fall.

Speaking of pumpkins, make some pumpkin goodies. These chocolate chip pumpkin muffins are my favorite fall treat.

How will you Celebrate Fall?

The changing from summer to fall keeps us grounded and allows us to anticipate all the adventures and experiences the new season will bring. Tell me: how will you Celebrate Fall?