Making Time for Family – Five Fall Bucket List Favorites

One of my favorite things to do since becoming a mom is making plans for us to do things with my family, it’s so important to me. Being pregnant this summer, I failed miserably to do that. I don’t think we checked one thing off of the bucket list I created. It was either too hot, or I was too tired to get out and do a whole lot. Mommy guilt has me feeling like I need to make that up to my three favorite people.

Fall has always been my favorite season. I love the Autumn breezes, the colorful leaves, eating fried Oreos at fairs, and the oh-so-good Pumpkin Spice Latte which by the way I should’ve already had by now! This is the perfect time to get out and have a great time with family and friends. The weather is perfect and never too hot or too cool for the kiddos.
I like to carve out any amount of time I can for us to have fun together. So for  this fall season I’ve created yet another bucket list. Only this time, we are definitely checking most, if not all, things off. I’m sharing my top 5 bucket list items. My list actually has 10 things on it, but these are the five that we absolutely must do.

Fall Bucket List Five

Five Fall Bucket List Favorites

1. Picnic in the park
Yes, I plan to grab a blanket, books, food, and toys for Ava and play with her while daddy and Landen throw frisbees or something.

2. Camping
My son has been asking to go camping for quite some time now. I figure if I i stock up on enough mosquito repellent I could probably survive and of course I also need a pocket knife round-up to have it with me the whole time. But a night in the camper with maybe some fishing (and s’mores of course) should be lots of fun!

3. Pumpkin Patch
Because it’s just not fall if there isn’t a trip to the pumpkin patch!

4. Global Wildlife Center
I’ve heard such great things about Global Wildlife. Unfortunately,  anyone who knows me, knows I’m terrified of animals. My son though, is quite the opposite. I know that he’d love being up close and personal with the animals and getting to feed them.

5. Volunteering
Fall season is also the season of Thanks. With so much to be thankful for, we must keep in mind that there are others less fortunate. Occasional donations of food and clothing are ways that we try and bless others, but in this season we plan to “serve” others through our Church’s annual serve opportunities!

These are my top 5 fall bucket list items. They make for excellent ways to spend time together and do things as a family. You don’t have to create a bucket list, you can just create small moments whenever you can to make time for family time!

What’s your favorite Fall family activity?

27 thoughts on “Making Time for Family – Five Fall Bucket List Favorites”

  1. I think my favourite activity is the pumpkin patch. They are hard to find in the UK, despite the fact there are so many farmers growing them for sale! I love taking my boys’ photographs there every year, it’s so special to us. But honestly, anything involving rustling leaves is a favourite with our family!

  2. We always enjoy visiting the local pumpkin patch during the fall. My daughter and her family usually go camping, but I’m not a happy camper, so that’s not a must on my list. 🙂 I did attend a picnic outside yesterday and it was fabulous.

  3. I love all your Fall activity suggestions. It’s my favorite time of the year. I just love it!

  4. I love this idea- making a bucket list for Fall! We just recently visited the farm and did apple & pumpkin picking! My daughter also did a pony ride. And we all enjoyed some apple cider! I love the Fall!

  5. Picnics in the park are definitely a must for fall! I’m currently in NYC right now for the week and I had a picnic in Central Park the other day and it was amazing. I can’t wait to have more picnics when I get back home to Chicago <3

  6. These are great for Fall. We love going camping but living in FL we have to wait until like January when its cooler. We do like going to the little pumpkin patches though

  7. Hi Sara-Jayne! We got to check that one off the list this weekend. We really did have an amazing time! Hope you guys find one this year!!!!

  8. Thanks Jenn! You guys should create one. It’ll be fun to let the little ones check off what you guys do each time. Happy Fall!

  9. Carmen, it really is so beautiful this time of year. We got to check the pumpkin patch off yesterday. My son had so much fun. We’re even thinking of going again☺️

  10. Oh man that must be amazing! I would love a beach picnic!!! In Louisiana we definitely know a thing or two (or three) about humidity, and fall here is great without it. Happy Fall!!

  11. Angelic, really… NYC??? Central Park??? How wonderful! I’m glad you got to enjoy a picnic in such a great place. Happy Fall!!!

  12. Thanks, I’m so glad you like the idea. You and your family should definitely create one. We got to check off the pumpkin patch yesterday. It really was a ton of fun! Happy Fall!

  13. Hi Valerie! 100 degrees still?? Oh man! Here in Louisiana we’ve still had some days in the upper 80’s and 90’s so I know what you mean. We got to check the pumpkin patch off our list yesterday. It really was fun for us! Hope you guys get to go out and enjoy more, and happy fall to you too!

  14. Alli, I’m not the happiest camper either… But I think I can be a good pretender for one night for my son☺️ I’m glad you got to enjoy a great picnic. Happy Fall!

  15. Hi Felicita! We have friends In Orlando and they say the exact same thing about the weather being hot until February. But you can totally create a winter list! Happy Fall!!

  16. Thanks Tatanisha! I’m looking forward to volunteering as well! Can’t wait to put some smiles on people’s faces. Happy Fall!

  17. I love that you included volunteering as a family activity. I really don’t think there is anything that can bring the family closer together.

  18. Love this list. Volunteering is especially great but during the fall it’s even better. And I find it easier especially for outdoor events because you can actually tolerate the weather

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