As the weather turns colder, it becomes more difficult to think of things to do. There are many things families can do to celebrate the change of seasons.
In the fall, you can enjoy the outdoors by visiting a pumpkin patch or apple orchard, going on a fall foliage hike, or attending a local harvest festival. Indoors, you can try fall-themed crafts, bake autumn treats, or cozy up with a warm drink and a good book or movie. Other popular activities include carving pumpkins, visiting a corn maze, taking a scenic fall drive, and watching the changing leaves.
If you are looking for outdoor activities, consider visiting a pumpkin patch or apple orchard. One local place to visit is Fifer’s Orchards in Felton or T.S. Smith in Bridgeville. Many of the state parks in the area, like Killen’s Pond offer hay rides as well. Another option is to ride through or hike in Redden Forest to see the changing of the leaves.
There are many fall festivals in the area as well where you can enjoy local food, live music and seasonal goodies. The St. John Oktoberfest, Riverwalk Freedom Festival, Apple Scrapple Festival and Parson Thorne Antique Show are just a few of them.
If you prefer staying at home, you can enjoy a backyard bonfire with friends, roast marshmallows, and sip on warm drinks. You can also find a dark spot and enjoy the stars with a warm drink and blankets.
Prefer staying inside when the nights get colder? Bake some fall treats like apple pie, pumpkin bread or other seasonal treats. You can also create autumn themed decorations using natural elements or bring the season indoors with fall leaves and decorations. Cozy up, grab a blanket, a warm drink and watch fall movies or read a book that is set in the fall.
Friday night lights are a great way to celebrate fall. Go to your local high school and cheer on the home team.
Another great way to celebrate fall is to visit your local farmer’s market. The Riverwalk Farmer’s Market is open every Saturday from 9 AM to 12 Noon until December. You can find everything from produce to artisan crafts.
