Fall is finally here in earnest and so are the fun fall activities! Whether your family enjoys apple picking, finding the perfect pumpkin, or attending festivals, it is the best time of year to see Mother Nature in all her glorious splendor. If you are wondering, where are the fun fall activities near me, we have the answers. This is a collection of fun activities in a collaboration with bloggers across the US. Everyone has shared their favorite activities, and hopefully you can find fun things to do in fall near you!
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Best Things to do in Fall around the US
Autumn in the United States looks different everywhere. From the cactus of Arizona to the colorful leaves changing in the Midwest, you are sure to find beauty around the country. Here are some of the best fall activities for families in the US.
Arizona
East Valley – Experiencing Parenthood
Phoenix – Meatloaf and Melodrama
Tucson – Desert Chica
California
Escalon – The Naptime Reviewer
Sacramento – Gluesticks
Santa Clarita – This Talk Ain’t Cheap
San Diego – San Diego seasons change with little fanfare. With year-round mild weather, most of the trees don’t even shed their leaves. What they lack in autumn weather they make up for with fun all activities and festivals. – La Jolla Mom
Colorado
Fall in Colorado – Looking for great, colorful Colorado hikes and drives after the summer travelers have faded away? The Aspens turn to gold and fall colors start changing in Colorado from mid-September through mid-October. So fill up the gas tank, pull up your driving map, and tug on those hiking boots. We’ll show you 20+ fantastic places in Colorado to go searching for gold. – Rad Family Travels
Durango – Prime Women
Connecticut
Fall in New England – The Momma Diaries
DC
Washington, DC doesn’t shut down just because summer is over. There are loads of events in and around the city, from Octoberfest to oyster festivals, apple picking and new museum exhibits. It’s a bit quieter around town too, as kids are back in school, but field trips haven’t quite begun. So, if you have ever wanted to see Washington, D.C. with fewer crowds, now is your chance. DC Travel Mag
Florida
Fort Myers – Flour on my Face
Pensacola – Just a Little Creativity
South Florida – Huppie Mama
Tampa Bay Area – Stacey Homemaker
Georgia
Fall Fun in Atlanta – 365 Atlanta Traveler
Hawaii
Honolulu – Communikait
Illinois
Chicago – Chicago in fall does not disappoint with tons of pumpkin patches, apple orchards, and corn mazes. Kids are a Trip
Kansas
Kansas City – Mama Plus One
Kentucky
Louisville, Lexington & Frankfort – Hobbies on a Budget
Lousiana
Baton Rouge – The Mama Zone
Maryland
Maryland, like much of the mid-Atlantic, isn’t quite done with summer just because fall comes around. There are still warm days to hit the area beaches, go on hikes without multiple layers and picnics to plan. Best of all, the mosquitos generally die off as the humidity drops, making it perfect to explore all of the parks, museums, nature preserves and campsites across the state. And like everyone else, we do love or Maryland pumpkin picking, apples and cider donuts. DC Travel Mag
Michigan
Ann Arbor – Ann Arbor with Kids
Minnesota
Minneapolis – The Real Housewives of Minnesota
Nebraska
Omaha – Mom on the Side
New Hampshire
Upper Valley Region – Scrappy Geek
North Carolina
Piedmont – It Happens in a Blink
Fall Fun in the Northeast
It’s hard to beat the northeast U.S. for beautiful fall foliage; the secret is the maple trees with the blazing red and orange leaves. Here are 8 great destinations for fall foliage, along with places to stay and activities the kids will love during a weekend getaway. – FamiliesGo!
Ohio
Columbus – Mission to Save
Oregon
Portland – Mommy Travels
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia suburbs – A Grande Life
Philadelphia Suburbs – Mama Cheaps
South Carolina
Jefferson – An Alli Event
Tennessee
East Tennessee – Creative Southern Home
Nashville – Family Focus Blog
Texas
Dallas/Fort Worth – Julie is Coco and Cocoa
Dallas/Fort Worth – Life Family Joy
San Antonio – House of Faucis
Virginia
New River Valley – Pursuit of Pink
Washington
Seattle – Seattle weather is always unpredictable, so while you may have figured out that the summers are glorious, what you don’t know is that Seattle in autumn is just as good, if not better. The public gardens start to show their fall colors, the rain is merely a mist when it blows in, and hiking is still the number one sport for families to enjoy when kids aren’t in school. Walking on Travels
