Fall is in the air. The kids are back in school, leaves are changing color, and temperatures are falling. It’s the perfect time of year to spend some quality time together as a family, and a great way to do that is to plan some fun family activities on the weekends. Here are some fall activities for kids that you will also enjoy.
1. Apple Picking
Apple season runs through the end of October in the Holland area. Picking apples is a great way to get outside and enjoy the fall air, and it is healthy, too. Not only will you get exercise walking through the orchards and reaching for apples, but you’ll go home with a big basket of healthy snacks.
There are a few good places to pick apples near Holland. Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery is one of them. They do not charge an entrance fee; you just pay for the apples that you pick. In addition to apple picking, they also offer hayrides, and they also operate a cider mill.
2. Corn Mazes
Does getting lost in a field of corn and then spending an hour finding your way out sound like fun? The kids will love it. Corn mazes have become increasingly popular over the years. Basically, the farmers create a series of paths through a cornfield. There is only one way out, and it can take a while to find it since the corn is so tall and you can’t see where you’re going. You and the kids can try to navigate the maze together, or you can split up and see who gets out the fastest!
Crane Orchards operates a good corn maze in Fennville. It encompasses over 20 acres, and admission is only $5 for children ages 6 – 10 or $7 for anyone aged 11 or older.
3. Hiking
This is the perfect season for hiking. The weather is cool, and you can watch the leaves change color! Holland State Park is a great place to hike with the kids. The Stu Visser Trails feature raised boardwalks and easy terrain for little feet. Dogs are welcome to join you, and you’re sure to see plenty of wildlife in the wetlands.
4. Camping
Why not take one last camping trip before it gets any colder outside? Fall camping can be really fun since you get to cuddle around the fire for warmth and snuggle up inside sleeping bags at night. Oak Grove Resort Camp Ground is a fun place to camp near Holland. They have both modern and rustic cabins, and they also have RV sites if you happen to have your own camper. There are a lot of other fun fall activities for kids at the campground, too — like bike rentals and hiking trails.
These fall activities for kids will keep everyone entertained as the days grow shorter. Enjoy your weekend, and don’t forget to book those fall dental appointments to keep everyone’s teeth in good health.