Fall is my happy time of year and I just love all of the frugal fall activities that families can add to their fall bucket list without breaking the bank. There is an abundance of local activities and plain simple fun you can have at home, and most of it is free.
Sure, you could go and spend a grip at your local state fairs but I like to get a little more creative and it really helps me save a ton of money. If you’re trying to save money, pay off debt, or get ahead, you know how important it is to entertain your family as cheaply as possible.
Today I’m going to discuss a bunch of ways you can enjoy this new season. You don’t have to pull out your wallet for all of them and if you do, I guarantee it will be good ole cheap fun that won’t break your budget. Without further delay, here are 36 of the best frugal fall activities for families. So make sure you add them to your bucket list this season!
36 of the Best Frugal Fall Activities For Families To Add To Your Fall Bucket List
- Have a bonfire and make s’mores.
- Grab a pumpkin latte and head to the park where there are plenty of trees and watch the leaves fall.
- Host a neighborhood trunk or treat this Halloween.
- Go pick a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch.
- Make a pumpkin pie after you carve your pumpkin.
- Stockpile toiletries using coupons and money saving apps like Ibotta to collect items for care packages for the homeless and/or gift baskets for family and friends.
- Try a new, delicious and frugal fall recipe.
- Go apple picking.
- Make homemade applesauce.
- Make some apple cider.
- Bake an apple pie.
- Make caramel apples.
- Rake leaves and jump in a pile of leaves!
- Declutter for winter to make room for all your Christmas stuff.
- Have a yard sale and be sure to sell some Fall baked treats.
- Go on a hayride.
- Visit a haunted house.
- Go tailgating.
- Have a college football party.
- Attend the fall festival at your child’s school.
- Start planning for Christmas.
- Check your community calendar or your local Macaroni Kid website for Fall activities.
- Go camping in your backyard.
- Collect pinecones to sell on eBay.
- Stack firewood and create a listing for purchase on Craigslist.
- Work on crafting homemade holiday cards for family and friends.
- Take Fall family pictures.
- Collect acorns.
- Attend a local high school football game.
- Plant your spring flower bulbs.
- Go on a hike.
- Preserve Fall fruits and veggies.
- Go for a scenic road trip.
- Have a picnic in the park.
- Host a coat drive to collect coats for the homeless just in time for the winter.
- Go to the farmers market.
- Create and make plans for your Winter bucket list (holiday lights and other cheap Christmas activities).
Frugal Fall Activities Checklist
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These ideas are a great addition to any frugal Fall bucket list for families and I don’t want any of you to miss out! Also, by subscribing below, I’ll be able to keep you in the loop on other free or fall activities for families that may pop up this year.
