Ahhhhh, the lovely feeling of fall weather, pumpkin muffins in the oven, fresh apple cider, and your baby’s first Fall season!
Mark this season with your little one by enjoying all the Fall festivities. I am sure you have been digging for all the “must do’s” but look no further- I have you covered!
Remember that a bucket list can include big and small activities for everyone. Your bucket list can be coordinated based off your budget, indoor and outdoor settings, weather, how many littles you have at the time and the time of day.
Let’s jump into some of the best Fall activities that I know will be a great time full of memories with your baby.
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Indoor Fall Activities
Fall is fun for outdoors but before we get into those, let’s talk about some awesome indoor activities. Making memories outdoors is great but not always an option.
Try out these memorable crafts or activities inside with your baby for their first Fall season. Don’t forget to hold onto these keepsakes for all the years to come.
Bum-KIN
A Bum-kin from your little PUMPkin! This tiny keepsake is just so cute and quite funny to one day show everyone. Hold onto it in your baby book forever!
Mommy and Me Leaves
Leaves falling from the tree, leaves falling from your hands. A mommy and me activity that incorporates the pretty colors of fall.
Pumpkin Sensory Bag
Such a fun sensory bag to incorporate Fall time. After you have carved some pumpkins, place a bit of those insides into a ziplock bag, draw a pumpkin and bingo!
Your baby is all set for some easy, sensory inside fun.
Fall Photoshoot
A Fall photoshoot is a must have on your baby’s first fall bucket list. Jazz your setting up however you’d like and make all the memories you can.
Chestnut Activity
When those chilly days hit and you are looking for a must do activity, add this to your list. With close supervision, your baby will enjoy playing with different textures.
Finger Painted Pumpkins
Finger painting is not only an awesome indoor fall must do- it’s a fantastic stimulating activity for your baby. Get as creative as you want or keep it as simple as you want.
Lay down some newspaper and join in with your baby for this memory.
Face Painting
For your older babies, add this to your must do list this Fall! Face painting is a fun sensation to experience.
Keep a mirror or phone out for them to watch the process.
Tree Finger Painting
Just a sweet little old lady waving her fist at the kids all around her. Even without a wig they will look so cute. Quite the easy yet laughable costume!
Indoor Apple Picking Sensory Bin
On those chilly days, don’t worry about not being able to have Fall fun! This indoor apple picking is great for babies and older littles.
You can really customize this however you see fit.
Apple Washing Sensory Bin 11
Can you tell we love sensory bins? They are an excellent way for babies to learn through play.
Creating activities to go along with the season makes indoor play follow themes. Let your baby use their hands or grab some kitchen utensils.
Baking Fall Goodies
Baking with your baby is a must do this Fall season. Let them taste ingredients, use their hands, use utensils and the best part- get a little dirty!
Once your treats are ready, be sure to enjoy them together.
Corn Shakers
Do you hear that? It’s corn shakers!
Corn shakers are a must have this Fall season. Your baby will love a homemade rattle that goes right along with Fall.
Cut Out Pumpkins
While you are carving pumpkins, make this cute cut out that your baby can hang in. Grab some fun photos or have a good laugh!
Homemade Floats
Save those amazon boxes you have been getting and make your baby their own float while you watch the Thanksgiving Day parade on TV.
Choose a Fall theme or their favorite character to play with throughout the weeks to come. Just think of how special they’re going to feel in it!
Thanksgiving Photos
Take advantage of those cute photos for Thanksgiving! Find the riddles and make some memories.
How funny will this be in the baby book!?
Create Thanksgiving Traditions
Start a tradition with your baby. This will be something you all can do together for a lifetime that they can pass to their kids.
Whether it be a matching outfit, a yummy baked good, or somewhere you go just make it special for the family.
Outdoor Fall Activities
The Fall weather is just something that really hits the spot. Get outside and enjoy the fresh crisp that is in the air.
While you are at it, grab some necessary gadgets like new wagons, baskets, that perfect fall sweater, and some fun toys to bring along. Making the most out of your time somewhere is going to be the biggest win.
Apple Picking
Apple picking is a must for your baby’s first fall bucket list. A day of exploring that includes using their senses makes this activity top tier.
Not to mention the yummy snack they get for all their hard work.
Pumpkin Picking
Picking pumpkins whether baby is walking or not is a great time. Let them feel the different pumpkins that are around and choose the one they don’t let go of.
Strolling in a Wagon
This is a must do during your fall activities. Put your baby in a wagon, snap some photos, and let them have a ball. It’s a different stroll around vs being in their stroller.
They have the ability to look around, sit up, lay down, touch what is around them and feel all those funny bumps.
Pumpkin Patch
Remember, your baby is here to experience things and you CAN make it work for you! Baby wearing gives you the hands to enjoy yourself at the pumpkin patch while your baby enjoys themselves too!
Corn Maze Slides
Take advantage of all the fun at the corn mazes during Fall time. Whether it’s an older sibling or you getting on a slide with your baby- it will be a blast!
You must add this to your Fall Bucket List! You won’t regret it.
Visit a Petting Zoo
Spring and Fall are the two most popular times for petting zoos. Take your baby to pet some fluffy animals and enjoy your weather outdoors.
Petting zoos are a great add to your baby’s first fall bucket list.
Theme Parks in the Fall
Visiting theme parks during the fall may not be a memory your baby will hold forever but YOU will have this memory for a lifetime.
Whether it’s a major theme park or something local, see what Fall events they have and take the family out for a beautiful time.
Jumping Into Fall Leaves
Looking for a natural sensory activity this fall AND something for your Fall Bucket List? Jumping into a pile of leaves is must do.
Let your baby crawl around, feel the leaves, see the colors and just overall enjoy themselves. Don’t forget to join in.
Fall Nature Walk
What’s great weather and beautiful scenery without a nature walk? Add this to your to baby’s first fall must do list.
Fresh air and a good time will have you so glad this was on your list.
Flower Patches
Don’t forget to add visiting a flower patch to your must do this Fall. Grab the wagon or even your baby carrier and set into a beautiful afternoon.
Fall Parade
Parade’s are a blast for all ages. Channel your inner kid with your kids and watch all the awesome participants.
Parades are fun for all ages. Be sure to take some ear covers for your baby (or noise sensitive littles) just in case there are loud sirens.
Flying Kites
Your baby will love having this kites on their Fall Bucket List. Whether one parent or an older sibling flies the kite, your baby is sure to enjoy watching them in the sky.
Pumpkin Washing
This is bucket list worthy for so many reasons. The top ones being sensory, fun, and pumpkins!
Let your baby have some fun and wash a pumpkin in a bucket with different (baby friendly) tools around the house. This activity can be indoor and outdoor.
Backyard Camping
Backyard camping should be on the top of your Fall Bucket list with your baby. You are still in the comfort of your home but outside, in tents, and making all the fun camping foods.
It really is a must do this Fall!
Visit the Park
Get out, get some air and let your baby explore the park. Find a park that will accommodate the age of your baby.
Allowing them to touch, crawl and play in Fall weather is going to be relaxing and engaging. Add a picnic for bonus points to your day!
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Enjoy every moment of Fall because it speeds by fast- even faster when you are having fun.
Spending your fall with a mix of indoor and outdoor activities will be the balance you need to keep the baby happy and occupied while growing that precious mind.
Add them all or just your favorites to your Baby’s First Fall Bucket List and get to soaking up the big and small moments with your littles!
