100 Fun Fall Break Activities for Kids & Families in Indiana (2025)

100 Fun Fall Break Activities for Kids & Families in Indiana (2025)

Fall Break 2025 is just around the corner! Whether you’re staying in Indianapolis or taking a quick road trip, here are 100+ ways to keep kids busy. Fall in Indiana is a great time to plan an adventure, take a trip to a local festival, or stay indoors and enjoy time with the family.

Quick Picks: Top 10 Fall Break Activities

Not sure where to start? We’ve rounded up the very best activities that families love year after year. From pumpkin patches and fall festivals to indoor play spaces and day trips, these top picks are guaranteed to keep kids smiling and parents stress-free.

The Children’s Museum Haunted House

Lights on or off? You choose at The Children’s Museum’s Guild Haunted House, Booseum, the Children’s Museum Guild Haunted House is a fall classic. This year, visitors should prepare for a spooky time with some of the creepiest Halloween characters. Additional fall activities at the Children’s Museum include Twilight Fright, Friendly Feast with the Witches, an adults-only ‘Halloween After Dark,’ and a sensory-friendly experience during Museum My Way.

Conner Prairie Headless Horseman Festival

Stay wary on the Prairie while looking for the headless horseman on a haunted hayride through Conner Prairie. The festival includes scary storytelling, midway games, a corn maze, magic shows, and more. Do you have a Conner Prairie membership? Your festival admission is free!

Sullivan Express to PumpkinTown

Ride the Sullivan Express through the Enchanted Forest to Pumpkintown. Enjoy exploring Pumpkintown, seeing the local magician, trick or treating, and photo opportunities before re-boarding the train. Purchase tickets in advance.

Scavenger Hunt

Turn fall break into an adventure by exploring Indianapolis neighborhoods with the book Indianapolis Scavenger as your guide. Written by local author Katy Mann, this family-friendly activity takes you on a clue-filled hunt through hidden corners of the city. It’s the perfect way to get outside, discover new spots, and make memories while solving riddles together.

Marian University Ecolab

Visit this 75-acre nature area on Marian’s campus where you can walk paths and look for birds, flowers, and beavers. The Ecolab at Marian is a delightful place to hike, especially with kids. Check out their website for information on upcoming events such as bird walks and hikes.

Drive-In Movie

Watch a movie at the Tibbs Drive-In. Earlier shows typically cater to the younger crowd.

Outdoor Art

Explore The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park: 100 Acres at Newfields. The park includes woodlands, wetlands, a 35-acre lake, and amazing outdoor art. There are other great art parks nearby, too.

Lark Ranch

Lark Ranch is a must-visit family destination during fall break, with everything from pumpkin patches and corn mazes to carnival rides and a scenic train that runs through the property. Kids will love the giant slides, bounce pillows, and animal encounters, while parents can enjoy apple cider, seasonal treats, and cozy fire pits. It’s one of Indiana’s largest fall festivals—perfect for making a whole day of fun.

Try a New-to-You Restaurant

Fall break is the perfect time to explore a spot you haven’t tried before. Check out Shin Dig, known for its fresh flavors and creative menu, or Chill n Camp Restaurant, where the cozy campfire-inspired setting makes every meal feel like an autumn adventure. Dining somewhere new adds a fun twist to your break and gives the whole family something to talk about. If you need inspiration, we know of 101 local restaurants kids love.

Rock Climbing

Indoor rock climbing is an exciting way for kids to burn energy and build confidence—no matter the weather outside. With harnesses, bouldering walls, and kid-friendly routes, climbing gyms like Climb Time, Hoosier Heights, and North Mass Boulder make it easy for beginners to learn, while more adventurous kids can challenge themselves. It’s active fun that doubles as a full-body workout!

Outdoor Adventures for Fall

From pumpkin patches to ziplining, fall is the perfect time to get outside. Whether your kids love climbing, hiking, or exploring local farms, these activities will keep everyone moving. Pack extra layers for crisp evenings, bring snacks, and don’t forget a camera for those golden fall sunsets.

Archery

Try your hand at archery at the Koteewei Range: Sport & Target Archery Center. No experience or equipment is necessary, but you do need to make reservations 24 hours in advance, so plan ahead if you are interested in heading to the range. The Strawtown Koteewei Park also offers trails, a natural history museum, and zip lines if you want to make an afternoon out of your adventure.

Horseback Riding

Enjoy gorgeous fall views through wooded trails on a guided horseback ride. Travel through 100 acres of wooded trails at Crown Haven Center, located an hour north of Indy. Options for guided horseback riding closer to Indy are available at Koteewi Equine Experience, Natural Valley Ranch, and Fort Harrison State Park.

Ziplining

Admire fall leaves from a different angle, ziplining through Eagle Creek Park or Koteewi Aerial Adventures. If you have a child under the age of 7 years, be sure to check the website before you visit, as each park has different minimum age and weight requirements.

Golf with the Whole Crew

Everyone can try golfing at venues like TopGolf in Fishers or Back 9 Golf and Entertainment in downtown Indy. If you haven’t experienced these high-tech golf games with your family yet, maybe fall break is your chance. Weather isn’t an issue here – all the bays are covered and temperature-controlled, so you can play no matter what the fall weather throws at you.

Apple Orchards

Pick apples at one of the orchards around town, including Tuttle Orchards in Greenfield, Stuckey Farms in Sheridan, or Anderson Orchard in Mooresville.

Hayrides

Gather some friends and take a hayride. Indianapolis parks even offer public hayrides for groups or individuals throughout the fall season, including Southeastway Park and Eagle Creek Park.

Visit a Pumpkin Patch

Visit Kelsay Farms and dig in a barn full of corn kernels. You can also jump on the jump pad, visit the animals, challenge yourself with a corn maze, climb a straw bale mountain, or ride the Moo Choo Express. This pumpkin patch is an Indy favorite.

Visit a Winery with Kids

Many Indiana wineries welcome families during the fall harvest season, offering more than just wine tasting. Kids can enjoy wide-open spaces to play, live music, food trucks, and seasonal events like pumpkin decorating or hayrides, while parents relax with a glass of local wine. Look for wineries with outdoor seating and family-friendly amenities; it’s a surprisingly fun outing for all ages.

Fishers Agripark

Visit this 33-acre park that is actually a farm. At the Fishers Agripark, you can talk to the animals, play on the playground complete with a mud kitchen, walk the nature trail, and more.

Rent a Fire Pit

Gather around a blazing fire with friends and family on a chilly autumn evening. Renting a fire pit is perfect for groups large and small, and an evening by the campfire is even better with toasty treats, music, games, or spooky stories. Book your spot and make your plans now!

Corn Mazes

Try to find your way through any of the spectacular corn mazes at local farms. Or, Conner Prairie has a kids’ maze for the little ones, a puzzle maze for family-friendly fun, and a haunted maze inspired by local ghost stories and legends. After you conquer the mazes, visit the Conner Prairie Apple Store to stock up on caramel apples, apple slushies, doughnuts, and everything apple.

Hikes

Hike at a local park. Use the time outside to talk about the animals in the woods, the weather, and safety. If you have preschoolers or elementary-aged kids, print out a scavenger hunt list and put it on a clipboard so they can find items on your nature walk. Don’t want to bother with a paper? ‘‘I Spy’ makes for an easy on-the-go game to keep kids engaged and walking.

Creek Stomp

Put on some boots, pack a towel, and head to one of these parks to have fun stomping in the water. We asked parents for their list of favorite places to take their kids to go creek stomping.

Bike Ride

Take a family bike ride around your neighborhood or take a trek on one of the great trails around town. If you opt to ride in a park or neighborhood, you could play ‘Follow the Leader,’ or ‘Turtle Race.’ To play ‘Turtle Race,’ decide on a spot and see who can ride the slowest to it without placing down a foot.

Fishing

Pick up some bait, grab your fishing poles, and spend some time fishing. There are plenty of local parks that make great fishing spots.

Look for the Stars

Download a star-gazing app such as SkyView Lite and take your kids outside when it gets dark. You’ll be able to point out the Big Dipper, Orion, and maybe even a planet or two. Or, visit a local planetarium for a star show.

Outdoor Movie

The fall temperatures and early sunsets make fall a perfect time for outdoor movies. Find one at a local park or make your own spooky movie party at home.

Leaf Pile

If your kids are old enough, they can help rake a pile big enough for an epic jump. If you have little ones, you can spread the leaves into a maze or make smaller piles leading to one big pile. If you have a pup, everyone can pitch in to make one big pile for the dog to enjoy.

Mini Golf

Enjoy the cooler weather and play a round of putt-putt with the family. Check out some of our favorite mini golf courses around town.

Take a StoryWalk®

Many local parks, including parks in Fishers, Plainfield, and Greenwood, have a StoryWalk® along the walking trails. There’s even one in the Urban Forest in Franklin! Read a page with your kids, then do the activities it suggests as you walk to the next page. It’s an exercise and a story at the same time.

Disc Golf

Grab some discs, or simple frisbees and visit a nearby disc golf course. Modify the distance to the holes for younger players.

Foot Golf

Substitute a golf ball with a soccer ball, use your legs instead of clubs, and you have foot golf. Try it at Woodside Golf in Greenwood.

Pickleball

Find two pickleball paddles, a ball, and two to four people, and play pickleball, a game similar to tennis. There are courts, both inside and outside, throughout central Indiana where you can play pickleball.

Watch a Sunset

Fall sunset colors are some of the best. How often do you get to just sit and watch it?  Spread out a picnic blanket and enjoy.

Drive-In

Grab lunch at a local drive-in restaurant like Mug’n’Bun and watch your kids’ faces light up as it is served on a tray on your car window. On Indianapolis’s westside for over 50 years, try the hand-dipped onion rings or homemade root beer for a special treat.

Indoor Fun & Rainy Day Ideas

When the weather doesn’t cooperate, the fun doesn’t have to stop. From pajama parties to video game lounges and creative indoor experiences, these activities will keep kids entertained without setting foot outdoors. Pro tip: pack a small “rainy day bag” with books, craft supplies, or puzzles to make the transition easy.

Indoor Playgrounds

When the weather turns chilly, indoor playgrounds are the perfect place for kids to run, climb, and slide. Central Indiana has a mix of free indoor playground options like church-based play spaces and library play areas, and paid spots that feature huge climbing structures, obstacle courses, and toddler zones. From simple jungle gyms to full-scale adventure centers, there’s an indoor playground for every budget and energy level.

A boy stands at the top of a light green spiral slide descending from the pink children's playset at Urban Brew Cafe.

Play Cafés

Play cafés combine the best of both worlds—fun for kids and relaxation for parents. While children explore indoor climbing structures, imaginative play zones, and sensory areas, grown-ups can sip coffee, catch up with friends, or even get a little work done. Many play cafés also offer snacks and meals, making them a great option for a cozy fall break outing. We love Busy Bee Play Cafe and Storybook Play Cafe, and Urban Brew.

Indoor Pools

Don’t let cooler fall weather stop the splashy fun; indoor pools are a great way for kids to burn off energy during fall break. Many local YMCAs, community centers, and hotels offer day passes so families can enjoy water slides, lazy rivers, and kiddie play areas. It’s an affordable mini getaway that feels like summer, no matter what the Indiana forecast brings.

Slick City

For high-energy fun, head to Slick City Action Park in Brownsburg, where kids can zoom down massive indoor slides, jump on air courts, and tackle climbing walls—all without water. It’s a weather-proof adventure spot that guarantees squeals of excitement and a great way to burn off energy during fall break.

Slick City Action Park in Brownsburg

Mini-Bowling

Try a round of mini-bowling at 10 Pins located in Franklin. If you are looking for more to do on your trip to Franklin, check out the Wild Geese Bookshop and Toodleydoo Toys.

Independent Bookstores

Visit your local kid-friendly independent bookstore and snuggle up with a good book. Check out some of our favorite kid-friendly bookstores.

Tie Dye

If the weather is nice, head outside with buckets, plastic bags, gloves, rubber bands, bottles of dye, and whatever you want to tie-dye. Natural fibers hold dye best, and it is recommended that you wash items before dyeing. Prefer to make your own tie-dye creations without the mess? Then we recommend visiting the Tye Dye Lab in Avon.

Garfield Park Conservatory and Sunken Gardens

Originally constructed during the early 1900s, you can walk through the Garfield Park Conservatory and see several plant species, or walk through the gardens and see them as they were designed in 1910. Visit their website to learn more about programs being offered, such as Fall Break Scavenger Hunt, Critter Chat, and the Haunted Conservatory.

Food Hall

Try something new at The Garage Food Hall at the Bottleworks District. They have every type of cuisine you can imagine, from ice cream, coffee, and hamburgers to Greek, Brazilian, and Mexican favorites. The whole family will find something to enjoy.

Urban Air

Featuring activities from dodgeball to a ropes course to battle beams and trampolines, Urban Air Adventure Park is a fun indoor playground for the entire family. Offering year-round activities, Urban Air also has special hours for little ones and those with sensory needs. They have locations in Franklin, Plainfield, and Noblesville. Check out the Urban Air Adventure Park website for details on hours and admission.

Go on a Candy Shop Crawl

Central Indiana is home to some seriously sweet and charming candy stores! Rocket Fizz downtown is a perennial favorite, and DeBrands Fine Chocolates on Indy’s northside is the definition of luxury. Visit just one or make an event of traveling to several in one day!

Nature Centers

Fall is the perfect time to explore local nature centers, where kids can learn about wildlife, hike trails, and enjoy interactive exhibits indoors. Places like Southeastway Park, Holliday Park, Thornwood, and Eagle Creek Park have programs with naturalists, scavenger hunts, and hands-on displays. It’s an easy way to combine outdoor adventure with educational fun while soaking in the beauty of autumn.

Read a Book

Head to your local library and check out their selection of fall-themed books, or visit a new library for a change. Some good fall titles include When the Leaf Blew In by Steve Metzger and I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves by Lucille Colandro.

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Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum

Rev up your fall break with a visit to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, located inside the world’s most famous racetrack. Kids can see legendary IndyCars up close, climb into a race car for photos, and explore interactive exhibits about racing history. For an extra thrill, take a guided tour around the track or even kiss the famous “Yard of Bricks.” It’s a uniquely Indy experience that blends fun, speed, and history all in one stop.

THE LUME Indianapolis: Connection — Land, Water, Sky

Take the kids on a trip around the world without leaving Indianapolis at THE LUME at Newfields. This immersive digital art experience surrounds families with breathtaking projections of more than 500 works by Indigenous Australian artists. Children will love the vibrant colors, sweeping landscapes, and music that fills the space, making art feel alive and interactive. It’s a powerful way to introduce kids to the idea that everything—land, water, and sky—is connected, while sparking their curiosity about cultures across the globe.

Festivals & Special Events

Fall in Indiana means festivals, parades, and spooky fun everywhere you turn. Whether you’re heading to a pumpkin harvest, a haunted house, or Boo at the Zoo, these events make the season extra magical. Budget tip: many festivals offer discounted admission if you purchase tickets online ahead of time.

Train Ride

Take a train ride on the Nickel Plate Express in Hamilton County. Revel in all the fall colors north of Indy on the Fall Foliage Express or pretend you’re off to school on the Wizard Express. Train rides depart from Noblesville.

Local Honey

Tour the honey barn, take a hayride, and learn about all things honey at Hunter’s Honey Farm. Try the different flavored honey sticks for a fun treat to take home.

Apple Cider Slushies and Apple Cider Donuts

Fall break isn’t complete without a taste of Indiana’s favorite treats—apple cider slushies and fresh apple cider donuts. Local orchards like Beasley’s Orchard, Appleworks, and Tuttle Orchard serve them up warm and delicious, making them the perfect reward after a hayride or apple-picking adventure.

Zoo Boo at the Indianapolis Zoo

Dress up and head to ZooBoo to enjoy your favorite animals, Halloween activities, and festive decorations. Wander the trick-or-treat trail, listen to live music, take a ride on the Spooktacular Train Ride, or opt for adult-only fun during an Adult Trick or Treat Trail. Refer to the Zoo website for details.

Haunted Happenings

Choose from a variety of spooktacular events around the state hosted by the Indiana State Museum. From Night at the Boo Bash at the State Museum to the spooky event, Ghost Stories under the October Sky at the T.C. Steelle site in Nashville, Indiana, there are offerings for all ages and locations.

Haunted Houses

If you have an older kiddo or a teen who is ready to take spookiness to the next level, there are several haunted experiences throughout central Indiana. Check out these haunted houses in Indy. For a tame version, we love the Haunted House at The Children’s Museum or the Haunted Car Wash at Prime.

Football Game

Get dressed in your spirit wear and attend a local school’s football game. Enjoy the atmosphere, competition, cheers, halftime show, and treats.

Trunk-or-Treat

Dress up in your Halloween costume before the big day and collect some treats. There are plenty of dates and locations all across the city to attend several Trunk-or-Treats this season.

Locally Made Fall Festival

Attend the Locally Made: Fall Festival, featuring pumpkin carving, beaded bracelets, printmaking, and wool pumpkin bouncy balls. The Fall Fest is held at the Indianapolis Art Center.

Scarecrow Madness

Drive around Johnson County to support a good cause and find 100+ scarecrows decorated by residents and businesses. There is a map and FB page with pinned locations of the scarecrows. You can also purchase your own kit to design a scarecrow and join the tour.

Harvest Nights

Wander the paths on the Newfields grounds and find thousands of glowing pumpkins. You’ll also see an eerie Ghost Train and Mischief Manor at the Lilly House mansion. Purchase tickets before you go.

Day Trips & Road Trips

Brown County

Take a day trip and explore Brown County. Watch the leaf cam to plan the perfect time to visit. Or, drive around and look at the changing leaves around Central Indiana.

Stay Overnight in a Train Car at Union Station

Turn fall break into a rail-themed adventure with an overnight in a historic Pullman train car at downtown Indy’s Union Station. Kids love sleeping “on the rails” while you enjoy the convenience of being steps from museums, restaurants, and the Canal. Pro tip: request a car with two beds and book early; these novelty rooms fill fast during fall weekends.

Indiana Caverns

Ride on an underground river and explore the longest cave in the state at Indiana Caverns. Southern Indiana has several caves with public tours for beginning spelunkers!

Family Campout

Bring out the tent or even just the sleeping bags and have a campout!  Sleep in your backyard, on the porch, or even in your living room. Make a real or pretend campfire for extra fun. If you want some great fall camping, we know the best places to camp with kids.

Fort Wayne

Drive to Fort Wayne to visit the amazing Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo (open through October). Some of our favorite things to do at the zoo are feeding the giraffes, riding the Z.O. & O. railroad, and the Crocodile Creek Adventure Ride.

Big Things in a Small Town

Check out some huge finds and take some fun photos in Casey, IL. It is well worth the hour-and-a-half drive to check out the ‘big things in a small town.’

Fair Oaks

Take a trip north of Indianapolis to Fair Oaks, Indiana. Go on the crop, dairy, or pig adventure or visit their apple orchard or pumpkin patch. They even have a hotel on-site if you’d like to stay longer. Be sure to try the grilled cheese or milkshakes.

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Drive-Thru Animal Safari at Wilstem Ranch

Roll down your windows and drive through Wilstem Ranch near French Lick, Indiana, where you’ll find buffalo, ostriches, zebras, and alpacas. Buy the feed if you’d like the animals to come close up. You can even walk the ranch and find giraffes, kangaroos, lizards, and more.

Louisville Jack O Lantern Spectacular

Take a walk on the path of Iroquois Park, illuminated by over 5,000 pumpkins. Over 100 pumpkins are carved into works of art. Open daily at dusk. Be sure to buy tickets before you go.

Overnight Trip to Shipshewana

Plan a cozy fall getaway to Shipshewana, where small-town charm meets big family fun. Spend the day visiting farms, buggy rides, and the famous flea market, then explore animal encounters or hiking trails nearby. In the evening, enjoy hearty Amish meals before settling in at a local inn or family-friendly hotel. An overnight trip gives you time to soak up Shipshewana’s fall colors, shop for unique crafts, and slow down for a memory-making break with the kids.

At-Home Fall Fun

Cozy family time can be just as exciting as going out. Bake pumpkin bread, host a backyard campout, or set up a DIY candy shop crawl at home. Try building a checklist and let your kids pick an activity each day—they’ll love the anticipation and ownership.

Leaf Rubbings

Break out the crayons, grab some leaves from the backyard, put the leaves between two pieces of paper, and make some leaf rubbings. Plain white copy paper works best, as it is thin enough to show details of the leaf. Place the veins of the leaf up, and cover it with a piece of paper. Use the side of an unwrapped crayon to apply pressure on top of the paper to allow the detail of the leaf to appear.

Googly Eyes

Want to see your kids giggle? Surprise them by putting some sticky googly eyes on apples, pumpkins, leaves, etc. It makes for a fun craft and lots of laughs.

Chili Cookoff

Try a couple of recipes and let your kids be the judge. If you have picky eaters, you can encourage them to try the ingredients separately (e.g. beans, tomatoes, shredded cheese, crackers). Bonus – leftovers for the next night’s dinner.

Acorn Creations

Collect acorns, heat up the hot glue gun (adult part), and make acorn animals/people. You can add paint, sticks, pinecones, and paper to make arms, feet, or wings.

Yarn Spider Webs

Give kids a ball of yarn. Let them wrap around door knobs, furniture, banisters, and other items in the house to make spider webs. Can they manage to stay out of their own webs?

Door Décor

Let the kids help decorate the front door. With trick-or-treaters coming in a couple of weeks, their hard work and creative spirit will be appreciated by those coming to your door.

Pumpkin Pie Play-Dough

Make your own Play-Doh. It smells as delicious as pie. Older children can help with measuring and mixing, while little ones can help stir and play.

Applesauce

Make homemade applesauce. If you have apples from the orchard (or store).

Trail Mix

Follow a recipe or make up your own for a fun fall trail mix. Use candy corn, candy pumpkins, peanuts, raisins, pretzels, chocolate candy, and more.

Pumpkin Dip

Kids love this simple recipe using pumpkin, Cool Whip, cinnamon, sugar, and cream cheese. Mix it all together and serve with graham crackers, apples, or snacks of your choice.

Pumpkins

Carve pumpkins or break out the paints and let your kids paint. However you choose to decorate your pumpkins, the kids are sure to have fun. If you choose to carve, you can save the seeds and roast them.

Pumpkin STEM

Using small candy pumpkins or pumpkin jellies and toothpicks, see who can build the tallest structure. You could also cut open pumpkins to examine the parts and count the seeds.

Plant Flowers

Visit a local greenhouse and plant some fall flowers in your yard. Plant bulbs such as tulips and daffodils now and reap the benefits in the spring.

Taste Test

Get a variety of apples and have an apple taste test. Encourage your kids to describe each one before selecting a favorite.

Tea Party

Find some fancy cups and saucers and throw an apple cider ‘tea’ party. Dress up in fancy clothes or bring out stuffed animals and dolls if you want a few more guests.

Cider Stand

If you have entrepreneurs, they can try their hand at running a cider stand. Swap out the lemonade sign for cider and let the kids do the work.

Pajama Day

Nowhere to go for the day?  Wear pajamas all day long. Kids love avoiding the chore of getting dressed.

Indoor Picnic

Avoid the pesky bees and bring your picnic indoors. Spread out a blanket and feast on your favorite picnic food.

Decorate for Halloween

Fall break is the perfect time to put the kids to work and get out all those Halloween decorations. Have your kids find the perfect spot for all those pumpkins, spider webs, candy corn lights, and other items you’ve collected over the years.

Cardboard Fun

Give your kids some cardboard boxes and let them get to work. They could make garages for Hot Wheels cars, a library drop box, a rocketship, a house, or whatever their imaginations desire.

Apple Stamping

Cut a couple of apples in half and gather some washable paint and cardstock paper. Have your kids dip the apple in the paint and use it as a stamper. They can even brush the paint on the apples to make different patterns.

Pine Cone Bird Feeders

Tie some string on the top of the pine cone to make a loop. Then, spread peanut butter all over the pinecone and dip it in birdseed. Hang it on a tree where your kids can see birds eating it.

Suncatcher Leaf

Cut a leaf outline from black construction paper and lay it on a piece of contact paper. Cut up several squares of colorful tissue paper and have your kids put them on the contact paper. Press another piece of contact paper on top and cut the leaf around the edges. Hang it in the window and enjoy the colors!

Face Painting

Let your kids’ creativity shine with face painting. Water-based paints make for easy cleanup. Have a variety of brushes and colors available, as well as water, stencils, towels, and a mirror. If you are looking for inspiration, there are ideas on YouTube and Pinterest, as well as face-painting kits.

Whether you’re up for an adventure outdoors or would rather stay home, we think you’ll be able to keep your kids busy every day of fall break. Keep it simple or go all out with the planning as you choose fun things to do in fall with your kids. Either way, they’ll enjoy the extra dose of fun!

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Updated September 2025. & Angie Teed contributed to this article.

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