With Autumn in full swing in a particularly unusual year, some of us might be feeling tired of sitting around at home. Luckily, the new season brings tons of new ways to have fun with the whole family! So, we put together a list of some fun things you can do this Fall (at home and outside!) to make some memories with the people you love.

1. Take a Hike!

Fall is the perfect season for hiking. Cooler weather, less-crowded trails, and not to mention the beautiful scenery. Use an online service like alltrails.com to find some awesome hikes near you! You can even sort local hikes by difficulty to make sure you find a trip that’s fun for you and doable for the whole family. If you’re feeling cooped up at home, hiking is a great way to reconnect with nature and take a needed break.

2. Have a Bonfire

What’s fall without a campfire? With the cooler weather, a bonfire is a great way to get the family together to roast marshmallows and reconnect. Use a backyard firepit at your home, or head to a local park/recreational area. And, if you want something a bit more exciting than your run-of-the-mill s’mores, you can always try putting together a tin foil dessert, like these awesome tin foil berry crumbles. 

3. Make Pumpkin-Flavored Everything

Looking for a simple (and tasty) way to get into the fall spirit? Get yourself a can of pumpkin concentrate and start baking! It’s super easy to throw a bit of pumpkin into your class waffle, pancake, and loaf recipes to give your food a nice, seasonal twist. Our favorite? This pumpkin bread french toast.

4. Head to a Pumpkin Patch

Sure, it’s easy to go to your local grocery store and pick up some pumpkins—but what’s the fun in that? Look online to see where the nearest pumpkin patch is to you. Trust us, it’s way more memorable to take a trip to the pumpkin patch than it is to pick them up from the local supermarket.

5. Curl Up Indoors with a Halloween Movie and Some Maple Hot Chocolate!

October is the perfect time to relax, sit back with your family, and enjoy some fun Halloween movies at home! Here’s a list of 40 kid-friendly movies to watch this October! We also love this super quick, easy maple hot chocolate recipe. 

With the cooler weather and more time spent indoors with your family, you might find that it’s worth it to invest in a smart thermostat to keep your home the perfect temperature. If you want to learn about how you can make your home smarter, give WISE Home Solutions a call at 1-844-904-9473 for a free, no-obligation quote!