12 Fall Family Tradition Ideas
There’s always something magical about the fall, the crisp air, cozy vibes, and the chance to slow down before the busy holiday season begins. It’s the perfect time to create family traditions that you will look forward to year after year. Whether you like the outdoors, cozy homebody type, or capturing and creating special memories, these family traditions will help start the fun of the fall season for any first time parents or families looking to create new memories.
Family Movie Night
with fall classics, your favorite snacks, blankets. Cozy up in your living room for some family time.
Bake Together
If you have older kiddos, this one is a fall favorite, it’ll be something they remember as the years go by. Whether you create an apple pie, pumpkin cookies, or cinnamon rolls, or maybe start your own secret family dessert recipe.
Scenic Drive
Pack some snacks, bring cozy blankets, and make a playlist as you take a family drive through scenic views in your local area.
Check out my custom Spotify fall season praise and drive playlist below
Color or Crafting
make pressed leaf art or show off your coloring skills with cute coloring books
S’mores Night
Whether indoors or outdoors, perfect for family bonding and telling stories.
Family Nature Walk
bring your favorite thermos of hot cider or tea, and take a stroll in your neighborhood. (Do you have a toddler?) Make it fun for them by adding in your own scavenger hunt or download my free one with the link below.
Family Gratitude Jar
As a family or individually add notes each week leading up to thanksgiving, open the jar on thanksgiving day.
Star Gazing in the Cool weather
out in a park or in your backyard, enjoy some beautiful views with some warm blankets, maybe some cider or PSL.
Soup or Chili
Night
Once a month or just because create your own family soup or chili recipe and practice mastering it together.
Fall Family Bible Study
Often churches take breaks from bible studies or small groups during holiday seasons, this is your opportunity to come together as a family and do your own bible study. Set who is going to lead it and gather together and dive into God’s word.. If your family already reads the Bible together, you can choose to do a seasonal themed devotional study as family. (Sign up to my newsletter to get some printable devotional cards sent)
Homemade Pumpkin Tic Tac Toe
Put those pumpkins you picked to use in some backyard family fun. Great alternative for any children who avoid the sensory part of carving a pumpkin. After you can either paint them or use sharpie to draw cute faces.
Visit a pumpkin patch- pick pumpkins for carving, decorating, or baking. Make it your tradition by adding matching outfits or compete against each other in the carnival style games.
Extra: Plan a cute family fall photo day- whether it be in preparation for your holiday cards or just to book a seasonal photo for the memories
Traditions don’t have to be elaborate to be meaningful and memorable. Sometimes the magic is in the simple things. Remember your parenthood is their childhood, what you do now they’ll look back on and talk about for years. This fall try adding one or two of these traditions into your family routine and see how they bring you closer together. What’s your favorite fall tradition? Is there any traditions you would add to the list? I’d love to hear in the comments!
