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Fall is a time of incredible beauty and change. The leaves turn vibrant colors, the air becomes crisp, and the days get shorter. As the weather begins to cool, it’s the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the season. Fun Fall activities will help you fall in love with the season, especially if you’re looking for fun things to do with your family. Grab your cozy sweaters, boots, and warm beverages and head out to celebrate the season with a few of the ideas below.
What is more enticing than the many fall festivals hosted in communities across Illinois? These types of festivals typically feature food, parades, games, and other activities. Many of these festivals have themes revolving around fall favorites, like corn, pumpkins, apples, and scarecrows. Fall Festivals also tend to have craft vendors, live entertainment, and flavors of the season. Grab a cut of hot cider and a delicious caramel apple and start exploring some of the quaint communities in your area. These festivals will make for an unforgettable season.
Carving a pumpkin is a classic fall activity, regardless of whether you’re a novice or an expert. Carving a pumpkin is a great family activity that’s perfect for prepping for Halloween. Try your hand at carving a traditional jack-o’-lantern. Or create your own unique design if you’re so inspired. There are so many ideas you can put to the test. Just be careful not to poke yourself with sharp tools as you scoop out your pumpkin’s guts.
If you’re looking for a spooky fall activity, you can always visit a haunted house — just prepared to be scared! Haunted houses are unique to fall, where everything from houses to empty prisons to warehouses to woods are filled to the brim with bloody and ghostly scenes that promise to make you scream. From animations, mazes that will shock you, and unexpected frights scattered along the way, haunted houses aren’t for the faint of heart. You may want to avoid bringing young kids to these events and opt for something a little less scary for them.
Illinois is filled with beauty in the fall and one of the most wonderful ways to experience it is one of the most fun fall activities: take a hike. Illinois is loaded with botanical gardens and numerous parks. That includes state and national parks, which are scattered throughout the state. Illinois’ fall foliage is breathtaking, and as the weather cools, long hikes become much more enjoyable. Enjoy the reds, oranges, and yellows that cover the land as you take in the natural beauty of the state.
As you’re looking for fun fall activities, don’t forget to pick out a pumpkin to carve or decorate at your favorite local pumpkin patch. For example, Tanners Orchard offers U-Pick pumpkins, which features six varieties of pumpkins to choose from. Catch a ride out to the patch and start choosing your favorites. You can also enjoy other great fall activities at our pumpkin patch, including a corn maze, numerous events, and more. Don’t forget to sample the pumpkin-flavored goodies before you’re done searching for the perfect pumpkins. It’s a memorable way to spend your season.
Nothing says fall more than apple picking with the whole family. As apples ripen and are ready for cakes, pies, and snacking, it’s the perfect time to pick a peck and create the best memories together. You can pick your own apples at Tanners Orchard thanks to our 11,000 U-Pick apple trees. Tanners has 17 varieties of apples available from August through November. Catch a wagon ride and load up on the freshest selection out there. Don’t forget to plan for other fall festivities with our apples, where family will want to get a taste of a fresh-baked apple pie, straight from the orchard.
At Tanners Orchard, we offer more than a selection of fun fall activities. We’re offer fall family fun that can fill an entire weekend. Bring the family and kids and check out our special events and Festival Days, as well as many of the other benefits of visiting our orchard. Our Back 40 Fun Acres is filled with fun things to do, like gem mining, putt putt golf, a jumping Jack pad, and more. Plus, kids can pet farm animals and even see a unicorn on festival days. You’ll even get to sample from foods made in-house that taste like the season.
Explore all we have to offer at Tanners Orchard this fall. We are located at 740 IL-40 in Speer IL, just north of Peoria. And we’re ready to help you create unforgettable memories. For hours or other details, contact us at 309-493-5442.