We all know how kids can be, especially when they’re excited about something. “Mom, I want to go apple picking!” “Dad, can we carve pumpkins this weekend?” All these requests can swirl around in our heads until we’re feeling dizzy! To avoid the constant barrage of ideas, why not put all of these fantastic autumn activities in one place? This is where our Autumn Bucket List comes in handy! It’s a great way to organize all the fun things your children want to do this season and keep them happily engaged.
Download: Free Autumn Bucket List Printable
Autumn Bucket List Printable
Age recommendation: 3+ years old
7 Languages available:
- English
- Bilingual Traditional Chinese
- Bilingual Simplified Chinese
- Bilingual Traditional Pinyin Chinese
- Bilingual Simplified Pinyin Chinese
- Bilingual Zhuyin Chinese
- Bilingual Cantonese Chinese
An Autumn Bucket List printable is a compiled list of fun-filled activities, adventures, and experiences that you aim to complete during the fall season. Think of it as your seasonal to-do list! It’s all about having fun while making lasting memories, so have your kids choose the activities they want to do and help them achieve their goals.
16 Autumn Bucket Lists for Family Bonding
We’ve compiled a list of 16 fun and exciting fall activities that you can do together as a family. From pumpkin patch visits to spooky movie nights, there’s something for everyone. We even have a blank version of the list so that you and your kids can customize it and add your own unique ideas.
1. Go to a Pumpkin Patch
Traditional Chinese: 去南瓜田
Cantonese Chinese: 去南瓜田
Simplified Pinyin Chinese: 去南瓜田 (qù nán guā tián)
Nothing screams autumn more than visiting a pumpkin patch! Let your kids explore and pick out their favorite pumpkins to decorate or carve.
2. Go on a Nature Walk
Traditional Chinese: 去野外散步
Cantonese Chinese: 去野外散步
Simplified Pinyin Chinese: 去野外散步 (qù yě wài sàn bù)
Take a stroll through the crisp autumn air and enjoy the beautiful colors of changing leaves. Encourage your children to collect fallen leaves, pinecones, or acorns.
3. Write a List of Things You are Grateful For
Traditional Chinese: 寫下你感激的事情
Cantonese Chinese: 寫下你感恩嘅事情
Simplified Pinyin Chinese: 写下你感激的事情 (xiě xià nǐ gǎnjī de shìqíng)
Thanksgiving is all about gratitude, so sit down with your family and make a list of things you are thankful for this year. It’s a great way to reflect on the positives in life.
4. Rake Leaves
Traditional Chinese: 耙樹葉
Cantonese Chinese: 耙樹葉
Simplified Pinyin Chinese: 耙树叶 (bà shùyè)
Get some exercise and have fun at the same time by raking leaves and creating a giant pile to jump in. Don’t forget to take some cute photos!
5. Decorate the House
Traditional Chinese: 裝飾房子
Cantonese Chinese: 佈置屋企
Simplified Pinyin Chinese: 装饰房子 (zhuāngshì fángzi)
Get into the fall spirit by decorating your house with pumpkins, scarecrows, and other autumn-themed decorations. Let your kids get creative with their own handmade decorations too!
6. Gaze at the Moon
Traditional Chinese: 賞月
Cantonese Chinese: 賞月
Simplified Pinyin Chinese: 赏月(shǎng yuè)
During Mid-Autumn Festival, the full moon shines brighter and is believed to be closer to Earth. Take this opportunity to admire its beauty together as a family.
7. Go Apple Picking
Traditional Chinese: 去採蘋果
Cantonese Chinese: 去採蘋果
Simplified Pinyin Chinese: 去采苹果 (qù cǎi píng guǒ)
Visit an orchard and let your kids pick their own apples. You can then use these apples to make delicious apple pies or caramel apples at home.
8. Go to a Corn Maze
Traditional Chinese: 去玉米迷宫
Cantonese Chinese: 去玉米迷宫
Simplified Pinyin Chinese: 去玉米迷宫 (qù yùmǐ mígōng)
Challenge your family’s navigation skills by visiting a corn maze. See who can find their way out first!
9. Make Fall Crafts
Traditional Chinese: 製作秋季工藝品
Cantonese Chinese: 製作秋季工藝品
Simplified Pinyin Chinese: 制作秋季工艺品 (zhìzuò qiūjì gōngyìpǐn)
Get creative and make some autumn-themed crafts together. From leaf rubbings to paper pumpkins, the possibilities are endless.
10. Go on a Hayride
Traditional Chinese: 去騎乾草車
Cantonese Chinese: 去騎乾草車
Simplified Pinyin Chinese: 去骑干草车 (qù qí gāncǎo chē)
Enjoy the beautiful fall scenery while riding on a hayride. It’s a great way to relax and take in the season with your family.
11. Eat Mooncakes
Traditional Chinese: 吃月餅
Cantonese Chinese: 食月餅
Simplified Pinyin Chinese: 吃月饼 (chī yuè bǐng)
Another tradition during the Mid-Autumn Festival is eating mooncakes. Get your kids involved in making them at home or try different flavors from a bakery.
Check out other Mid-Autumn Festival activities.
12. Trick-or-Treating
Traditional Chinese: 去不給糖就搗蛋
Cantonese Chinese: 唔俾糖就搗蛋
Simplified Pinyin Chinese: 去不给糖就捣蛋 (qù bù gěi táng jiù dǎodàn)
Dress up your little ones in their favorite costumes and go trick-or-treating around the neighborhood. It’s a great way to bond with neighbors and collect some sweet treats.
13. Make a Hot Soup
Traditional Chinese: 煮熱湯
Cantonese Chinese: 煲熱湯
Simplified Pinyin Chinese: 煮热汤 (zhǔ rè tāng)
When the weather gets colder, nothing beats a warm bowl of soup. Let your kids help you make their favorite soup and enjoy it together as a family.
14. Watch Spooky Movies
Traditional Chinese: 看恐怖電影
Cantonese Chinese: 睇恐怖電影
Simplified Pinyin Chinese: 看恐怖电影 (kàn kǒng bù diàn yǐng)
As Halloween approaches, cuddle up with your family and watch some spooky movies. Don’t forget the popcorn!
15. Bake Fall Treats
Traditional Chinese: 烘焙秋季美食
Cantonese Chinese: 烘焙秋季美食
Simplified Pinyin Chinese: 烘烤秋季美食 (hōng kǎo qiūjì měishí)
16. Carve Pumpkins
Traditional Chinese: 雕刻南瓜
Cantonese Chinese: 雕刻南瓜
Simplified Pinyin Chinese: 雕刻南瓜 (diāo kè nán guā)
Get messy and carve pumpkins into fun and spooky designs. Don’t forget to light them up at night for a festive touch.
Other Related Resources to Check Out
Check out the below Autumn resources you can enjoy with your kids:
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Check out Mid-Autumn Festival resources.
Wrapping up the Autumn Fun
In conclusion, these 16 bucket list ideas present an enticing snapshot of family fun awaiting you this Fall. From the delightful charm of pumpkin patches and apple picking to the intriguing mystery of corn mazes and spooky movie nights, these activities offer opportunities for joyful bonding, creative expression, and cozy indoor and outdoor adventures. Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with mooncakes or expressing gratitude during Thanksgiving are wonderful moments to instill cultural appreciation while crafting, decorating, and baking bring out the artistic flair in everyone. So, embrace these activities and create unforgettable memories with your family this Autumn!
Download: Free Autumn Bucket List Printable
