#fallactivites

Pumpkin/Apple picking

Hikes

Pumpkin carving

Fall festivals

Football games

Fall baking

Drive-in

Corn maze

Haunted house

Halloween haunt (Canada’s Wonderland)

Fall shopping

Black Friday shopping

Thrift shopping

Fall crafts/DIY’s

Whether you’re on a fall sports team, don’t have a ride home or you’re not looking for a Parents & Family Weekend part two, wlulex has you covered when it comes to Reading Days activities.

1. Bring a Group Apple Picking

Apple picking is on everyone’s fall bucket list. So why not check that off this weekend? Virginia Gold Orchard, Seaman’s Orchard and Morris Orchard are great local destinations all within an hour from campus. Pack your car with a group or just a few friends, and spend the day outside. All three locations are open daily in the morning to late afternoon. Pick a variety of fresh foods from berries, to pears, apples, and pumpkins.

Virginia Gold Orchard: http://www.virginiagoldorchard.com/

Seaman’s Orchard: http://seamansorchard.com/

Morris Orchard: http://www.morrisorchard.com/

Photo courtesy of http://squaremeal.tumblr.com/

2. Try out Lexington’s Newest Mini-Golf

Did you know Lexington has its very own mini-golf? Neither did we! Lex Lynx Mini-Golf opened its doors this September. This indoor, premier 18-hole mini-golf course is located right in town...less than a 10-minute walk from campus. Challenge your friends and don't forget to ask about Lex Lynx’s new twist on mini-golf: the “dirty eagle.”

For directions, hours of operation and more information: http://www.lexlynxgolf.com/

3. Volunteer for an Afternoon

Bored of binge-watching and secretly looking for a productive weekend? Spend Reading Days with the Rockbridge Area Habitat for Humanity building and repairing homes. Shifts run Thursday through Saturday in the mornings and afternoons. See the full schedule here.

Image courtesy of http://talk.onevietnam.org/

For more information: https://www.rockbridgehabitat.org/

4. Get “Locked in” With Your Friends

Also new to the Lexington area is Locked In, an escape-room experience. Test your problem solving and detective skills in three different escape-room simulations: Area 51, the Murder Mystery Room and the Prison Break Room. Are you up to the challenge?

For more information: https://www.lockedin-entertainment.com/

5. Eat Your Way Through Lexington

What’s better than grabbing a meal at one of Lexington’s fabulous restaurants? How about visiting all of them in one afternoon! Lexington Food Tours run Thursdays through Sundays and feature a wide variety of tours in town. Check out the Downtown Food & Cultural Tour for the best local food and some insight into what makes Lexington unique. Over 21? Craft Beer Tours and Blue Ridge Winery Tours are offered all weekend. Still trying to find that perfect Sunday brunch spot? Look no further! You can try them all with the Sunday Brunch Tour. 

For the full schedule and reservations click here.

It’s easy to see why the fall season is a favorite to many.  The changing leaves, the crisp air, the beginning of school… it really represents new beginnings in so many ways. Best of all, it can also be a great time to bond with your family and create lasting memories.

Here are just a few of our favorite family fall activities:

Apple Picking

Some of our best memories are from going apple picking with our families.  Take your kids out on a sunny day to an apple orchard that allows guests to pick-it-themselves.  You, and your kids, will find such satisfaction snacking on apples you harvested yourself!

Find a New Fall Favorite

Every year we get so used to the classic recipes like apple pie and pumpkin muffins. While those are tasty, this year try something new.  With all of the chili, bread, and fresh jam recipes out there, you’re bound to find something you’ll want to make every week.  The whole family can get involved; you’ve got your very own tasting panel!

Explore

Autumn is the best time of the year to explore and discover new places.  The weather is perfect and the scenery is truly unbelievable.  Whether you traverse the trails in your neighborhood or find a local state park, just being outside and enjoying nature is a fun way to spend the afternoon with your family.

Find Your Way Through a Corn Maze

Finding your way through a corn maze is unlike any other outdoor activity.  Corn mazes may seem like a thing of the past, but believe us, there is still a huge network of mazes in the DMV area.  Travel with your kids and tackle the corn maze together!

Get Crafty

Your kids will love helping you collect colorful leaves and acorns for crafts.  With so many natural supplies right outside your door, you’ll have plenty of materials to make homemade pinecone bird feeders, a wreath for your front door, or any other crafty creation.

Visit a Fall Festival

Any seasonal festival will be fun, but fall festivals are unique in their own way.  Face painting, farmer’s markets, and delicious fair food set fall festivals apart from the other seasons.  The weather is perfect, not too chilly, and ideal for strolling the streets and enjoying the day.