So, November is upon us and before we know it, we’re
going to be hearing nothing but Christmas music, seeing nothing but children’s
toys adverts and wondering where the year has gone. Love it or hate it,
Christmas is on the way, but before your home gets taken over by tinsel and
you’re trying to choose the best
designer handbags to ask Father Christmas for, make sure you’ve made the most of your Autumn
days and tick off these Autumn activities that everyone will love. Do them
quick – while there are still some sunny days left!
Host a bonfire
You might have plans to go to a licensed, community firework
display in November, but that doesn’t mean you can’t recreate something
similar at home. Keep an eye on the weather forecast and choose a dry later
afternoon/early evening. Get a firepit or even the BBQ going again, and you can
cook sausages, burgers, even jacket potatoes with delicious warming fillings.
Get the neighbours and the family over and you might even create a family
tradition! The kids will love roasting marshmallows on the open fire, and when
it’s a little too chilly, everyone can come inside!
Do something spooky
Most Halloween events stretch past October 31st
and usually end around November 5th, so you still have time to take
advantage of all the Halloween activities in your local area. Take an older
child to the cinema to see something scary or treat them to a visit to a
haunted house or get chased around a maze.
Plan a weekend escape
Fall is a beautiful time of year, so take full advantage of
those sunny but chilly days and book you and your family a weekend away. You
could have fun glamping, but rest assured that you’ll always be warm and toasty
through the night, head to a caravan park before the end of the season and take
advantage of their lower prices or go somewhere completely new – maybe with
your own private hot tub and bring in the end of Autumn in style.
Eat, eat, eat
From sweet potatoes, to squash, cranberries, aubergine,
broccoli and of course pumpkin! Autumn is bursting with delicious fruits and
veggies, perfect for turning into stews, soups, cakes and bakes. So why not try
something new? Even the
fussiest of eaters will love to try a Halloween inspired treat so get the
kids involved too and see what you can come up with. Pumpkins will be reduced
in price after Halloween!
Go for a welly walk
Before all the leaves fall from the trees, take the family
for a beautiful walk through the Autumnal sunshine. See what creatures you can
spot as they get ready for winter, see who can collect the most pinecones or
the most colourful leaves and who can make the biggest puddle splash. Take a
flask of something hot and maybe even a picnic if you want to make an afternoon
of it – and if the weather allows!
