Autumn has arrived! The season of pumpkins, vibrant leaves, apple pie, two beloved holidays, and so much more. Even if you’re not prone to daydreaming about crisp fall days all year long, we encourage you to embrace this fleeting season while it lasts, as the colorful leaves always seem to fall a little quicker than one might hope. How can you do that? Scroll down to explore some of our favorite autumn activities for seniors.
Fun Fall Activities for Older Adults
Picking Apples
If you’re looking for something fun to do with your kids and grandkids, apple picking could be the perfect outing. Many local orchards, like Cider Hill here in Kansas City, allow you to pick apples directly off the trees, with different varieties ripening at different times. Once you bring your bounty home, you could also make an apple pie, applesauce, apple chips, apple crisp, and on and on the list goes! You can never have too many apples.
Painting Pumpkins
What’s fall without pumpkins? Start a new tradition this year by painting pumpkins! Channel your creativity to create something spooky, silly, or simply lovely. All you need is a paintbrush and some acrylic paints. Be sure to keep your painted pumpkins protected from the rain, as the paint may run if it gets wet.
Looking for a pumpkin to paint? Our local friends can check out our blog post Kansas City in the Fall for a long list of pumpkin patches.
Visiting Local Parks and Gardens
There’s no better way to appreciate the beauty of autumn than to visit a local park or garden known for its vibrant foliage and serene walking paths. Here in Kansas City, you might enjoy an afternoon at Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens or Powell Gardens. Bring along your phone to take some pictures, pick up a few pretty leaves for craft-making, or simply enjoy the fresh air!
Attending Local Fall Festivals
If you really want to get in the fall spirit, explore local fairs and festivals so you can celebrate with some like-minded people. Depending on the event, you might enjoy live music, dancing, crafts, contests, and delicious fall treats like apple cider donuts, apple butter, pumpkin bread, and cider. Popular fall fests in and around Kansas City include the following:
- Louisburg Ciderfest
- Liberty Fall Festival
- Maple Leaf Festival
- Overland Park Fall Festival
- Cornucopia
- KC Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch
- PumpkinFest
Not only are these types of events a lot of fun, but also they’re a great way to support your community and meet new friends.
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While those are some of our favorite autumn activities for seniors, that’s certainly not a comprehensive list. If you aren’t partial to those options, check out the following ideas:
- Celebrate the arrival of football season with a party.
- Watch scary movies.
- Complete an autumnal jigsaw puzzle.
- Visit a farmers’ market.
- Knit a new scarf, hat, or sweater.
- Admire the fall foliage on a drive around town.
Which of these autumn activities for seniors are you most excited about this year? Grab some friends and family — and perhaps a cup of warm apple cider — and get ready to celebrate this charming, cozy season.
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