1. Walk or ride bikes to and from school ... while you still can!
2. Go pumpkin picking together at a local farm.
3. Register for an upcoming race, run, or ride. Many of these types of events are very family-friendly with shorter routes as an option, discounted (or free) registration for children, and fun after-parties. As a bonus, some of these types of events are fundraisers as well.
4. Rake leaves together. Jump in the pile, then rake them up again.
5. Take a hike. Enjoy exploring state parks, attending educational activities, and trying your hand at geocaching. There is still a Free Entrance Day at National Parks yet to come this year, and if you've got a fourth grader you can enjoy free entrance all year thanks to the Every Kid in a Park program.
6. Just take those old records off the shelf... and have a dance party in your living room!
7. Gather all the kids in the neighborhood on a weekend afternoon for a backyard competition. Play Cornhole, Ladderball, or try some classic outdoor games that you loved as a kid.
8. Get lost... in a corn maze, that is!
9. Try a 30-day fitness challenge. Check out the monthly Move More column in Macaroni Kid Family Fitness and Wellness for the "Our Family Moves" challenge for the month.
10. Take a family walk around the neighborhood before or after dinner. It's a great way to connect while enjoying the changing scenery.
