Fun October Activities and Crafts for Families

Oct 15

October is a month full of color, creativity, and community. The cool air and changing leaves make it the perfect season to spend time together as a family. At Abundant Health Chiropractic in Willowbrook, we love encouraging healthy, fun ways to stay active and connected outside the office. Here’s a big list of activities and crafts to enjoy with your family this October.

Outdoor Activities

Visit a local pumpkin patch and pick your own pumpkins.
Go apple picking at a nearby orchard.
Take a family hike through the forest preserve and enjoy the fall colors.
Have a backyard campfire with s’mores and hot cider.
Go on a hayride or wagon ride.
Try a corn maze adventure.
Collect leaves for art projects or just for fun.
Host a family football game in the park.
Decorate your porch with pumpkins, mums, and fall décor.
Enjoy a night of stargazing on a crisp October evening.

Family-Friendly Crafts

Carve or paint pumpkins (painting is especially great for younger kids).
Make leaf rubbings with crayons and paper.
Create homemade scarecrows with old clothes and straw.
Press colorful leaves into a scrapbook.
Craft a fall wreath with leaves, pinecones, and ribbon.
Make pumpkin spice playdough for sensory fun.
Paint rocks with Halloween or fall themes.
Build a bird feeder from pinecones, peanut butter, and birdseed.
Create paper lanterns with orange and black designs.
DIY Halloween costumes using household items.

Cozy Indoor Activities

Bake pumpkin bread, apple crisp, or homemade pies.
Watch a family-friendly Halloween movie with popcorn.
Host a fall-themed game night.
Decorate sugar cookies shaped like pumpkins and bats.
Do a fall scavenger hunt indoors or outside.
Read autumn-themed books together under a blanket.
Build a blanket fort and tell “not too spooky” stories.
Try homemade caramel apples.
Make a gratitude jar and write things you’re thankful for.
Put together a puzzle with a fall theme.

Why Seasonal Fun Matters

Staying active and engaged as a family is not only fun—it’s good for your overall health. Activities like walking, crafting, and baking create movement, reduce stress, and build connection. Fall is a natural time to reset routines, and these moments together are just as important for wellness as nutrition and chiropractic care.

So this October, mix in a little fun with your healthy habits. Whether you’re carving pumpkins, making leaf art, or sipping cider by a fire, your family will create lasting memories to carry into the colder months ahead.