Outdoor Family Fun

The temperature is finally dropping, and it’s nearly fall. Now is the time to head outdoors and get active. Old Man Winter will be here before you know it. Here are some ideas for outdoor family fun.

• For an inexpensive and fun activity, grab a Frisbee or a ball and head to a park to play. Toddlers to teens will enjoy running, catching, and throwing in the mild fall weather. You’ll have a blast, and no one will notice that it’s exercise too.

• Road races and bike rides provide an enjoyable way for the whole family to be active together. These events often support charitable causes through entry fees and other fundraising efforts. Whether you walk, run, or roll, children and parents can set fitness goals and train together. Then when race day comes, engage in a little friendly competition to spur each other on to new achievements.

• Rake some leaves together. Fall’s changing colors eventually carpet the yard around your home. Take the drudgery out of this annual chore by having everyone chip in so the work gets done fast. Be sure to save a huge pile for jumping in and rolling around. No one is too old for this classic fall fun!

Playing sports and spending time outdoors provides a low-key way for parents and kids to stay connected. As the school year starts up, plan some fun fall activities into your schedule. The conversations, fun, and laughter will last for a lifetime.