7 Family-Oriented Fall Activities for Men 50 and Over

As we “mature”, things take on different perspectives and honestly, you may not sense the same thrill about the little things anymore. But when the leaves change and the holidays approach, it’s hard not to get caught up in excitement and enjoying the time with those you love. For men 50 and over, investing in activities that help make memories count for a child or grandchild will last a lifetime. If you’re looking for family-oriented fall activities to do with your favorite people surrounding you, this blog can help you out!

Take a drive-in the fall foliage

You’ve been told for years that there’ll be a day that you can “stop and smell the roses.” Well, that day (or rather season) is today! Taking a fall foliage drive, especially with family or a dear friend who also enjoys the colors, is the perfect way to see all the miraculous changes that Mother Nature brings on each year. Click here to read more about different fall foliage drives you can do. No matter where you live (even if you live somewhere chronically warm like Florida), there’s fall foliage somewhere relatively close by and this hunt can be the perfect traditional getaway.

Be sure to prepare for it properly by making a playlist with any of your favorite fall music (if nothing else, something relaxing and jazzy ought to do the trick). Bring along the right snacks: Hot apple cider, caramel apples, pumpkin bread, candy corn, caramel popcorn or anything else that screams fall to you.

Visit a pumpkin patch with your grand kids

If you miss having little ones around to guarantee your trip to the pumpkin patch, see if you can borrow your grand kids for the day. Picking the perfect pumpkin is full of memories as is the gooey mess of carving them once you get home. Turn on full your grandpa-mode and give your own kids a break from this tradition. They’ll probably be grateful for it because once you start carving, you’ll remember that it’s actually hard work. Help your grandson or granddaughter make the scariest or happiest face on their pumpkin and watch how excited they are that you’re a part of their memory.

Attend a fall festival

Fall festivals can range from a carnival to a market with some of the best fall produce to anything in between. You’ll likely see advertisements in your city or town if there’s a fall festival near you. Some of the best fall festivals around the country include Albuquerque’s International Balloon Fiesta, the Bayfield Apple Festival in Wisconsin, and the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival in Indiana. So, whether you’re looking for a romantic hot air balloon ride, apple cider/pie or hundreds of booths full of some of the most delicious nuts out there, there’s a fall festival that can bring it to you.

Attending a fall festival can also be a great night out for anyone. Make it an event and go on a double date. You’ll get to see something out of the ordinary and enjoy the company of another couple you may not get to see regularly. There’s lots of food and activities to go around, so don’t be shy about getting out.

Take a hayride

Hayrides are one of the most popular fall activities out there once the weather gets nicer, and they often work well with other activities like corn mazes or haunted houses. Depending on your cup of tea, pair a hayride with another fun-fall themed activity. There’s something relaxing about riding among those bales of hay and if you’re at a pumpkin patch with your grand kids already, they’ll love being able to see the tractor (maybe for the first time) and get an up-close look at a farm. If you’re looking for a more mature angle, there are haunted hayrides out there, so bring along a drink and see if you’re up for how spooky they are.

Go to a theme park

Again, what makes this fun is the fact that you’re sharing it with young souls! Take your grand kids to a decked-out theme park. During this season of the year, theme parks like Disney World will put up haunted decorations and pumpkins all around the park. But don’t worry if you don’t live near Disney or don’t want to make the trip. Just about every local park has themed nights or even just decorations to help make it extra seasonal. Check the special events schedule for whatever park you want to see and what you may need to know. Is there a costume night? Is there a special show or sweet treats that your grandkids would love? Either way, theme parks are normally hot and sweaty experiences during the summer and the cooler fall weather will give you a nice reprieve from that.

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Watch a horror movie

This is an awesome fall activity that you can do from the comfort of your own home and who doesn’t love that? Rent your favorite horror movie and grab your partner and a favorite fall-themed snack. Whether it’s an annual viewing of The Shining or a new horror movie every year, this is a great tradition to have because it’s fun and easy to do.

Go on a fall-themed date

They say fall is the beginning of “cuffing” season – as everyone wants to be in a relationship as the weather grows colder. It’s the perfect time of year to go out, spend time together, and heat things up as fall-theme dates are especially romantic. Great ideas are a fall picnic with all the best seasonal food or going camping for a weekend with a roaring bonfire.

Final thoughts

As fall rolls in, there are a lot of family-oriented activities that are available to make the season exciting. Whether you want to stay home and watch some of your favorite horror movies or you can’t wait to get your hands dirty with your grand kids, there’s absolutely something for everyone.

We hope you found useful and valuable with this fall activities blog. As always, if you need something you didn’t find here, feel free to leave a comment below of reach out to Glen through our Contact page.