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πŸ‚πŸƒπŸ Macaroni Kid - South Metro Autumn Bucket List Ideas

By Jodi Lorence, Macaroni Kid Publisher September 29, 2026

With fall approaching I have compiled a list of ideas for your family to celebrate the season. Wearing hoodies, sipping hot cocoa, watching football games, taking nature walks, attending fall festivals, visiting apple orchards, having bonfires with s'mores, and so many other yearly traditions signifies the start of the fall season. Enjoy the beauty of the season. 

1. Visit an Apple Orchard/Pumpkin Patch.

2. Attend the Renaissance Festival.

3. Attend an event at Elite Gymnastics Academy (EGA): Fall Break (MEA) Day Camp - Oct 15 & 16, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM - ages 5+, $75 full / $50 half day

 or the Halloween Bash - Saturday, Oct 24, 4:00-9:00 PM - ages 5-12, $35

4. Take a road trip to view the beautiful changing leaves!

5. Visit a local Farmers Market.

6. Have a bonfire and make S’mores.

7. Go on a nature scavenger hunt.

8. Visit a state park.

9.  Visit the Titanic: An immersive Voyage, now through Nov. 29

10. Visit the Minnesota Zoo for the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular.

11. Make a fall craft to display in your house.

12. Visit the Minnesota Children’s Museum.

13. Get your tickets for an upcoming performance at Children’s Theatre Company.

14. Check out all the fun events at IGM Gymnastics (lots of fun fall events and Open Gyms)

15. Schedule a family outing to a corn maze!

16. Visit your local library for a storytime or event.

17. Pop popcorn and watch a Halloween movie with your family.

18. Bob for apples. 

19. Rake all the leaves into a pile and have fun jumping in them.

20. Visit the Minnesota Zoo.

21. Visit Como Zoo for a special event.

22. Check out the Macaroni Kid πŸƒπŸπŸ‚Fall Festivities & πŸŽƒπŸ‘» Halloween Guide


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