Five Fun Things to Do in the Fall - Money Tip Tuesday

Fall is here. The air is crisp with a slight chill and you’ve probably noticed your neighbor’s yards are now decorated with pumpkins, scarecrows and other harvest themed decorations. If you’re a fan of the fall season, make sure you take some time to get out and try at least one of these five fun things to do in the fall.  

Links:

• Local Farms to check out: McQuesten Farm, Elwood Orchards, Sunnycrest Farm Lull Farm, Charmingfare Farm
• For spooky fun, visit Nightmare New England or Canobie Lake's ScreeemFest
• Plan a trip to the White Mountains
• Go for a nature walk through Mine Falls Park,  Andres Institute of Art, or NH Rail Trails

Transcript:

Welcome to Money Tip Tuesday from the Making Money Personal podcast.  

The fall season has finally arrived. If you’ve been in New England long enough, you’ll know that even though winter is right around the corner, there’s still plenty of activities you can enjoy before the cold comes to stay.   

If you like getting out and enjoying all the things a NE fall offers, then keep listening to hear about five fun things you can do during the fall season.  

The first is to go apple picking. No fall is complete without a trip to a nearby orchard to pick some fresh apples. This is a great activity that many families enjoy together with some even making it an annual tradition. You get to find and select a bunch of fresh apples to enjoy right away or to bake pies, make jams, or cook some delicious apple sauce to share with family and friends during the season. My favorite is homemade apple butter. It’s thicker than sauce and quite delicious when served on warm toast.  

Make time to visit a local farm for a variety of activities. Local farms are sure to have an abundance of activities for both kids and adults. Pick up some fresh pumpkins for carving. If the farm has one, try a corn maze. Some also offer tasty treats like apple cider donuts or slices of pie and other baked goods. If you have kids, visit a farm with a petting zoo so your kids can pet and feed the animals. If you’re on the lookout for a local farm to visit, try exploring McQuesten Farm in Litchfield, Elwood Orchards or Sunnycrest Farm in Londonderry, Lull Farm in Hollis and Charmingfare Farm in Candia. There are more than mentioned here, it is NH after all, so do an internet search to see what other farms you can visit in your area. Check other states too like VT, MA and ME to see what their farms have to offer.  

If you’re into scary stuff, try visiting a spooky world or other haunted experience. You can visit one of the many frightful events going on in the area like Nightmare New England at Mel’s Funway Park in Litchfield or Canobie Lake’s Screeemfest in Salem. For a more affordable option, some local area schools and community centers host their own spooky experiences like hayrides and haunted houses you may be interested in visiting. So, this season, if it’s your thing, take the time to get dressed up, put on your scary makeup and have a night of frightening fun.  

Another thing on this list is to go on a hike to enjoy the colorful foliage. Fall is the perfect time to get out and enjoy the great outdoors especially because of the beautiful, colorful foliage a New England fall offers. You can take a day trip up to the mountains for a hike. The White Mountains offer some great hikes for different levels ranging from beginner to experienced. Make it a day trip! Pack a lunch, bring a friend and take lots of pictures. If you’re not into climbing mountains, and you’re looking for something a little less involved, you can enjoy some of the shorter nature hikes in your area and still soak in the beauty that fall has to offer. Check out Mine Falls Park in Nashua, The Andres Institute of Art in Brookline, or any local rail trails in your area.  

And lastly, explore some of the local fairs or festivals. Fall is fair time. If visiting fairs is your thing, try to visit at least one this year. There are so many things you can do at a fair like eating all kinds of different food, checking out local vendors, petting animals and watching live performances. Fairs offer so many fun activities for the whole family and you’re sure to make many lasting memories.  

That’s the list of five fun things to do in the fall. If you enjoy other fall activities that weren’t mentioned, feel free to share them on social media. We would love to hear what others like to do during the fall season.  

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Thanks for listening to today’s Money Tip Tuesday and be sure to check out our other tips and episodes on the Making Money Personal podcast.  

Have a great day!