The pumpkin patches have opened, the apple picking has commenced, and the days are getting shorter. Although it may still be warmer than usual in some parts of the country, the fall season is certainly in full swing. Get your family out on your land to celebrate it with these 8 fun activities!

1. Take a walk
Take the family out on a nice, sunny morning for a walk through your property. You’ll be surprised at how many things you’ll be able to see now that the leaves have changed colors! See how many tree burls you can spot. And don’t forget to collect pinecones and leaves for the next activity!

2. Make a scarecrow
Even if you don’t have a cornfield or a sunflower crop that you need to make a scarecrow for, making these is still a lot of fun. Take the pinecones, leaves, and anything else you collected out on your walk with your family to craft a friendly (or spooky) scarecrow. You can watch the local wildlife approach it and see what kind of reactions they’ll have!

3. Take your Christmas card family photo
The fall season is the perfect time to take your family photo that you’ll be sending out in your Christmas card later in the year. Go out on your property at the “golden hour” – which is about an hour just before sunset – and get someone to take a photo of your family against some pretty fall foliage!

4. Host a bonfire
What better way to bring in the fall season than hosting a bonfire on your own property? All you need is some wood, a couple lawn chairs, and some good stories for a fun-filled night.

5. Watch a movie outside
First things first. Pick out a fun, fall-themed, family-friendly movie like “It’s a Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” or “Beetlejuice.” Then, if you have a projector, set it up to cast on your garage door. You can even DIY your own outdoor movie screen with a flat white sheet and some PVC pipes you have laying around!

6. Go 4-wheeling
If you’ve got large open fields on your property and you’ve got a 4-wheeler, you’ve got the perfect set up! Get your last rides in while it’s still a little warm outside and before it starts getting dark earlier.

7. Carve pumpkins
One of the most traditional fall activities, yet one of the most entertaining to do with your family! Once you’re done carving crazy faces or your favorite NFL team’s logo onto the pumpkins, take the seeds and pop them in the oven for an hour or two to roast for a good snack! You can also take that gooey mess and toss it into a compost to grow your own pumpkins for next year!

8. Rake some leaves
Raking the leaves on your property doesn’t have to be a chore. Get your family in on this activity by getting everyone to rake up leaves into a huge pile everyone can jump in and make leaf angels in!

Happy Fall!