Fall Activities and Books for Kids (Our Fall Favorites)

Welcome to our Fall Favorites hub—your home for fall activities and books for kids that make the season cozy, meaningful, and fun. You’ll find our family-curated picture-book lists, hands-on printables, leaf-hunt adventures, pumpkin projects, and faith-forward traditions you can start tonight.

Start with our Thanksgiving book for families, download Blessing Bingo to spark gratitude at the table, grab the Free Fall Reading Tracker, and explore at-home Stop & Explore Missions inspired by real locations in our Ethan & Oliver stories.

Our Favorite Fall Activities and Books for Kids

• 13 Cozy Fall Picture Books for Family Read-Alouds
• Thanksgiving Book: Operation Thanksgiving Mission (family devotional/story)
• Blessing Bingo (Free Printable) — gratitude game for dinner or small group
• Free Fall Reading Tracker (one-page printable)

Hands-On Fall Activities

• Leaf Hunt Adventure (printable checklist)
• Nature Scavenger Cards (backyard or park)
• Pumpkin Patch Missions (PBED mini challenges)
• Gratitude Tree Leaves (cut-outs to hang or tape)

Recipes from the Road (Fall Edition)

• Pumpkin Bread (kid helper steps)
• Hot Apple Cider (stovetop or slow cooker)
• Campfire Nachos (Friday fun night)

Faith & Family Moments

• 5 Fall Family Devotions (short + simple)
• Thankful Journal Pages for Kids (printable)
• Service Ideas for November (neighbors, church, community)

Thanksgiving Mission