6 Fall Field Trip Ideas for Homeschoolers

From bird watching to fall festivals and Halloween hot spots, there’s a day trip waiting to thrill your kids.
6 Fall Field Trip Ideas for Homeschoolers
A trip to Boston combines both fun and education. 2p2play/Shutterstock
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Fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year, showcasing yellow and orange leaves, stunning sunflowers, colorful chrysanthemums, and chubby orange pumpkins. It’s also the perfect time for field trips, since temperatures are cooler and summer crowds have gone.

For inspiration, try some of these homeschool family favorites.

Halloween Decoration Cruise

More and more people are decorating their properties for Halloween. When our kids were young, we would often pile into the car for a Halloween decoration cruise. In Riegelsville, Pennsylvania, the residents put on a show like no other: giant ghosts and skeletons, simmering caldrons, and everything creepy, as well as spooky deck porches and lit-up front yards.
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Karen Doll is a freelance writer and homeschooling consultant based in the small village of Wassergass, Pa. She enjoys writing about homeschooling, gardening, food and culture, family life, and the joys of chicken keeping. Visit her at AtHomeWithKarenDoll.wordpress.com