Just because the temperature is going down and the days are getting shorter, that doesn’t mean that you can’t spend time in your outdoor living space. Enjoy the cool and crisp fall weather with some family fun on the patio. Patio lovers can make the most of October with these fall actives:
Carve pumpkins. Pumpkin carving can be messy, so this year, move the carving party out on the patio. Spread out newspaper over the table, and give the kids some big spoons so that they can scoop out the pumpkins. Have a friendly competition to see who can come up with the coolest design for their jack-o-lantern. It’s a great way to get into the Halloween spirit.
Make s’mores. If you have a fire pit on your patio, you can easily make s’mores. Kids and adults love these sweet treats, and they’re perfect for chilly nights when you’re relaxing around the fire pit with a cup of warm cider or hot cocoa. Just make sure that you have a full bag of marshmallows, a box of graham crackers, and a few chocolate bars handy.
Make fall themed crafts. Bring all of the children’s craft supplies out on the patio and let the kids make some fun fall crafts. There are many simple and cute crafts that kids can make to celebrate the season, and it’s a great time to teach them about nature and how things change once the weather turns cool. You can also have them gather up natural materials from the yard, like leaves, flowers and sticks, to incorporate in the crafts.
Host a wine and cheese gathering. Invite some friends and family over for a relaxing evening of wine sipping and cheese tasting. A fire pit makes the perfect source of warmth, or you can add a heat lamp to make the patio more comfortable on cold nights. Don’t forget to offer your guests a fleece or flannel blanket to wrap up in, too.
Don’t let the chilly air keep you inside this fall. Make the most of your patio in October by enjoying these fun fall activities.