Fall is one of the best times to get out and explore everything the Greater Lansing area has to offer. From pumpkin patches and cider mills to fall festivals, nature walks and Halloween Celebrations, there’s no shortage of affordable ways to make lasting memories with family and friends. Whether you’re looking for a weekend adventure or a fun afternoon close to home, we’ve rounded up some of the season’s best family-friendly activities to help you make the most of autumn. Happy fall!
Here is a list of FREE or low-cost family-friendly fall activities:
- Get lost in a Corn Maze – https://lansingfamilyfun.com/lansing-corn-maze/
- aVisit Uncle John’s Cider Mill – https://www.ujcidermill.com/
- Get your fall color fix with a walk along the Lansing River Trail or through the Michigan State University campus https://lansingfamilyfun.com/lansing-trails/
- Pick a pumpkin or two. The Lansing area is home to several patches, including Reese Farms, Clearview Orchards and Little Feet Farm. – https://lansingfamilyfun.com/lansing-pumpkin-patch-pumpkin-picking/
- Go apple picking at Cottage Creek Orchard, Clearview Orchard and Phillips Orchard & Cider Mill – https://lansingfamilyfun.com/lansing-apple-orchards/
- Fall events at Potter Park Zoo, such as “Boo at the Zoo” and ‘Wonderland of Lights’ – https://potterparkzoo.org/
- Visit a Nature Center. Local favorites include Fenner Nature Center, Woldumar Nature Center and Harris Nature Center. – https://lansingfamilyfun.com/nature-centers-lansing-area/
- Get into the spooky spirit with some Halloween activities – https://lansingmom.com/9-halloween-activities-for-a-fun-filled-safe-halloween/
- Take part in one of the many fall festivals in the Greater Lansing area – https://www.lansing.org/blog/post/whats-happening-this-week-lansing-fall-festivals-guide/