10 Fun Fall Family Plans — as Inspired by Your Favorite A-Listers

Mar. 15, 2025

Brittany and Patrick Mahomes take their kids Sterling and Bronze to a pumpkin patch.Photo:Brittany Mahomes/Instagram

Brittany Mahomes/Instagram

Autumn leaves are falling down like plans into place!Fall is upon us, which means it’s time to bring out the scarves, sweaters and seasonal beverages. As the weather cools, these are the best months to spend quality time with loved ones, both indoors and outdoors. Take some inspiration from celebrity parents likeKylie Jenner,Keke PalmerandPriyanka Choprawhen brainstorming a day that will fuel happiness for the entire family.

Autumn leaves are falling down like plans into place!

Fall is upon us, which means it’s time to bring out the scarves, sweaters and seasonal beverages. As the weather cools, these are the best months to spend quality time with loved ones, both indoors and outdoors. Take some inspiration from celebrity parents likeKylie Jenner,Keke PalmerandPriyanka Choprawhen brainstorming a day that will fuel happiness for the entire family.

01of 10Pumpkin Patch PhotosKylie Jenner and son Aire on a tractor at a pumpkin patch.Kylie Jenner InstagramFor pretty much everyone with kids under the age of 10, it’s an annual tradition to visit your local pumpkin patch, where in addition to the requisite flannel-clad photo ops,; there are often treats, rides and petting zoos available.Last fall, celebs including Kylie Jenner,Nick CannonandPatrickandBrittany Mahomestook their children topumpkin patchesand shared snaps of their adventures. During Jenner’s visit with son Aire and daughter Stormi, sheposted pictures to her Instagram Storiesthat included Aire enjoying a tractor ride.Want to take it to the next level? Opt for matching outfits!Cannon brought five of his kids, Golden, Powerful, Rise, Monroe and Morocco, to the pumpkin patch at night in coordinating orange onesies.

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Pumpkin Patch Photos

Kylie Jenner and son Aire on a tractor at a pumpkin patch.Kylie Jenner Instagram

Kylie Jenner Instagram

For pretty much everyone with kids under the age of 10, it’s an annual tradition to visit your local pumpkin patch, where in addition to the requisite flannel-clad photo ops,; there are often treats, rides and petting zoos available.

Last fall, celebs including Kylie Jenner,Nick CannonandPatrickandBrittany Mahomestook their children topumpkin patchesand shared snaps of their adventures. During Jenner’s visit with son Aire and daughter Stormi, sheposted pictures to her Instagram Storiesthat included Aire enjoying a tractor ride.

Want to take it to the next level? Opt for matching outfits!Cannon brought five of his kids, Golden, Powerful, Rise, Monroe and Morocco, to the pumpkin patch at night in coordinating orange onesies.

02of 10Sip on a Warm DrinkThe colder the weather, the warmer your drink should be! In a sweet Instagram post around the holidays last year, country star Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren Akins snuggled up withtwo of their childrenon the sofa witha cup of hot chocolate.“What are we doing, Willa Gray?” Akins asked her eldest daughter, who responded, “We’re eating hot chocolate, so that’s good news!”You don’t have to wait for snow to fall to indulge in a cozy beverage with your kiddos, though. Grab one of thegazillions of pumpkin-flavored drinks at coffeeshops nationwide, or warm up some apple cider to stay toasty.

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Sip on a Warm Drink

The colder the weather, the warmer your drink should be! In a sweet Instagram post around the holidays last year, country star Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren Akins snuggled up withtwo of their childrenon the sofa witha cup of hot chocolate.

“What are we doing, Willa Gray?” Akins asked her eldest daughter, who responded, “We’re eating hot chocolate, so that’s good news!”

You don’t have to wait for snow to fall to indulge in a cozy beverage with your kiddos, though. Grab one of thegazillions of pumpkin-flavored drinks at coffeeshops nationwide, or warm up some apple cider to stay toasty.

03of 10Bake Sweet TreatsJennifer Garner/InstagramThose with a sweet tooth have to love the fall and all its trademark treats.The NFL’s most famous football mom,Donna Kelce, baking is one of the main ways she spends time with granddaughterWyatt, the daughter ofJasonandKylie Kelce. Donnatold PEOPLElast December that Wyatt had become her “little helper” in the kitchen.“I look forward to passing on my tips and tricks to the girls so that they can eventually pass these traditions on to their own families one day," Donna added.From apple muffins (Jennifer Garner, above, made hers with apples she picked in her yard) toTaylor Swift’schai sugar cookies, the options for autumn-themed sweets are endless.

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Bake Sweet Treats

Jennifer Garner/Instagram

Those with a sweet tooth have to love the fall and all its trademark treats.

The NFL’s most famous football mom,Donna Kelce, baking is one of the main ways she spends time with granddaughterWyatt, the daughter ofJasonandKylie Kelce. Donnatold PEOPLElast December that Wyatt had become her “little helper” in the kitchen.

“I look forward to passing on my tips and tricks to the girls so that they can eventually pass these traditions on to their own families one day," Donna added.

From apple muffins (Jennifer Garner, above, made hers with apples she picked in her yard) toTaylor Swift’schai sugar cookies, the options for autumn-themed sweets are endless.

04of 10Grab a Karaoke MicWillow Sage Hart and Pink perform during the DNC in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2024.Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/GettyMaybe you don’t have the vocals ofPinkand her daughterWillowat the DNC, but it shouldn’t stop you and your kids from belting your favorite tunes. Whether through a karaoke machine or out loud in your living room, turn up the music and have a duet to your favorite autumn anthem. Or, let your child shine and show off their vocals on their favorite movie soundtrack (maybe something from the upcomingMoanasequel?).

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Grab a Karaoke Mic

Willow Sage Hart and Pink perform during the DNC in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2024.Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/Getty

Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/Getty

Maybe you don’t have the vocals ofPinkand her daughterWillowat the DNC, but it shouldn’t stop you and your kids from belting your favorite tunes. Whether through a karaoke machine or out loud in your living room, turn up the music and have a duet to your favorite autumn anthem. Or, let your child shine and show off their vocals on their favorite movie soundtrack (maybe something from the upcomingMoanasequel?).

05of 10Pick Apples in the OrchardEmma Roberts holds out a bag for her son Rhodes to put in an apple.Emma Roberts/insagramPeak apple season happens to align with the fall equinox. The orchards are brimming with fruit, ripe for the picking, so bring your family to the fields to enjoy the freshest apples. Last October,Emma Robertsshared a rare photoof her sonRhodes— whom she shares with actor Garrett Hedlund — placing an apple into a plastic bag emblazoned with his name.“Fall 🍁 🍎 💙,” she captioned the photo of her son bundled up in a navy blue jacket.According toFine Dining Lovers, the ideal time to harvest apples is between September and late October, so fetch them at their crispest now.

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Pick Apples in the Orchard

Emma Roberts holds out a bag for her son Rhodes to put in an apple.Emma Roberts/insagram

Emma Roberts/insagram

Peak apple season happens to align with the fall equinox. The orchards are brimming with fruit, ripe for the picking, so bring your family to the fields to enjoy the freshest apples. Last October,Emma Robertsshared a rare photoof her sonRhodes— whom she shares with actor Garrett Hedlund — placing an apple into a plastic bag emblazoned with his name.

“Fall 🍁 🍎 💙,” she captioned the photo of her son bundled up in a navy blue jacket.

According toFine Dining Lovers, the ideal time to harvest apples is between September and late October, so fetch them at their crispest now.

06of 10Enjoy Nature on a HikePriyanka Chopra and her daughter Malti go on a hike.InstagramThe milder weather is made for a hike and a great way to get your family outdoors. Priyanka Chopra went for a hike with her daughterMalti, where they enjoyed“the magic of nature”earlier this year.“She touched everything, jumped in puddles till she was muddy till her knees,” the actress captioned anInstagrampost of the experience. “To witness her in real time experiencing everything for the first time.. is just her magic dust that she sprinkles in my life every day. ❤️😍🙏🏽.”Scandalstar and fellow momKerry Washingtonechoed the sentiment, commenting, “The world through their eyes is just so magical 🌟.”

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Enjoy Nature on a Hike

Priyanka Chopra and her daughter Malti go on a hike.Instagram

Instagram

The milder weather is made for a hike and a great way to get your family outdoors. Priyanka Chopra went for a hike with her daughterMalti, where they enjoyed“the magic of nature”earlier this year.

“She touched everything, jumped in puddles till she was muddy till her knees,” the actress captioned anInstagrampost of the experience. “To witness her in real time experiencing everything for the first time.. is just her magic dust that she sprinkles in my life every day. ❤️😍🙏🏽.”

Scandalstar and fellow momKerry Washingtonechoed the sentiment, commenting, “The world through their eyes is just so magical 🌟.”

07of 10Take Them Out to a Ball GameTrue Thompson and Khloé Kardashian attend a Los Angeles Rams game.Khloe Kardashian/InstagramFall kicks off the major league seasons of sports like football, basketball and hockey. Sportier families can root for their favorite teams as they compete at the highest level.Khloé Kardashianbrought her daughterTrue, whom she shares with basketball starTristan Thompson, toher first football game last year. Wearing matching jerseys supporting their hometown team, the Los Angeles Rams, the mother-daughter duo posed for a photo in the stadium’s suite.“We had such a great time at the Rams game!!!” Kardashian captioned theInstagrampost. “True’s first football game and it couldn’t have been a better time!!!”

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Take Them Out to a Ball Game

True Thompson and Khloé Kardashian attend a Los Angeles Rams game.Khloe Kardashian/Instagram

Khloe Kardashian/Instagram

Fall kicks off the major league seasons of sports like football, basketball and hockey. Sportier families can root for their favorite teams as they compete at the highest level.Khloé Kardashianbrought her daughterTrue, whom she shares with basketball starTristan Thompson, toher first football game last year. Wearing matching jerseys supporting their hometown team, the Los Angeles Rams, the mother-daughter duo posed for a photo in the stadium’s suite.

“We had such a great time at the Rams game!!!” Kardashian captioned theInstagrampost. “True’s first football game and it couldn’t have been a better time!!!”

08of 10Learn How to Ice SkateAshlee Simpson and son Bronx ice skate.Ashlee Simpson/InstagramIce skating rinks are opening their doors for this year’s fall season. It’s the perfect place to squeeze in some exercise and get some laughs while trying to stay upright. Ashlee Simpson brought hertwo sons, Bronx and Ziggy, to the ice skating rinkduring their ski triplast year. On her Instagram Stories, the singer posted photos of her and Bronx relearning how to skate, as well as Bronx helping out his little brother.“Bronx and I trying to remember how to skate is always a good one,” she captioned one image. “We eventually got.”

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Learn How to Ice Skate

Ashlee Simpson and son Bronx ice skate.Ashlee Simpson/Instagram

Ashlee Simpson/Instagram

Ice skating rinks are opening their doors for this year’s fall season. It’s the perfect place to squeeze in some exercise and get some laughs while trying to stay upright. Ashlee Simpson brought hertwo sons, Bronx and Ziggy, to the ice skating rinkduring their ski triplast year. On her Instagram Stories, the singer posted photos of her and Bronx relearning how to skate, as well as Bronx helping out his little brother.

“Bronx and I trying to remember how to skate is always a good one,” she captioned one image. “We eventually got.”

09of 10Have a Movie NightJoanna Gaines/Instagram; Inset: GettyJoanna and Chip Gaines piled all their kids in bed for a super-cozy night in watching a family favorite. Cue up one ofthese 31 can’t-miss (and not at all scary!) Halloween filmsand cuddle up to make someboo-tiful memories.

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Have a Movie Night

Joanna Gaines/Instagram; Inset: Getty

Joanna and Chip Gaines piled all their kids in bed for a super-cozy night in watching a family favorite. Cue up one ofthese 31 can’t-miss (and not at all scary!) Halloween filmsand cuddle up to make someboo-tiful memories.

10of 10Coordinate Your CostumesWith Halloween on the horizon, now is the time to start planning a costume theme for the family.Halloween 2023saw parents likeKim KardashianandWitney Carsongo all-out to match with their kids. Kardashian and her daughter Northcomplemented each other as Cher and Dionnefrom the ‘90s filmClueless. Meanwhile, theDancing with the Starsalum and her husband Carson McAllister dressed up asToy Storycharacters with their two sons, Jet andLeo.For Keke Palmer’s first Halloween as a mom, she and her son Leo had anelaborate mother-son costume, with Palmer as the Bride of Frankenstein and Leo as scientist Henry Frankenstein.“He gave me LIFE,” she cheekily captioned theInstagrampost.

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Coordinate Your Costumes

With Halloween on the horizon, now is the time to start planning a costume theme for the family.Halloween 2023saw parents likeKim KardashianandWitney Carsongo all-out to match with their kids. Kardashian and her daughter Northcomplemented each other as Cher and Dionnefrom the ‘90s filmClueless. Meanwhile, theDancing with the Starsalum and her husband Carson McAllister dressed up asToy Storycharacters with their two sons, Jet andLeo.

For Keke Palmer’s first Halloween as a mom, she and her son Leo had anelaborate mother-son costume, with Palmer as the Bride of Frankenstein and Leo as scientist Henry Frankenstein.

“He gave me LIFE,” she cheekily captioned theInstagrampost.

source: people.com