Are you planning a family trip to New England to play in the autumn leaves and sip hot cider after picking apples or pumpkins? Or are you simply looking for some fun fall educational and artistic activities that you can share with your children at home? You've come to the right place!
Here are fall crafts, coloring pages, learning activities, and travel ideas for families. The free weekly About New England Travel email newsletter will have more ideas for fun, too, so subscribe today!
Free Fall Leaf Coloring Pages
If you're planning to take the kids on a New England road trip this fall, you'll definitely want to print these free fall leaf coloring pages to keep them amused. They're great for school projects, too. Also great to print and pack: Free Covered Bridges Coloring Pages.
My Busy Backyard
Can you find the feathered and furry creatures hiding in the New England autumn leaves?
Autumn Screensavers
If you love scenes of fall foliage in New England, here are autumn screensavers--most free, some available for purchase--that will allow you to enjoy autumn's beauty on your computer screen.
Make Apple Pie with Kids
When my daughter's second grade teacher asked for volunteers to help the kids in her class bake apple pies, there was something about the task that resonated with me. Here's how we created a colorful and delicious autumn-themed apple pie.
I'll Send You a Free Fall Leaf!
It's not the shirt off my back, but what other girl would send you the leaves from her travels? Here's how to request a genuine New England fall leaf--or a few for a classroom project.
Leaf Identification Guide
This leaf identification guide is designed to help you identify some of the leaves you'll see on your visit to New England during fall foliage season. Print copies to take on your trip. The kids can color the pictures and even play a game of "Leaf Bingo" by trying to find one of each.
Cyber-Leaf Peeping
If you can't get to New England, you can still be among the throngs of "leaf peepers," thanks to the magic of Web Cams.
Outside My Window
Take a peek outside my window with me as the leaves turn here in New England.
Fall Foliage Photo Puzzles
The next best thing to being outside playing in the New England leaves on a perfect fall day is being inside playing with the New England fall leaves. But I'll warn you, these online puzzle games are addictive!
How to Make a Leaf Rubbing
Making your own leaf rubbing is a great craft project that allows you to preserve memories of your fall trip to New England.
Why Leaves Change Color
What is it that turns New England into a palette of breathtaking hues from September to November? Learn all about the science behind the scenery.
Fall Craft Projects for Kids
Traveling through New England with little ones this fall? Here are some fun fall crafts and projects for kids and adults alike to help you preserve colorful memories.
Maine Fall Foliage Clip Art
Authentic scanned images of Maine fall leaves for you to view and use.
The Great Pumpkin:
Pumpkin Picking in New England, Recipes & More!
Plan your invigorating pumpkin picking outing, then cook up these great New England pumpkin recipes.
Crafts With Leaves
Create fun things with the leaf souvenirs you bring home from New England.
More New England Fall Foliage Resources
Fall Foliage Driving Tours
How To See Peak Foliage
It's Apple Harvest Time!
Photographing Fall Foliage
New England for Families
Fall Foliage Hotlines
Conserve Gas on Your Road Trip
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