A cozy autumn portrait of a family sharing a tender moment outdoors at sunset.
Overhead view of people examining items in fallen leaves during autumn.
Orange and white pumpkins arranged on a rustic log with blue stones in a garden setting.
Person crouching next to a spotted dog in a backyard with fall foliage.
Person carrying a child on shoulders among vibrant orange autumn trees.
Two children in costumes playing with orange toys against a dark background.

Wondering What to do During a Fall Time Real Life Session?


Real Life sessions are documentary style that capture you and your favorite people doing your favorite things at home and in your neighborhood. Sessions are 1-2 hours depending on the locations and activities of your favorite location. Outdoor locations might be your backyard/property or a nearby park or beach.


If you are wondering what on earth to do during a fall session, I've come up with a list of activities you might incorporate into a session. But remember, these sessions are about what is typical or traditional to your specific family. If you aren't into art and messes in your house, let the kids do it at school and do some reading and snuggling together instead. Or maybe you all go out for a neighborhood walk to spot fall leaves or jump in a leaf pile and you are not big on staying home much in the fall. That is awesome! You do you.


If you've been wanting to do a new activity with the kids, but haven't had the motivation to do it, maybe a real life session will help motivate you to do it. Otherwise, treat these sessions as opportunities to do routines and traditions that are special to your family.


It is easy to think that we aren't that unique or that our family is no different from the next, yet don't let that hold you back. I guarantee that even a simple neighborhood walk will be unique to your family and will not look exactly like someone else. Reading books or baking looks unique to each person and each family. You are important and you deserve to have proof of the special ways you are together in this phase of fall time life.

Family relaxing inside a driftwood shelter on a rocky beach near water.
Large extended family group gathered among pine trees in casual fall attire.
Family enjoying quality time around a stone fire pit in their backyard during autumn.
Family walking together on a forest path during a nature adventure.
Parent and children playing and splashing on a rocky beach by the water.
Fall harvest scene with tractor, pumpkins and corn maze at sunset.

Fall Activities

  • Holiday decorating
  • cozy reading by the fire
  • backyard bonfire
  • leaf jumping
  • apple picking
  • decorating pumpkins
  • halloween prep
  • baking apple pie
  • watching football
  • nature walk
  • drinking apple cider or pumpkin spiced lattes
  • roast pumpkin seeds
  • go hiking
  • ride bikes
  • picnic at sunset or sunrise
  • collect leaves and make an art project
  • dress up in costumes

What else is on your list of things to do in the fall?

Close up portrait of child in grey sweater laughing against autumn leaves.
Small child in gingham dress and bow headband standing on tree stump holding hands with adults.
Young person wearing orange sweater and blue pants looking up with curious expression.
Two children laughing together while lying on a knit blanket.
Child in striped shirt smiling against fall foliage backdrop.
Playful family moment swinging child during golden hour in backyard.
Family sitting together on driftwood by mountain lake with evergreen forest backdrop.
Family relaxing on driftwood at rocky beach with scenic water view.
Two people lying on orange autumn leaves wearing yellow and green tops.
Two people enjoying an autumn day at a park with golden trees in the background.
Person in blue sweater holding orange autumn leaf with fallen leaves in background.

Anytime Activities

  • Family game night
  • Nature walk or hike
  • Baking
  • Geocache
  • Paint rocks
  • Make sea glass art
  • Collect sea glass on the beach
  • Dance party
  • Make a scavenger hunt together
  • Visit the farmers market
  • Play with stuffies
  • Build with blocks or magnatiles or legos
  • Create art together
  • Visit the library
  • Visit a playground
  • Walk the dog
  • Play hide and seek
  • Pillow fight
  • Do chores like laundry together
Two people walking hand in hand on autumn path surrounded by golden trees.
Orange autumn trees against cloudy sky with silhouetted figure in distance.
Two people hugging on dark wooden floor with decorative pumpkins in background.
Three people posing together outdoors in casual clothing during autumn.
Family sitting together on fallen autumn leaves under large tree.
A tender winter moment with knit hats as a small baby in teal outerwear gazes with wonder outdoors.
A heartwarming family scene outdoors with a baby in plaid and yellow pants being held lovingly.