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šŸ Wednesday Weekly Free Resources šŸšŸ‚ FALL FUN THAT DOESN'T COST A THING!First Wednesday of September

Writer: Sarah Skaggs
Sarah Skaggs
Sep 2
3 min read

šŸ‚ FALL FUN THAT DOESN'T COST A THING!

First Wednesday of September

Hello, September! šŸŽšŸā˜•ļø

Fall is almost here, and you don't have to spend a fortune to enjoy it!

This week's Wednesday Weekly Free ResourcesĀ is all about finding FREE places to visit and FREE fall adventuresĀ for couples, families, grandparents, and anyone who loves this beautiful season.

Grab a sweater, pack some snacks, and let's make some memories! šŸ‚

šŸŒ³ 1. EXPLORE A LOCAL PARK

Fall is one of the BEST times to visit your local parks.

Take a walk, enjoy a picnic, collect colorful leaves, watch the squirrels, take family pictures, or simply sit and enjoy God's beautiful creation.

šŸ’” FREE FALL IDEA:Ā Take the grandchildren on a leaf hunt and see how many different colors and shapes they can find!

šŸ„¾ 2. FIND A FREE HIKING OR WALKING TRAIL

You don't have to be an experienced hiker!

Look for local:

šŸ GreenwaysšŸ„¾ Nature trailsšŸŒ² Walking pathsšŸŒŠ River walksšŸŒ³ Community parks

Pack some water and enjoy the cooler temperatures and changing scenery.

šŸŽ 3. VISIT A FARM OR ORCHARD

Here's something you may not realize:

Some farms and orchards allow visitors to walk around, visit their market, see the animals, take pictures, or enjoy the atmosphere without paying admission.

You only pay if you decide to purchase something.

āš ļø Always check before going because admission policies vary by farm.

šŸŽƒ 4. LOOK FOR FREE FALL FESTIVALS

September and October are filled with community events!

Watch for:

šŸŽ¶ Live musicšŸšœ Tractor showsšŸš— Car showsšŸŽØ Craft demonstrationsšŸ‚ Fall festivalsšŸŽƒ Harvest celebrationsšŸ›ļø Heritage daysā›Ŗ Church festivalsšŸš’ Community open houses

Many offer FREE admission, even though food, rides, or vendors may cost extra.

šŸ“š 5. CHECK YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY

Don't overlook your library when planning fall fun!

Libraries may offer FREE:

šŸŽØ Fall craftsšŸ“– Story timešŸŽƒ Children's activitiesšŸŽ¬ Movie nightsšŸ§© Family activitiesšŸ“š Book clubsšŸ Seasonal programs

And while you're there, pick out some cozy fall books to take home!

šŸ›ļø 6. TAKE A FALL HISTORY ADVENTURE

Become a tourist in your own hometown!

Visit local:

šŸ›ļø Historic districtsā›Ŗ Historic churchesšŸŖ¦ Historic cemeteriesšŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø Veterans memorialsšŸš‚ Railroad landmarksšŸ” Historic buildingsšŸŒ³ Heritage trails

Turn it into a family history lesson and learn something you didn't know about your own community.

šŸ“ø 7. TAKE A FREE FALL PHOTO ADVENTURE

You don't need an expensive camera.

Grab your phone and find:

šŸ Colorful treesšŸŒ» SunflowersšŸŽƒ Fall displaysšŸšœ Old barnsšŸŒ¾ Country roadsšŸŒ… Beautiful sunsets

Challenge everyone to take their favorite fall picture!

šŸ‚ 8. GO LEAF PEEPING!

This is one of my favorites because God puts on the show and admission is FREE!Ā ā¤ļø

Take a scenic drive when the leaves begin changing. Pack a thermos of coffee or hot chocolate and make an afternoon of it.

Remember: the best fall color may arrive later in September or October depending on where you live, so save this idea!

ā›Ŗ 9. CHECK LOCAL CHURCHES

Churches often host FREE community events during fall, including:

šŸ‚ Fall festivalsšŸŽƒ Trunk-or-treat eventsšŸŽ¶ Gospel singingsšŸ½ļø Community mealsšŸ‘Øā€šŸ‘©ā€šŸ‘§ Family nightsimagešŸ”„ Outdoor gatheringsšŸ™ Revival services

It's a wonderful opportunity for fellowship while supporting your local community.

šŸŒ… 10. HAVE A SUNSET PICNIC

This one costs absolutely nothing if you bring supper from home.

Pack your meal, grab a blanket, find a beautiful spot, put the phones away, and watch the sunset together.

Sometimes the simplest moments become the memories we treasure most. ā¤ļø

šŸ THIS WEEK'S FREE FALL CHALLENGE

Before September ends, choose ONE place near your home that you've never visited.

It doesn't have to be expensive.

It doesn't have to be far away.

It doesn't even have to be fancy.

Go explore!

Take pictures.Laugh together.Learn something new.Enjoy God's creation.Make a memory.

Because making memories doesn't have to cost a fortune. šŸ’œ

šŸ“– Scripture for the Week

"The earth is the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein." ā€” Psalm 24:1 (KJV)

šŸ‚ NOW LET'S HELP EACH OTHER!

What's your favorite FREE place to visit during the fall?

Share the name and location in the comments! Let's build a list of wonderful FREE fall adventures that other families can enjoy.

And don't forget to SHARE this postĀ with someone looking for inexpensive ways to enjoy the season!

šŸ’œ Agape Love MinistryServing Others Through Faith, Hope, and Love.

For a future Wednesday, we could also do a special ā€œFree Fall Fun in North Carolinaā€Ā edition featuring actual parks, scenic drives, festivals, museums, and attractions with free admission.


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