With COVID-19 constantly causing the world to readjust, here is a list of fall activities to do this unique fall season.

1. Visit Pumpkin Patches or Apple Orchards

• Center Grove
  • Address: 32835 610th Ave, Cambridge, IA 50046 
  • Hours: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. every day
  • “We are hard at work to ensure the safety of our guests and team members this season. Come enjoy the fresh air and sunshine!”
•  Pumpkinville & Corn Maze
  • Address: 618 Center Ave S, Mitchellville, IA 50169
  • Hours: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. every day

2. Carve pumpkins with friends or family!

• If carving with friends, socially distance in a garage or outside in the yard!
• Buy pumpkins and carving tools from places like Target, Walmart, or HyVee.
• To find carving templates search “pumpkin carving templates” on Google and print out whatever template inspires you!

3. Go on a nature walk or hike

• Yellow Banks:
  • Address: 6801 SE 32nd Ave, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
  • Hours: 7 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. every day
• Thomas Mitchell Park:
  • Address: 4250 NE 108th St, Mitchellville, IA 50169
  • Hours: 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
  • This is an easy activity to do outside and socially distanced.

4. Have a bonfire and grill out

• Get some friends and family together (socially distanced of course).
• Check out some of our fall recipes for snack ideas!!
• Bring a lawn chair or blanket and spread out.
• Start a fire in the fire pit and enjoy the night!

5. Backyard campout

• Have a fire and some snacks with your friends.
• Everyone brings a tent or sleeping bag to spend the night in.
• This can easily be done while social distancing and is something fun to do with friends.

6. Spooky movie night

• Social distance outside using a projector to watch a movie!
• Rent a projector from your local library (Altoona Public Library allows you to rent one for about $20)
• New scary moviesthis fall:
  • Joker (October 4)
  • Little Monsters (October 8)
  • The Lighthouse (October 18)
  • Zombieland 2: Double Tap (October 18)
  • Girl on the Third Floor (October 25)