Fall is here. The leaves are changing, the temperature is getting colder and the summer activities are coming to a close. As Minnesotans are preparing for MEA break this weekend, they’re looking for fun things to do. Here are 12 activities that are enjoyable for the whole family:

1. Go for a hike – There are plenty of great hiking trails around the area.
2. Visit an apple orchard or pumpkin patch – Apple Jacks, Minnetonka Orchards, Fall Harvest, and Scherer’s Pumpkin Patch are just some of the awesome orchards around town.
3. Take a trip to Duluth or Ely – The North Shore is a excellent way to relax and enjoy aspects of fall.
4. Carve a pumpkin – Grab a knife and get in the Halloween spirit.
5. Visit colleges – If you’re a junior or senior, it’s a great weekend to visit schools because college is still in session.
6. Browse Halloween costumes – With Halloween coming up you better find the perfect outfit. Spirit Halloween in Minnetonka has tons of costumes.
7. Go to the movies – plenty of new movies are coming out including The Best of Me.
8. Find a haunted house – Scare yourself by going to Valleyscare, Trail of Terror, Screamtown, or Pinehaven Farm.
9. See the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum – It’s beautiful in the fall.
10. Check out a new restaurant – There are plenty of options around the Twin Cities area.
11. DIY – Go on Pinterest and find food, dessert, clothes, etc. to make yourself.
12. Enjoy a good book – Cozy up with a hot chocolate or apple cider and read.