Time to break out the apple cider and cozy quilts, because we’re going to take a tour of the cheapest autumn activities in America! Each state has its own unique way of doing the classic fall festivals, apple picking, and celebrating of the changing leaves. Use this list to save money and spend quality time with your family this fall.
Alabama
Visit the Mentone area preservation Colorfest that’s full of local artists, delicious treats, and live music!
Alaska
Take an educational nature tour through the Eagle River Run Nature Center.
Arizona
Hit up Vertuccio Farms until November 3rd for a 5-acre corn maze, mini zip line, duck races, pumpkin bowling, and tons more.
Arkansas
Head to Voices from Eureka’s Silent City for guided historical walking tours.
California
Take a trip down the scenic Highway 395 for views of beautiful landmarks.
Colorado
Boonion Station: Trick-or-Treat Parade is a free costume parade where both kids and families/groups can win prizes.
Connecticut
F. Clyde’s Cider Mill is open for the season! Enjoy free cider-making demonstrations and the tasting room!
Delaware
Don’t miss the Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach Sea Witch Festival.
Florida
Enjoy Hunsader Farms’ annual Pumpkin Festival with historic exhibits, train rides, and more!
Georgia
The Owl-O-Ween Hot Air Balloon Festival is one of a kind!
Hawaii
If you find yourself in Hawaii this fall, you can still check out traditional events such as the Kula Country Farms pumpkin patch and other attractions.
Idaho
Join the Octoberfest tastings, or head to the Lava Community Center for different games and activities!
Illinois
Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch provides an array of activities both free and ticketed. Don’t forget to check out the fresh pies and apple crisp donuts!
Indiana
Huber’s Orchard, Winery, and Vineyards offer more than pumpkin picking and wine tastings; it also has a homemade ice cream and cheese shop!
Iowa
Enjoy the three-day Fall Fest in Sioux City with tons of activities and attractions.
Kansas
Check out Neewollah, the nine-day festival in Independence, Kansas.
Kentucky
Make sure to check out the Annual Autumn Scarecrow Display at Arboretum State Botanical Garden of Kentucky before it gets too cold!
Louisiana
The annual Oak Street Po-Boy Festival is a festive experience for the whole family.
Maine
A cheap way to experience the beautiful fall foliage is through the scenic byways along the coast.
Maryland
Bring out the whole family for crab picking, rowboat racing, boat docking contest, and more, at Tilghman Island Day!
Massachusetts
What better place to spend a spooky October than at Salem’s Psychic Fair and Witches’ Market!
Michigan
The famous Mackinac Island becomes a haunted manor in October. Check out the famous hotel and the haunted theatre!
Minnesota
Try something new with Trick-or-Treat geocaching!
Mississippi
You can’t miss Main Street Greenville’s Delta Hot Tamale Festival.
Missouri
Join Mt. Vernon in apple butter making and the largest fall festival in the area full of craft and food booths!
Montana
Check out the annual Apple Day, the Ravalli County Museum & Historical Society’s family-fun festival that’s followed by Apple Night, a hard cider tasting!
Nebraska
The Symphony Spooktacular is an orchestra concert for kids.
Nevada
Check out the Fall Farm Festival at Lazy P Farm in Winnemucca!
New Hampshire
Be a leaf peeper this fall at one of these state parks!
New Jersey
Head to Ralston Cider Mill for a tour and fresh pressed cider.
New Mexico
The Rio Grande Holiday Show is an inexpensive place to explore local art, food, and music.
New York
Get into nature at Watkins Glen State Park. One vehicle entrance fee is only $8!
North Carolina
For delicious apple picking, head to Sky Top Orchard.
North Dakota
Take a trip down the Enchanted Highway.
Ohio
The Sauerkraut Festival in Waynesville is a weekend full of delicious and experimental foods!
Oklahoma
Bring the whole family to Pumpkinville at Myriad Botanical Gardens.
Oregon
Watch competitors paddle in hollowed-out pumpkins at the West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta.
Pennsylvania
Enjoy the Fall Colors Wagon Ride at Hollabaugh Bros. Fruit Farm & Market!
Rhode Island
Visit Escobar’s Highland Farm for a cheap admissions corn maze!
South Carolina
The Habersham Harvest Festival is a yearly event with free admission.
South Dakota
Drive through Needles Highway for beautiful autumn landscapes.
Tennessee
Don’t miss Pumpkinfest in downtown Franklin for tons of cheap autumn activities for the whole family.
Texas
Enjoy Barton Hill Farms Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch!
Utah
Participate in the Witchfest Scavenger Hunt at Gardner Village.
Vermont
For delicious apple picking and many other events, hit up Shelburne Orchards.
Virginia
Don’t miss the peak fall colors in Shenandoah National Park!
Washington
There are tons of autumn activities throughout the Snohomish Valley Festival of Pumpkins!
West Virginia
The perfect place to see the fall colors at their peak is in October on the Appalachian Trail.
Wisconsin
Don’t miss the family activities and attractions at Shuster’s Farm!
Wyoming
Hit up the annual Trolley Ghost Tours in late October.
As you can see, there’s tons of fun autumn activities for you to do, no matter where you live.
