Fun Things to Do with Kids on the Allotment This Autumn Half Term
The October half-term is the perfect opportunity to get children outdoors and exploring the allotment. With crisp air, colourful leaves, and autumn harvests, allotments turn into vibrant outdoor classrooms full of curiosity, hands-on learning, and seasonal fun. Here are some simple activities to keep kids entertained and inspired this autumn.
1. Pick Your Own Veg
Autumn is harvest season! Let children experience the joy of digging up potatoes, picking carrots, or gathering late-season pumpkins. Harvesting their own food is a wonderful way to teach them where it comes from — and they’re much more likely to try new vegetables when they’ve picked them themselves.Top veg to harvest with kids:
- Carrots
- Potatoes
- Parsnips
- Pumpkins
- Winter squash
- Late-season peas
