The end of summer doesn't necessarily mean the end of adventures. In the Midwest, it's easy to find fun every kid in the family will enjoy in autumn. Celebrate everything by picking apples At County Line Orchard in Hobart, Ind., hop a tractor to the orchards and fields to get apples right off the trees, and gather pumpkins and other fall harvests. TIP: Wear gym shoes that you don't mind getting muddy. Children two and under are free. Kick off the football season with a stadium tour You may not be able to get tickets to the big game, but most NFL teams offer stadium tours. Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisc., offers the popular Champion Stadium Tour. TIP: Children five and under are free. Gather around a toasty campfire On Saturdays in October, Starved Rock State Park in Oglesby, Ill., offers free campfire stories under the stars. Storytime begins at 7 p.m. and lasts about an hour. TIP: Campfires are free and open to the public. Celebrate the harvest at local fall festivals Scarecrow-loving families should visit Emma Krumbee's Scarecrow Festival in Belle Plaine, Minn. You and your family can walk down the Scarecrow Patch lined with about 100 handmade friendly scarecrows. TIP: This festival is ideal for kids nine and under. What should you do when traveling at County Line Orchard?
Put on thick clothes. Prepare a big bag. Wear gym shoes. Rent a tractor.