Recommended activities and recreational games for November: A collection of ideas to enjoy autumn
November brings a deepening chill.
As the natural world turns shades of red and yellow, are you looking for autumn activities everyone can enjoy together? In this article, we’ve gathered a variety of games and recreational activities, featuring plenty of autumn delights like sweet potatoes and acorns.
They all use familiar materials like newspaper and paper cups, so they’re easy to play with family and friends.
You’ll also find rhythm games set to children’s songs and active games to warm up your body—perfect for making autumn memories!
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Recommended activities and recreation games for November: A collection of ideas to enjoy autumn (21–30)
Chestnut Gathering Contest
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You can enjoy chestnut gathering without going outside! First, crumple up newspaper or similar to form chestnut shapes.
Cover them with brown or light orange construction paper to finish the chestnut look and color.
Once you’ve made a lot, put them in a box together with newspaper torn into strips.
Try to hide the chestnuts in the newspaper so they’re not visible at the start.
When you’re ready, use tongs or similar tools to search for and pick up the chestnuts.
Whoever collects the most within the time limit wins! If you want to increase physical activity, we recommend wearing a basket on your back and putting the chestnuts you collect into it.
Hanging up dried persimmons under the eaves Show
https://www.tiktok.com/@karitasunosato/video/7170660342018706690This is a game where you compete to see how many persimmons you can hang from a ring suspended under the eaves.
Make the persimmons and the eaves setup by hand.
Crumple newspaper into a ball and cover it with orange construction paper.
Twist and tape the gathered end with duct tape, then twist it further to form a forked stem.
Thread a calyx made from construction paper onto the stem, and your persimmon is done! For the game, insert the forked stem through the ring and hang it securely.
Whoever hangs the most within the time limit wins! Adjust the height of the eaves so players from children to seniors can enjoy it.
Onigiri Memory Game
It’s a perfect game for the hearty appetites of autumn—just playing it will make you hungry! The rules are the same as Concentration: find two rice balls (onigiri) that contain the same filling.
To make the materials, first cut several pieces of construction paper into triangular onigiri shapes.
Draw the seaweed (nori) with a pen or create it by gluing on a separate piece of paper.
On the back—the side where you drew the nori—draw a picture of your favorite onigiri filling.
Make sure each filling has a pair by drawing the same filling on two different onigiri.
Kids and older adults can help with making the materials too, so try doing it together!
Don-janken
A simple, fun game that gets everyone moving and excited! The rules are easy.
Split into two teams, line up in single file at each starting point, and when you meet someone on the path, play: “Don! Rock, paper, scissors!” The winner keeps moving forward, while the loser goes to the back of their team’s line and swaps with the next player.
Keep winning, and if you make it all the way into the opponent’s territory, you win.
Run, play rock-paper-scissors, cheer each other on—your body and heart will be totally satisfied! You can enjoy it indoors or outdoors.
With a little guidance from adults, both kids and grown-ups will quickly get hooked.
Bagworm Kendama Play
Here’s a fun way to give the usual kendama game an autumn twist! First, make the body of a bagworm by sticking leaf-shaped construction paper onto a paper cup.
Don’t forget to add eyes.
Next, crumple some newspaper into a ball and wrap it with vinyl tape to hold its shape.
Tie the ball and the paper cup together with a string—and you’re done! The way to play is almost the same as kendama: let the ball hang down, then swing it up with momentum and try to catch it in the cup.
If it lands cleanly inside, you’ve succeeded.
You can enjoy it over and over, so be sure to give it a try!
Wheelbarrow race
Wheelbarrow races are a game that adults can enjoy together with kids by competing for speed to the goal, setting up obstacles to overcome, and switching roles in turns.
The rules are simple: form pairs.
One person is the “cart,” moving forward using arm strength alone, and the other is the “driver,” holding the cart’s legs.
At the starting signal, everyone moves at once and aims for the finish line.
Be sure to play in a safe area and set a manageable distance.
This activity fosters balance, arm strength, and teamwork, so have both children and adults join in and get creative while having fun.
Tail-tag game
A simple and fun game that develops motor skills, reflexes, and communication! The rules are easy: everyone wears a “tail” made of a towel or cloth at their waist and starts at the signal.
Try to grab others’ tails while keeping yours from being taken.
The person who collects the most tails within the time limit wins.
With a few rule tweaks, it’s enjoyable even with age differences—that’s part of its charm.
You can play anywhere with a bit of open space, and prep is simple.
Keep safety in mind, and why not have adults join in, run around, and feel like kids again? Despite its simplicity, this game gets exciting and is a big hit with children!