While many consider the spring and summer to be the best time of year for outdoor play, a crisp fall day can be even better. While a particularly hot day might drive your kids indoors before long, the cooler fall weather is often comfortable well into November. Kids can get as active as they like without overheating or working up a sweat. As a parent, you don’t have to worry as much about sunburn or dehydration as your children enjoy the temperate autumn weather.
While the colder weather can make kids want to stay inside, a brand-new swing set is a perfect motivator to get them off the couch. While you’re doing your end-of-summer yard work, your kids will stay out of your hair with a fun playscape to hold their attention.
As kids go back to school and meet new classmates, a brand-new swing set can serve as the focal point of playdates, providing the foundation for new friendships. As school returns and many parents are no longer concerned with keeping their kids occupied, swing sets aren’t in peak demand. Retailers begin clearing out their inventory to get ready for next year’s models. So, you can take advantage of clearance deals. Plus, with the holiday season right around the corner, sales on toys skyrocket. These factors can make fall the best time to buy a playset.
The season also sparks the imagination during outdoor play sessions. Your kiddos can wonder at the colorful foliage from the high-point in their swing arcs or slide into a freshly-raked pile of leaves. As Halloween rolls around, you can decorate the playscape with cobwebs and pumpkins. With the right decor, it can become a festive activity for a kid-friendly Halloween party or a way to redirect kids’ energy from a post-trick-or-treating sugar rush.