Fall football is finally back! Every year the season ends, it seems like a long cold road until warm weather and the return of our favorite team on TV.
In Milwaukee, flashes of green and gold stir up a football fervor in even casual fans. Our kids love it, too. Make the game even more fun by involving your whole family.
Fall Football Fun: Pregame
A football game is the perfect time to cook up some grub with your home team – together. Little ones feel like a key part of the celebration and older kids get some great family bonding time. These touchdown-worthy snacks, appetizers and meals are easy to make and low maintenance:
- Chili con Queso with chips
- 1st down taco bar
- “Cheesehead” cheese & cracker platter
- Homemade veggie tray
- English muffin or mini bagel pizzas
- Lambeau Leap chili
Fall Football Fun: Get in the Spirit
A show of team pride makes each play that much sweeter. Create even more excitement with these spirit-boosting activities:
- Green & gold face paint
- Football-themed temporary tattoos
- Homemade cheese hats
- Mini foam fingers
- Glow sticks
- Green, gold & white manicures
Fall Football Fun: Gear Up
Nothing says “football fan” like donning a team jersey and other gear. Whether it’s representing your child’s favorite player or whatever fits the budget, kids get a kick out of fan gear. Sometimes traditional jerseys can get a little pricey, so Green Bay Packer accessories are another great way to celebrate. Consider some of these lower cost items for the whole family:
- Homemade tees
- Fabric markers & paint pens color up plain tees
- Green Bay Packer sew-on or stick-on appliques
- Tie-dye kits
- Key chains
- Socks
- Baseball hats
- Winter gloves, scarves & hats
- Stickers
- Shoelaces
- Hair clips
- Novelty jewelry
Fall Football Fun: Game On
To get your children more involved, use commercial breaks and halftime as play time. Put a Green Bay Packer twist on your families favorite social games. Some of them could even be used as tools to teach the rules of the game.
- Charades
- Pictionary with homemade draw cards
- Football trivia
- Flag football