KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The dog days of summer have passed and the warm month holidays have gone by. Typically, the Kosciusko County activities dwindle a bit and people’s focus shifts to the indoor areas.

Since children are back in school, parents may find themselves with more daytime freedom, and crazier night schedules. As the temperatures cool, it gets harder to find outdoor activities and ways to fill free time.

Matthew Fisher, 9, shows off his new Lego creation after a day at WCPL. From 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month, WCPL invited children ages 5-14 to build with Legos provided by the library. No registration or library card is required.

The Warsaw community offers several fall events that also contribute to charitable causes while providing fun. Warsaw is offering a full charitable weekend Sept. 18 and 19, kicking it off with a Techno-Glo 5K to benefit Humanity & Hope United Foundation. The glow in the dark run begins at 7:15 p.m. in Winona Lake Park and registration will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. or at RunSignUp.com.

From 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, the Rodeheaver Auditorium will be hosting a Kids Market Consignment Sale with the proceeds to benefit local nonprofits assisting women and children. Beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, the community can raise awareness and funds for ending hunger around the world. The walk begins at the Salvation Army in Warsaw, and participants can register before the walk or online. For more info, visit gwma.info.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, children should get 60 minutes of exercise each day, and adults should be getting about 150 minutes of medium intensity exercise once a week. Reaching out for community walks or other events can help keep children and adults active.

Warsaw Community Public Library is a resource for those looking to keep fall active. Valeria Fisher, adult program administrator at WCPL, said the library offers many programs year round, including book clubs, make it and take it projects and educational programs on Social Security, health or IRAs.

“These programs educate the community in areas that they need help with. Some of them entertain like musicals or the remember Pete Seeger concert in October,” wrote Fisher in an email, “Except for a small fee on making some of the crafts, all programs are free and that is good for families.”

On Oct. 14, the library will be holding a make it and take it class, and a card making class for just $8 Oct. 26. For more information about the events for the coming months, visit the website at www.warsawlibrary.org.

For those looking to try new fares during the cooler months, Kosciusko will continue to host farmers markets into the end of October. Pierceton Market is held each Friday from 4-7 p.m. at Brower Park. The county farmers market is held on Center Street in Warsaw by the courthouse and is open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday.

Warsaw is also hosting a “Taste and Trade Expo,” Friday, Oct. 9, and Saturday, Oct. 10. The event will be held at the Grace College campus and will host a series of vendors from food caterers, retailers and even live entertainment. The event typically hosts nearly 100 vendors, giving plenty of options for shopping and snacking for all ages. Admission is just $5 for adults, free for children under 12.

Whatever age or skill set, Warsaw will be filled with fall crafts, snacks and plenty of ways to sneak in a little exercise for a good cause. Don’t give up on summer fun yet, it’s just making its way to cooler days.