I would take the 25-26th. I would be leaving here after work on the 25th so wouldn't get there until about dark. Would have to take a vaca day for the 26th but that will still leave me with a few days for the fall outing as well. Should be good to go.
Didn't want to pick a date that was any closer to the fall outing or try to work it around school starting. Never a fun time of year around here when the kids start getting ready to head back. Weekends are spent shopping and getting supplies and all. They have been starting right around the start of archery season the last few years here.