Download 7 free printable fall scavenger hunts for kids! Includes nature, outdoor, festival,
leaf, and blank scavenger hunt PDFs for autumn fun.
Who doesn’t love fall? Falling leaves. Leaves changing colors. Cooler, crisper weather. (Finally some relief from that summer heat!).
And while the kids are getting back to school, there is still plenty of time for fun fall activities. So I decided to make some scavenger hunts.
There are 7 hunts below:
-Outdoor
-Fall festival
-Nature
-Leaves x 2 (one for finding specific leaves and another that is more general)
-Indoor (for those rainy days)
-Blank create your own fall scavenger hunt
If you’re looking for stuff to do with the kids this fall, you have to check out my Free Printable Fall Bucket List. It’s not only a long list of ideas, but includes links to tons of activities.
I also have Free Printable Fall Coloring Pages that you might like.
Instructions on Printing
• Print options: regular paper works just fine. If you’re going to use the “Ziploc bag trick” (below), then card stock might work better.
• All of the files are in pdf below. Just hit the “download” button (or pink word “download,” depending upon browser).
• The default size of these is full-page.
Instructions on Playing
Start by downloading and printing the scavenger hunt of choice.
One-Time Use:
If you’re using going to use the regular paper just once, I highly suggest having a sturdy clipboard to hold during the hunt so you won’t be chasing paper around if the wind catches it. (I once chased family history paperwork all over a cemetery…it was not fun.)
If you’re using a clipboard, you might want to tie the marker or pen to the clipboard so it doesn’t get lost.
Multi-Use:
If you want to re-use the scavenger hunt, laminate it or slide it into a page protector. Just remember to use dry-erase markers to be able to wipe off the marks.
Or you can put in a Ziploc bag (tape it in place), and then use the dry-erase markers.
Ways to Play:
Depending on the ages of the kids involved, you can play differently.
For younger kids, take your time and just let them find everything. They’ll have plenty of fun!
Older kids might want to compete. You can set a time limit and see who finds the most (this works best if you know some of the items aren’t available to be found). Or just see who can find everything fastest.
You can also have the kids take a picture of each item. This works really well with older kids.
Free Printable Fall Scavenger Hunts
Fall Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
This is a free printable outdoor fall scavenger hunt for kids. Filled with outdoor and fall-specific things to find (such as colored leaves and acorns), it’s perfect for an outdoor walk.
Fall Festival Scavenger Hunt
Free printable fall festival scavenger hunt for kids is a great activity for fall fairs, street festivals, or corn mazes.
Fall Nature Scavenger Hunt
During your next walk in nature, take along this free printable fall nature scavenger hunt for kids. Filled with nature items: colored leaves, stones, animals, berries, etc., it’s perfect to help kids observe the nature around them.
Fall Leaf Scavenger Hunt
I actually have 2 free printable leaf scavenger hunts for kids below. Each has a description below the picture and the file to download is below each description.
This fall leave scavenger hunt is a fun fall picture scavenger hunt that helps kids identify leaves by their colors, shapes, and the graphics. Leaves include red maple, elm, oak, and more.
This is a more general hunt. It’s good for younger kids who might have trouble distinguishing different leaf species. Kids will search for red, orange, yellow, and green leaves, along with leaves in a variety of shapes.
Indoor Fall Scavenger Hunt
One thing about fall is that the weather isn’t always great. So a free printable indoor scavenger hunt is great for those cold, rainy days.
Blank Scavenger Hunt: Create your own fall scavenger hunt
Make your own fall fun with this blank fall scavenger hunt printable! This lets you customize the scavenger hunt with your own items, making it perfect for your kids. You can use it in the classroom, for homeschool, around the house, or out in nature.
Would You Be Interested in Other Seasons?
These are the first scavenger hunts I’ve done (though I’ve done treasure hunts for almost every holiday!). Did you like these? Which was your favorite?
And would you like to see scavenger hunts for different seasons? If so, comment below letting me know.
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I love these – they are cute and I think other seasons would be great!
Yay! I’m glad you liked them. Thanks for the feedback. I definitely think I’ll be doing all the seasons. I already have summer done. So just have winter & spring left.
Thank you for these! They are so cute! It’s going to be a lot of fun exploring the world and getting into the season.
Thank you! I just started doing scavenger hunts for the website this year and have been surprised how popular they are. I also have a summer and Halloween one. And will definitely be doing a winter and spring one. And maybe some for other holidays. Thanks for taking the time to comment and enjoy the hunts.
What a fantastic idea! I love the variety of scavenger hunts you’ve provided. They’ll be perfect for my kids’ fall activities. Can’t wait to print these out and start exploring! Thanks for sharing!
I love these fall scavenger hunts! They’re such a fun way to get the family outside and enjoy the beautiful autumn scenery. Can’t wait to print them out and start hunting! 🍂🍁