Get the kids outside this fall with our free printable Fall Scavenger Hunt for Kids! This 3-page printable pack turns any walk in the park into an exciting treasure hunt with 16 fall items to find — from red leaves and acorns to squirrels and spider webs.
Each item has its own checkbox and a colorful picture clue, so even pre-readers can join the hunt. Kids simply tick off each box as they spot the item in real life. It’s screen-free, educational, and works for one child, siblings, or a whole classroom.
What’s Inside
- Cover page with hunt instructions
- 16 illustrated scavenger hunt items: red leaf, yellow leaf, orange leaf, acorn, pinecone, pumpkin, apple, squirrel, bird feather, spider web, mushroom, corn stalk, scarecrow, hay bale, sunflower, and owl
- Large checkboxes kids can tick with a pencil or crayon
How to Play
- Step 1: Print the scavenger hunt pages (one per child).
- Step 2: Head to a park, garden, or woodland trail with pencils.
- Step 3: Kids search for each item and tick the checkbox when found.
- Step 4: Celebrate! Offer a small prize for completing the full hunt.
Teacher tip: Use it as a science observation activity — after the hunt, have students sort their finds by color, size, or texture, and discuss how nature prepares for winter.
Perfect For
- Family nature walks and weekend outings
- Preschool and kindergarten fall units
- Homeschool nature study
- Fall birthday parties and playdates
- Thanksgiving gatherings with kids
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What ages is the fall scavenger hunt for?
This scavenger hunt works for ages 3–10. Picture clues let pre-readers play independently, while older kids enjoy the challenge of finding all 16 items. Adults can read items aloud for the youngest hunters.
Can I use this for a classroom or party?
Absolutely! The printable is free for personal and single-classroom use. Print one copy per child for classrooms, birthday parties, scout groups, or homeschool co-ops.
Do I need anything besides the printable?
Just the printed pages and a pencil or crayons per child. The hunt works in any outdoor space — a garden, park, school playground, or woodland trail.