Fall Scavenger Hunt Printable – Free Fun for Kids

Autumn is the perfect time to embrace the change of season and enjoy the vibrant colors and crisp air. Looking for a fun activity that can engage the whole family? Check out these free Fall Scavenger Hunt Printable PDF files. This interactive activity is not just a great way to explore the signs of the season but also promotes physical activity and observation skills. You can download this fun fall activity at the bottom of the post.

Why a Fall Scavenger Hunt?

Scavenger hunts are a wonderful way to encourage outdoor activities and social interaction. The autumn season, with its colorful leaves and cooler temperatures, is the perfect season for such fun activities. Our printable scavenger hunt brings together the beauty of the fall season with the thrill of a treasure hunt.

For the younger kids, the easy version comes with simpler clues, ensuring that they remain engaged and challenged just enough to enjoy the game without feeling overwhelmed. The older kids, on the other hand, can take on the harder version, with more challenging clues that will test their observation skills and knowledge about fall items.

Hide and Seek with Fall Items

The fun of a scavenger hunt lies in the hunt itself. Here are some fun ideas to spice up your fall-themed scavenger hunt:

1. Indoors or Outdoors: Depending on the weather and your space, you can set up this scavenger hunt inside your home or in your backyard. A local park, playground, or a nature trail can also be an exciting venue.
2. Laminated Clues: For longevity and to safeguard against overuse, consider laminating the clues. Use dry-erase markers if you wish to write on them. Kids love the extra fun of wiping them clean after!
3. Page Protector: You can put the clues or the recording sheet inside page protectors for extra durability.
4. Positioning of Clues: Make it physically engaging. Hide some clues low to the ground, encouraging kids to squat and bend, while others can be positioned higher up, urging them to reach out or even jump!
5. Handwriting Practice: Every clue found can be an opportunity to practice handwriting. The download includes both a dotted line recording sheet for beginners and a single spaced recording sheet for the more advanced.

Extra Fun with Our Printable

Our 24-page PDF printable fall scavenger hunt offers more than just a hunt. The download includes a compact version with all the cards on one page, perfect for sensory bins. Moreover, you can cut out the cards and indulge in a matching memory game with the 12 Fall nouns.

For those looking for more fall fun activities, we’ve curated a list of links that’ll ensure your family has a wonderful time:

• Color, Cut, Glue Scissor Practice for Fall
• Fall Gross Motor Activities
• Fall I-Spy Printable
• Free Fall Fine Motor Activities
• Fall Drawing Ideas

What’s in the Hunt?

Here is a list of Fall nouns you will be hunting for:

1. Leaves
2. Pumpkin
3. Acorn
4. Sweater
5. Apple
6. Cider
7. Scarecrow
8. Haystack
9. Orchard
10. Squirrel

When is a Good Time to Use the Fall Scavenger Hunt Printable?

Any Fall day is a perfect time for this fun Fall scavenger hunt.  Here are some other ideas of how to use the fall scavenger hunt list:

• expand vocabulary: hide the small cards in a sensory bin
• complete it before a field trip to an apple orchard, pumpkin patch, or corn maze.
• use it for a fun neighborhood scavenger hunt
• fun Thanksgiving activity too!
• during an OT, PT, or speech therapy session
• physical education class – hide the clues throughout an obstacle course
• Fall party game for the entire family and more!

Ready to Dive into the Fun?

Download your free printable fall scavenger hunts. Whether you’re seeking a fun way to spend an afternoon, hunting signs of fall, or planning to include it in your lesson plans, this Fall scavenger hunt printable will surely be a hit with kids of all ages. It’s not just a game, it’s an fun learning experience – from the thrill of the hunt to the joy of discovery. Happy fall, everyone!