Free Fall Scavenger Hunt Printable for Kids

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This fall scavenger hunt printable is one of those activities we end up reusing every year, just because it’s so easy and actually gets used.

I keep a laminated copy in the car with a dry-erase marker, and anytime we’re out, at the farmer’s market, on a weekend drive, or walking the dog, it turns into a quick fall-themed challenge.

It’s simple, visual, and works well across ages without needing to explain much. Just hand it over, and kids start noticing everything from squirrels to scarecrows.

Free fall scavenger hunt printable for kids with autumn objects to find outdoors

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Easy Fall Scavenger Hunt for Kids

This printable fall scavenger hunt includes 15 autumn-themed items that are easy to spot on a walk, trip to the park, or visit to a pumpkin patch.

It’s designed to get kids looking closely at their surroundings, and it works well for a mix of ages.

Here’s what they’ll be hunting for:

Scarecrow
Cornucopia
Owl
Tree with no leaves
Red leaf
Squirrel
Person sweeping leaves
3 pumpkins together
A cart or wheelbarrow
Fall bunting
Acorn
Fall sign
A black bird
Fallen leaves
Pumpkin

Printable fall scavenger hunt with autumn leaves, pumpkins, squirrels, and outdoor nature activities

We’ve used this during weekend hikes, neighborhood strolls, and even in the backyard.

If you want to reuse it throughout the season, laminating the sheet and keeping it in the car with a dry-erase marker makes it easy to pull out anytime.

A storage clipboard works well for holding the printable and a pen or marker, especially if you’re doing this on the go.

Although it’s simple enough for early elementary kids, older siblings usually jump in too, especially if you turn it into a timed challenge or team game.

Fall scavenger hunt PDF for kids stored in a clipboard for outdoor autumn adventures

More Fall Fun for Kids

If you’re looking for a few more fall printables to use alongside this scavenger hunt, here are some of our favorites:

Fall bingo cards: a fun way to wind down after the hunt.
Story-based fall coloring pages: with simple illustrations and a short autumn adventure.
Leaf identification coloring sheets: great for comparing real leaves to your finds.
A fall bucket list printable: perfect for checking off seasonal activities as you go.

And if your kids enjoy scavenger hunts in general, try our Thanksgiving treasure hunt or Halloween riddles scavenger hunt later in the season.