Looking for a fun fall activity for kids that gets them outside and exploring? This free printable Fall Walk Scavenger Hunt is the perfect activity for a crisp autumn day!
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Grab your printable, head outside for a neighborhood walk, nature walk, or family walk, and see how many fall-inspired items you can spot along the way. Kids will love searching for colorful leaves, pumpkins, tiny insects, and other fun surprises while enjoying the sights and sounds of fall.
Whether you’re looking for a fall activity for preschoolers, elementary-age kids, homeschool activities, or a fun babysitting activity, this scavenger hunt is an easy way to turn an ordinary walk into a little fall adventure.
🍁 Free Fall Walk Scavenger Hunt Printable
Our Fall Walk Scavenger Hunt is designed to be simple enough for younger children while still being fun for elementary-age kids.
Just download and print the free scavenger hunt, grab a pencil or crayon, and head outside!
As you walk, have kids check off each item when they find it. Some things will be easy to spot, while others will make them slow down and really look around.
🍂 What Will You Find?
The printable includes 20 fun fall things to find:
- 🍂 A fall wreath
- 🐶 A dog
- 🦋 A butterfly
- 🐞 A ladybug
- ❤️ A red leaf
- 🌲 A pinecone
- 🌼 Mums
- 🧚 A fairy house treasure
- 🍄 A mushroom
- 🪄 A magic wand
- 🪶 A feather
- 🎀 A fall bow
- 🧡 An orange tree
- 🐿️ A squirrel
- 🎃 Three pumpkins
- 🤎 A brown leaf
- 🪲 A roly poly
- 🐛 A caterpillar
- ☁️ Three cloud shapes
- 🪱 A worm
Some of the items are classic signs of autumn, while others turn the walk into a fall nature scavenger hunt with a little imagination mixed in.
🍃 How to Do a Fall Walk Scavenger Hunt
This activity couldn’t be easier!
1. Print the Scavenger Hunt
Print a copy of the free Fall Walk Scavenger Hunt printable for each child. You can put it on a clipboard to make it easier to use while walking.
2. Grab a Pencil
Bring a pencil, crayon, or washable marker so kids can check off each item they find.
3. Take a Fall Walk
Head around your neighborhood, to a local park, on a nature trail, or even around your backyard.
4. Start Searching!
Encourage kids to look carefully as they walk. They may spot things they normally wouldn’t notice!
When they find something on their list, they can check it off.
5. See If You Can Find Everything
Can you complete the entire fall scavenger hunt?
If you don’t find everything, that’s okay! The goal is to have fun exploring and enjoying the outdoors.
🍂 Turn Your Walk Into a Fall Adventure
One of the best things about a scavenger hunt is that it makes kids slow down and actually notice what’s around them.
Instead of simply walking past a tree, they might stop to look for a squirrel. Instead of stepping over leaves, they might search for a bright red leaf or brown leaf.
You can even encourage kids to use their imagination during the hunt.
A stick might become a magic wand, while something interesting near the ground could become a fairy house treasure.
Keep an eye out for tiny discoveries too. A caterpillar, worm, roly poly, mushroom, butterfly, or ladybug can make the walk feel like a real nature adventure.
🍁 Fun Ways to Use This Fall Scavenger Hunt
You don’t have to use this printable only on a neighborhood walk. There are lots of ways to enjoy it!
🏡 Neighborhood Fall Walk
Take a walk around your neighborhood and look for fall wreaths, pumpkins, mums, colorful trees, dogs, and other autumn decorations.
🌳 Nature Walk
Bring the scavenger hunt to a local park or nature trail and search for pinecones, leaves, mushrooms, insects, feathers, squirrels, and clouds.
👧 Babysitting Activity
Looking for an easy fall babysitting activity? Print a copy for the kids and take them outside for a scavenger hunt. It’s a simple way to get some fresh air while keeping kids entertained.
🏫 Classroom or School Activity
Teachers can use this as an outdoor fall classroom activity or a fun brain break during September or October.
🏠 Homeschool Fall Activity
This scavenger hunt also makes a great homeschool nature activity. Kids can practice observation skills while learning about seasonal changes, insects, plants, and trees.
🎃 Make It Even More Fun
Want to turn your fall walk into a bigger adventure?
Try adding some of these challenges:
🍂 Leaf Challenge:
Find as many different colored leaves as you can.
☁️ Cloud Challenge:
After finding the three cloud shapes on the printable, see if you can spot a cloud that looks like an animal.
🐿️ Nature Detective:
Look for clues that an animal has been nearby. Can you find acorns, chewed leaves, feathers, or other signs?
🪄 Magic Wand Challenge:
Find the perfect fallen stick to pretend is a magic wand.
🧚 Fairy Treasure Hunt:
Look for a tiny nature treasure that would be perfect for a fairy house.
🎃 Pumpkin Spotting:
See how many pumpkins you can find around your neighborhood after completing the three-pumpkin challenge on the printable.
🍂 Why Kids Love Fall Scavenger Hunts
Fall is one of the best seasons for getting outside with kids. The weather is cooler, leaves begin changing colors, and there are so many interesting things to see.
A fall scavenger hunt for kids gives children a reason to explore their surroundings and pay attention to the little details.
It’s also an activity that requires very little preparation. You don’t need a bunch of craft supplies or expensive toys — just print the scavenger hunt and go for a walk!
It’s perfect for:
- Fall family activities
- Fall activities for kids
- Preschool fall activities
- Elementary fall activities
- Homeschool activities
- Babysitting activities
- Classroom activities
- Nature walks
- Neighborhood walks
- Outdoor learning
- September activities
- October activities
🖨️ Get the Free Fall Walk Scavenger Hunt
Ready to go on a fall adventure?
Download the free Fall Walk Scavenger Hunt printable and take it with you on your next neighborhood or nature walk.
See how many items you can find, and don’t forget to look closely — you never know what little fall treasures you might discover!
Happy fall exploring! 🍂
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If you love easy fall activities, be sure to check out more fall printables and activities for kids from Play Planners. From scavenger hunts and games to printable activities and worksheets, there are plenty of ways to keep kids learning and having fun all season long.
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