Free Fall Scavenger Hunt Printables: Fall Fun for Kids and Adults

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Fall’s cooler weather and colorful foliage make it the perfect time to enjoy nature. And with winter around the corner, we need to get out there and soak up the last of the warm(ish) days! So, what better way to explore the outdoors and have some extra fun than with a Fall Scavenger Hunt?!

A Scavenger Hunt is a Fun Way to Experience Fall

It’s tough to say goodbye to summer. And with fall schedules and the changing weather, it can be challenging to get outdoors as much as you like. But a scavenger hunt can add a little competition or excitement to your fall outdoor adventures!

It’s also the perfect way to experience fall. You’ll look closer at your surroundings and notice things you wouldn’t usually see on a regular fall hike or outing. You’ll pause to take in the sights, sounds, and smells of fall! You’ll feel more connected to nature – which is something we all need as we spend more and more time indoors.

Prepare for your scavenger hunt.

There’s not much to do to prepare for a fall scavenger hunt. Just print out one or all the printables below, grab a writing utensil and go! But, depending on the weather and where you hunt, you might want to do a little extra prep.

What to take with you:

Printable scavenger hunt(s). Print them on cardstock or place them in a plastic sleeve. And a clipboard is handy, especially if you printed them on regular paper.
Markers, crayons, pens, or pencils.
Layered clothing and waterproof shoes or boots – depending on the weather. You want to stay comfortable during your scavenger hunt!
Drinks and snacks! Might we suggest a thermos of hot apple cider?
Camera (or phone). You might want to photograph your finds, especially if you’re having a friendly competition with friends or family!

Kids Scavenger Hunt

A fall scavenger hunt is an excellent way to get kids outdoors! They’ll have so much fun hunting for objects they’ll forget they’re getting fresh air and exercise. Plus, it’s a great way to spark their curiosity about nature!

Use the printables below to check off all the items, reach a specific goal (find six things), or make it into a BINGO game. Also, you might take photos of found items or even collect some of the objects to take home.

We have two different kids’ fall scavenger hunts below. One is a nature hunt, best done in the park, woods, or around your neighborhood. The other is for the pumpkin patch!

Kids Fall Scavenger Hunt

Fall Scavenger Hunt for Kids — To share this printable, please link back to this article.

Pumpkin Patch Hunt

Pumpkin Patch Scavenger Hunt — To share this printable, please link back to this article.

Scavenger Hunt for Adults

Adults enjoy scavenger hunts too! It’s an excellent way to get out and explore nature. And it can be a ton of fun, whether you make it a competition or do it alone.

For the adults, we created a fall scavenger hunt with more items, some of which might be tougher to find. You can do your search alone, with your family, or with a group of friends! If you want, make it a game to see who can find the most items first (take photos to prove your finds!)

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More Fun Ideas

Make up your own fall scavenger hunt.
Hold an indoor scavenger hunt.
Make it a treasure hunt – create a series of clues that lead to the “treasure.”
Place items outdoors (or indoors) for others to find.
Head out with a group. Everyone has a list, and whoever takes photos of all the items first wins.
Go geocaching.
Make a scavenger hunt for anything: architectural features, signs, landmarks, items, animals, cars, etc.
Make it more challenging and have participants identify types of trees, leaves, weeds, animal tracks, berries, etc.
Consider a scavenger hunt app for your phone.