Autumn is one of the best times of year for a scavenger hunt with kids. There’s so much to spot that you simply won’t find any other time of year — golden leaves underfoot, conkers and acorns scattered on the ground, and berries turning bright red on the hedgerows. Wrap up, head outdoors, and let the kids blow off the cobwebs with our free autumn scavenger hunt list.
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Autumn is a wonderful season to get outside with the kids. Slow down and take a proper look around: the changing colours on the leaves, nuts and seeds on the ground, and berries ripening on bushes and trees all give little ones plenty to spot and talk about.
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Try Our Autumn Scavenger Hunt
A scavenger hunt is a brilliant way to get kids engaging with nature outdoors. Whether they’re walking, running, cycling or scooting along, having a list to work through encourages them to really look, listen and notice what’s around them — often spotting far more than they would on an ordinary walk.
You can download our free Autumn Scavenger Hunt here — just print it out and bring it along for some seasonal outdoor fun.
Don’t stop when the walk ends. Bring home some of your nature finds and turn the fun into a rainy-day craft session. Autumn leaves are perfect for these leaf craft ideas — a great way to keep the seasonal fun going indoors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What age is the autumn scavenger hunt suitable for?
The list is designed to be simple and visual, so it works well for younger children with a bit of help, and just as well for older kids hunting independently.
Do I need to print the scavenger hunt to use it?
Printing it out makes it easiest to tick off finds on the go, but you can also view it on a phone or tablet if you’d rather not print.
Where’s the best place to do an autumn scavenger hunt?
A local park, garden, woodland walk or even your own back garden all work well — anywhere with trees, hedges or fallen leaves gives kids plenty to find.
What can we do with the things we collect?
Save your finds for a simple craft session afterwards — autumn leaves in particular are great for leaf craft projects at home.
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