50+ FREE Printable Scavenger Hunts for Kids (2024)

A list of more than 50 free printable scavenger hunts for kids that can be used all year long — great activities for indoor & outdoor fun!

I love a good scavenger hunt for kids!! You might think it’s because scavenger hunts can be a great learning opportunity which is true. Kids hone their observations skills, learn to work as a team, practice their reading skills and more.

But here’s my little secret …

I really love scavenger hunts because they are an awesome independent activity for kids!

Ahh…independent activities.

Which means I get a few minutes without hearing “Mom, Mom, Mom..” 🙂

For kids too young to read, you can find some great picture scavenger hunts.

And kids who are readers not only practice their reading skills but also make great leaders for younger sibs as they do a hunt together.

Adults can offer minimal help — for example, during dinner prep, read the items on the list while kids run around the house to find them. Plus scavenger hunts are great for holiday gatherings, birthday parties or just as a fun family activity on the weekend or a walk home from school!

Here’s a round-up of spectacular scavenger hunts for kids with monthly themes – more than 50 in all for year-round fun! We’ve included affiliate links for a few scavenger hunt items we love too!

One great thing that’s always good to have on hand is a sturdy 9 x 12″ Clipboard and pencil — it makes it SO much easier for kids to keep track of the paper and check off items!

Some of the hunts are the traditional print-and-go type hunts while others are more unique — every one of them is a great adventure 🙂 Have fun!!

January: Winter Scavenger Hunts for Kids

Outdoor Winter Scavenger Hunt | Edventures with Kids

Snow Day Scavenger Hunt | Fun Loving Families

Winter Nature Photo Hunt | Go Explore Nature

Animal Tracks Hunt | Edventures with Kids

February: Indoor Printable Scavenger Hunts

Indoor Scavenger Hunt (with a math twist!) | Edventures with Kids

Valentine Scavenger Hunt | Edventures with Kids

ABC Scavenger Hunt (you can do 5 different ways!!) | Edventures with Kids

March: Spring Scavenger Hunts for Kids

Early Spring Scavenger Hunt | Edventures with Kids

Outdoor Spring Scavenger Hunt | Edventures with Kids

Rainbow Photo Scavenger Hunt | Feels Like Home

St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt | Edventures with Kids

Outdoor Sensory Motor Scavenger Hunt | The Inspired Treehouse

If you’re looking for fun items to add to an Easter basket, younger kids will enjoy this Scavenger Hunt Card Game and older kids will love this book The Pocket Scavenger.