I love a craft that looks cute when it is finished and does not take the whole afternoon to set up. So I went looking for the best fall crafts for kids I could find, from scarecrows and suncatchers to pumpkin painting and little turkeys for the Thanksgiving table.
Whether you need something for a classroom, a play date, a rainy weekend, or a spot for the kids at your Thanksgiving, you will find a fall craft for kids below. Most of these come as complete kits, so there is nothing extra to buy, and plenty of them make enough pieces to share.
Easy Paper Crafts
These are the crafts I would reach for first. They come with everything in the box, they do not need scissors or a lot of glue, and they look cute hanging up when they are done. Most make a lot of pieces, so they are great for a classroom, a play date, or a big family table.
Fall Flower Bouquet Craft Kit for Kids, 24 Pack
A sweet "thankful" craft that ends with a little bouquet kids can hand to someone they appreciate. The kit has enough flower cardstock, kraft paper, glue point sheets, and straws to make plenty of bouquets, so it works for a whole classroom or a big family table. It is easy to set up and good practice for small hands.
Fall Coloring Wreath Crafts, 24 Pieces
Sturdy cardboard wreaths for kids to color in their own way, each about the size of a paper plate. Once the coloring is done, you can hang them on a door, a window, or the wall. It is a calm, low mess activity that is great for Thanksgiving week.
Fall Scarecrow Craft Kit, 48 Sets
Peel and stick scarecrows with no glue or scissors needed. The pre cut cards and sticker sheets come in eight styles, and each scarecrow gets a string so it can hang from a door, window, or bulletin board. With this many sets, it is a great pick for a group of kids or a classroom party.
Crinkle Tissue Paper Corn Craft Kit for Kids, Makes 12
Bright, crinkly tissue paper ears of corn that kids can make without any glue. You just peel off the top layer to reach the sticky surface, so it is easy for little hands and quick to clean up. They make fun classroom decorations.
Candy Corn Button Craft Kit, 12 Set
Kids stick colorful buttons onto a candy corn card to make their own design, then hang it up with the included rope. The kit comes with yellow, orange, and white buttons and glue point sheets, so there is nothing extra to buy. It has small parts, so it is best with a little help for younger kids.
Fall Pumpkin Ornament Craft Kit, 30 Sets
Paper strip pumpkins with chenille stems and pins, in fall designs like maple leaves, pumpkins, and acorns. The instructions are easy to follow, and the finished pumpkins make cute ornaments, party favors, or little decorations for a classroom or a fall table.
Fall Leafy Hedgehog Magnet Craft Kit for Kids
A hedgehog with a sweet snout and googly eyes, layered with colorful autumn leaf shapes. The kit uses self adhesive foam pieces and comes with instructions and extra pieces. When it is done, the magnet goes right on the fridge, so it makes a cute keepsake for school or home.
Suncatchers and Window Art
Suncatchers are the craft that looks the most impressive for how easy they are. Kids do the sticking and sprinkling, and then the window does the rest once the sun comes through.
Fall Leaves Suncatcher Paper Kit for Window, 27 Pieces
A stained glass style craft with nine fall shapes, including leaves and pumpkins. You stick the black frame onto the sticky film, sprinkle on the colorful cellophane pieces, and trim the extra. The sprinkling and trimming make it a better fit for older kids, while younger kids will need a little help. When it is on the window, the sunlight makes it glow, so it is a pretty way to decorate for fall.
Fall Suncatcher Crafts Kit, 32 Set
Precut fall cards and stickers in eight designs, like pumpkins, maple leaves, squirrels, and acorns, plus colored tissue paper and ribbon. Kids fill in the shapes and hang the finished suncatchers in a window. It is a great option for a class, a party, or a rainy afternoon at home.
Painting and Decorating
If you have a kid who loves a paintbrush, these are the picks. They turn plain pumpkins, rocks, and wooden ghosts into little decorations you can keep out all season.
DIY Fall Pumpkin Painting Kits, 12 Sets
A no carve pumpkin idea with everything included. You get small white foam pumpkins, eight colors of acrylic paint, brushes, rhinestone stickers, and jack o lantern face stickers. Kids can paint their own and display them on a mantel, a table, or in a fall centerpiece, and they last year after year.
Creepy Creatures Rock Painting Halloween Craft Kit
Kids paint ten river rocks into silly spooky creatures, with ten paint colors, 30 googly eyes, and transfer decals that go on with a little water. It is a fun Halloween craft and a good option for kids who like to build a little story around what they make.
Wooden Ghost DIY Photo Frames, 12 Set
Small wooden ghost frames, about two to three and a half inches each, with black and white paint, brushes, and glue included. Kids can decorate them however they like. They are easy to paint, and they make cute little Halloween decorations or party activities.
Thanksgiving Table Crafts
If you are hosting, keeping the kids busy is half the battle. These two make the kids part of the table and give them something fun to do while the adults cook.
Thanksgiving Turkey DIY Craft Kits, 12 Sets
Build your own turkeys with molding clay, wiggly eyes, pipe cleaners, and turkey stickers. The set makes enough for everyone, so each person at the table can make one and use it as a place setting. It has small parts, so check the age guidance on the listing before you hand it to little kids.
Fall Giant Coloring Poster and Tablecloth, 30 x 72 Inches
A giant paper poster that keeps kids busy for a long time. It is big enough that you can roll it out on a table, tape it to a wall, or put it on the floor. It doubles as a table cover, which makes it a great pick for the kids at a big Thanksgiving meal.
Quiet Time Activities
Not every craft has to be messy. These are the ones I would pack for a car ride, a waiting room, or a cozy night in.
Halloween Sticker Book with 8 Coloring Pages
A lay flat spiral bound sticker book with over 300 Halloween stickers and a set of coloring pages. The side by side pages let kids stick and play without flipping back and forth, and the foam and jewel stickers are a nice bonus. It is a good quiet time activity for car rides and rainy days.
Cozy Autumn Word Search Book, Large Print
A craft for the grown up in the house. This large print book has over 3,000 autumn themed words to find, so it is easy on the eyes. It is a calm way to unwind with a warm drink on a crisp fall afternoon, and it makes a thoughtful little gift.
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Cute Fall Crafts FAQ
What are the best fall crafts for kids?
Easy kits with everything included are the best place to start. Paper crafts like the fall wreath, scarecrow, and candy corn are quick to finish, while suncatchers and pumpkin painting give kids something to display all season.
What are easy fall crafts for a classroom?
Look for kits that make a lot of pieces, like the scarecrow cards, the coloring wreaths, and the flower bouquet kit. They are made for groups, need little prep, and come with extra pieces.
What fall crafts can I do with toddlers?
A sticker book or a giant coloring poster is a good fit for little ones, since there is no glue or cutting. For crafts with small parts, like the candy corn buttons, plan to help and check the age guidance on each listing.
What can I do to keep kids busy at Thanksgiving?
Give them their own project, like the turkey craft kits or a giant coloring tablecloth. They keep kids occupied while the adults cook, and they double as table decor.
Are there fall crafts for adults?
Yes. A large print autumn word search is a relaxing way to enjoy the season, and painting pumpkins or window suncatchers are fun for adults too. Many of these kits make a nice group activity at a fall party or a tailgate.
Where should I hang fall crafts?
Suncatchers look best on a window that gets sun, and paper crafts like scarecrows and wreaths hang well from a door, a bulletin board, or a string across a mantel. Painted pumpkins and rocks look cute on a shelf or table.