55+ Fall Crafts For Kids

Last Updated on August 20, 2026 by Masha Eretnova

Fall is a great time to do some simple crafts with the kids or make a few decorations for the home. There are leaves, pumpkins, paper plates, yarn, and other easy materials that can turn into fun little projects for the season.

I put together these easy fall craft ideas for kids of all ages to make it easier to find something fun to do this season. You can choose a quick craft for kids, a simple decoration, or an easy project to make at home or at school.

Hedgehog Craft

Look at this cutie! To make this hedgehog craft you will need craft paper, scissors, and glue.

Cut a rounded dome shape from cream or tan cardstock for the hedgehog’s body and make little cuts spaced out along the edge for the spines. From light tan or pink cut out the belly and face side, glue or draw eyes, nose, fold the corners to make ears.

For the apple, cut 3 rounded shapes of half an apple from red paper and glue them as shown on the photo. cut out small yellow parts for apple center and add to each side of the 3D apple. Draw the seeds with a black marker.

Cut two paws and glue on top of the apple. You can add little green leaves and tuck them above the apple, too.

Fall Leaf Craft

This leaf craft is a fun way for kids to learn how leaves change color during autumn. They can cut out the leaves, arrange them from green to yellow, orange, and red, then put them together to make a small leaf-shaped notepad. It’s a simple craft that also encourages kids to notice the changes happening in nature.

Fall & Thanksgiving Paper Plate Wreath Craft

Kids can welcome fall by turning a simple paper plate into a colorful wreath. They can add leaves, flowers, and a banner, then write thankful words on the blank leaves to make it more meaningful. Once finished, the wreath can be hung on a door, wall, or classroom board as a fall or Thanksgiving decoration.

Thanksgiving Paper Plate Wreath

This Thanksgiving paper plate wreath gives kids a fun way to color, cut, and decorate their own holiday craft. They can add the turkey, pumpkins, leaves, and apples around the plate, then enjoy hanging up their finished wreath at home or in the classroom.

Friendly Frankenstein DIY Halloween Treat Bags

These friendly Frankenstein treat bags can make Halloween feel cute and fun for kids. They can enjoy giving each bag a silly face, funny teeth, and tiny bolts on the side. After they finish, they can use the bags for treats, party favors, or a sweet Halloween surprise.

Leaf Spray Painting Art Activity

Kids can have fun choosing their favorite leaves and spraying different colors over the paper. The best part is lifting each leaf and seeing the shape appear like a little surprise. It’s a simple fall art idea that lets toddlers play with colors and enjoy nature at the same time.

How To Make Fall Leaf Lanterns

Collecting pretty fall leaves makes this craft feel fun before the lantern even starts. Toddlers get to choose their favorite leaves, press them onto the jar, and watch the colors shine when the light is added. It’s a sweet fall craft that feels special when they see their lantern glow.

Pumpkin Spice Play Dough Recipe

This pumpkin spice play dough gives toddlers a soft, squishy fall activity they can enjoy with their hands. They can roll it, shape it, use cookie cutters, and pretend to make tiny pumpkin pies. The warm pumpkin spice scent makes playtime feel extra fun for fall.

Autumn Wreath

Toddlers can enjoy coloring paper leaves and placing them around a paper plate wreath. The simple fall colors, leaf shapes, and hands-on decorating make this a fun craft for home, daycare, or a classroom fall activity.

Fall Dot Marker Pages

These fall dot marker pages give toddlers an easy way to enjoy pumpkins, leaves, acorns, animals, and Thanksgiving pictures. They can fill each dot with color, practice focus, and keep their hands busy with a calm fall printable activity.

Free Printable Fall Headband Craft for Kids

Let your toddler color their own fall crown with leaves and acorns, then wear it for the rest of the activity. The printable pages make it easy for a classroom or home craft, and the extra bands can even turn into little fall bracelets.

Fall Paper Bag 3D Tree Craft

Toddlers can enjoy making their own little tree that stands up on the table. They get to twist the paper bag, tear the fall-colored paper, and add leaves wherever they want, so the craft feels playful and hands-on.

Fall Leaves Paper Plate Wreath Craft

Decorating a paper plate wreath gives toddlers and preschoolers room to choose their favorite leaves, colors, ribbon, and glitter glue. They can enjoy adding each leaf around the wreath and then hanging their fall craft on a door or wall when it’s done.

Pumpkin Seed Painting Fall Art for Kids

Pumpkin seeds make this fall painting feel extra fun and hands-on. Toddlers can slide the seeds through paint, mix fall colors, and make their own colorful art in a way that feels more like play than a regular painting activity.

Colorful Pumpkin Seed Art Fall Tree

Bright pumpkin seeds make this fall tree art feel fun for kids to build piece by piece. They can choose the seed colors, place them on the branches like leaves, and enjoy making a cheerful fall picture with simple materials.

Fall Tissue Paper Suncatchers Craft

The tissue paper pieces make this fall suncatcher fun for toddlers to layer and arrange. They can fill the leaf with different colors, hang it in the window, and enjoy seeing the light shine through their finished craft.

Tissue Paper Fall Tree Craft for Kids

Crumpled tissue paper makes this fall tree craft fun for toddlers to touch, scrunch, and place on the branches. They can choose red, orange, yellow, or brown pieces and enjoy watching their tree fill up with fall leaves.

Fall Fingerprint Tree

This fingerprint tree lets your toddler use real twigs and colorful finger dots to make fall leaves. They can enjoy tapping red, orange, and yellow prints around the branches and watching their simple tree turn into a bright autumn craft.

Fall Leaves Bookmark Craft for Kids

Using real leaves they picked outside, toddlers can create an autumn-inspired bookmark. They can choose different colors and shapes, place them on cardstock, and enjoy making a simple fall craft that feels personal.

Fall Leaf Confetti Fine Motor Activity

Punching tiny circles out of fall leaves gives kids of one to three years old a fun way to play with real nature materials. They can collect leaves, use the hole punch, and enjoy sprinkling the little leaf confetti into crafts, cards, or table decorations.

Acorn Handprint Craft

Tracing their own hand makes this acorn craft feel intercative, very personalize, and fun for kids under 3. They can add the cap, eyes, and smile to turn the handprint into a cute fall acorn friend they can display or give as a keepsake.

Paper Plate Pumpkins Craft

Tearing and layering orange tissue paper makes this paper plate pumpkin fun for kids to create. They can add the curly green vine, a little stem, and enjoy seeing their pumpkin turn into a cute fall decoration for the fridge, wall, or classroom.

Popsicle Stick Scarecrow Fall Craft

Making a scarecrow with popsicle sticks gives kids a fun fall character to decorate. They can paint the face, add googly eyes, draw a smile, and place leaves or sparkly details on the hat to make it their own.

DIY Fall Paper Leaf Garland

With the printable template, kids can easily make colorful paper leaves and turn them into a garland to hang at home. They can pick their favorite fall colors, add the leaf details, and enjoy making a simple fall decoration they can display in their room or around the house.

Broccoli Fall Tree Stamping Craft

This fun fall craft for toddlers is a stamp activity using…raw broccoli! You can have fun stamping bright autumn leaves around all sorts of trees. Kids can mix red, orange, and yellow colors, watch their tree fill up with fall leaves, and enjoy making their own artwork. It also includes a printable tree template, so the craft is easy to start.

Paper Plate Scarecrow

Kids can have fun making their own silly scarecrow face for fall. They can choose the hat, hair, and small decorations, so it feels like their own character. This is a cute craft for kids who enjoy painting, gluing, and making funny faces.

Fall Day Popsicle Stick Frame

Kids can decorate this frame with fall stickers and sparkly glue. They’ll enjoy choosing where to place each pumpkin, leaf, or apple. It also gives them a fun way to show off a favorite fall photo.

Pumpkin Patch Dramatic Play Kit

This printable lets kids pretend they have their own pumpkin patch. They can act like farmers, shoppers, or helpers while they play. It’s a a great activity for families with many kids or back-to-school classroom.

Pumpkin Pie Footprint

Some kids will smile when they see their footprint turn into a pumpkin pie picture. It feels playful and special because the craft uses their own little foot. This is a sweet fall activity that kids can enjoy making and families can love keeping.

Painting with Corn Sensory Art Activity

Kids can explore this one with their hands, not just a paintbrush. The corn pieces make different marks, so every paper can turn out in a fun way. It’s a playful art activity for kids who like touching, testing, and making messy little designs.

Pumpkin Apple Stamping

Kids will enjoy seeing an apple make pumpkin shapes on paper. Each stamp can look a little different, which makes the activity feel like play. It’s a fun fall art idea for kids who like dipping, pressing, and adding cute details.

Fall Snow Globe

Kids can shake this fall snow globe and watch the tiny leaves move around inside. It feels calm and fun because the leaves float slowly like they are falling from a tree. This is a nice craft for kids who enjoy looking, shaking, and watching things swirl.

Fall Fox Handprint Craft

This fox craft gives kids a fun surprise when their painted hand becomes the fox’s body. They can enjoy pressing their hand on the page and seeing the picture look more complete. It’s a cute fall printable for kids who like making art with their own handprints.

Popsicle Stick Apple Craft

Kids can make their own little apple without needing too many pieces. The bright red sticks make it feel cheerful and easy to follow. It’s a nice fall craft for kids who enjoy making simple decorations with their hands.

Cupcake Liner Owl

These owls feel fun because kids can give each one big eyes and bright patterns. They can play with colors on the wings and make the owls look silly or sweet. It’s a cute fall craft for kids who enjoy making animal art and all you need is a cupcake liner and a few supplies!

Fall Mushroom Wreath

A warm and cozy grapevine wreath decorated with fall mums, a mini crate full of mushrooms, all assembled with cheap Dollar Tree supplies in under an hour. A more involved autumn door project for crafters who want something with a few layers to build.

Dollar Tree Candy Cone Home Decor

Super easy and cheap to make home decor with fall colors that are inspired by famous candy corn! Dollar Tree has all the supplies and you get to work on it just one afternoon.

Farmhouse Pumpkin Decor

Cozy and rustic pumpkin decor using fake tins and Dollar Tree supplies you can make for your kitchen in no time! Super easy to make and has fun, farmhouse-style crackling texture and nice wood feel to it.

Crochet Fall Leaves

Crochet Fall Leaves are simple maple leaf coasters made with cotton yarn. The pattern uses only five rounds, so it is a good project for beginners and for using leftover yarn. You can place them on your table, join them into a fall garland, or add them to cushions and blankets.

Pumpkin Magnets Craft

This quick fall craft gives you an easy way to add a handmade detail to your seasonal decor. You can choose plain orange paper or draw jack-o-lantern faces to make each magnet look different. Since the project takes about an hour or less, it works well for a relaxed afternoon of crafting.

Mason Jar Pumpkins

Painting these mason jar pumpkins offers a simple way to make fall decor without spending much. You can mix orange and white paint to create different shades, then add cork stems, leaves, and jute for a farmhouse look.

DIY Pumpkin Vases

Hollowing out mini pumpkins gives you an easy seasonal project that also puts fresh flowers to use. You can mix orange and white pumpkins, then arrange the stems in a way that fits your table. Set the finished vases together for a fall display or use them as a Thanksgiving centerpiece.

Decoupage Pumpkin

Decoupage gives you a calm fall project where you can take your time arranging each paper detail. You might keep the design simple with one focal image or cover more of the pumpkin with flowers, birds, and vines. The finished pumpkin brings a personal touch to your seasonal decor and can match the colors already used in your home.

Turkey Crochet Coasters

These turkey coasters are a fun way to bring your crochet into the Thanksgiving season. Once the round base is complete, the colorful feathers and small embroidered face give each piece its character. Crochet a matching set for your table or bundle them with mugs for easy handmade gifts.

Pumpkin Crochet Mug Cozy

For a small fall project, this mug cozy gives you something useful to finish in about 30 minutes. The double-stranded yarn creates a thicker fit, while the leaf, stem, and tendril add the pumpkin detail. Pair it with a mug, tea, or hot chocolate mix for a simple handmade gift.

Easy Origami Acorn

A single sheet of paper is all you need for a quiet fall craft that takes only a few minutes. The simple folds make it easy to follow, while different colors and patterns let you give each acorn its own look.

Easy Pumpkin Drawings

Trying several pumpkin drawing styles gives you an easy way to loosen up and fill a few sketchbook pages for fall. The tutorial covers simple line art, plaid patterns, flowers, lettering, and a spooky pumpkin face, so you can test different looks without making the project feel complicated.

Patchwork Crochet Pumpkin

Using four granny squares makes this pumpkin a manageable project for a quiet afternoon of crochet. You can mix leftover yarn in fall colors, then shape and stuff the joined squares into a soft seasonal decoration.

Crochet Nesting Baskets

These baskets give you a useful project that feels complete without taking up the whole day. The graduated sizes tuck neatly inside one another, so they are easy to store when you are not using them. Bring them out for organizing small items, adding a handmade touch to a shelf, or putting together a simple gift set.

Crochet Fall Coaster Set

The buttoned strap gives this crochet coaster set a neat way to stay together between uses. You can enjoy mixing fall colors across six granny squares, and the whole set takes less than two hours to finish.

Dried Grass Fall Wreath

This is an easy project for adults who want a quick break without starting something complicated. You can arrange the dried grasses in your own style, then add burlap, buttons, or a few feathers for a personal touch. In just a short time, you have a handmade wreath ready for a mantel, door, or hallway.

DIY Fall Mantel Decor

Putting together a fall mantel can be a calm way to spend an afternoon and use pieces you already own. You can play with jars, natural finds, soft lights, and old decor until the arrangement feels right for your home.

Wrapped Walking Stick Craft

Turning a fallen branch into a useful walking stick gives you a hands-on project with plenty of room for personal choices. Wrap the handle with yarn, fabric, or leather, then add beads, shells, ribbons, or small charms where they will not get in the way.

Tie Dye Pumpkin

Making a pumpkin tie-dye shirt gives you a creative fall project with plenty of room to experiment with color and pattern. The stitched outline helps shape the pumpkin, while orange, green, and black dye create a bold Halloween design.

Sentro Knitting Machine Reversible Hat

Using a Sentro machine makes this reversible hat a rewarding project when you want a polished result without hand-knitting every row. Starting slowly helps prevent dropped stitches, and the two-color design lets you switch the look by flipping the hat or folding the brim.

Pumpkin Stack Earrings

Working with polymer clay gives you time to shape small details and adjust the design before baking. The stacked pumpkin cutter keeps the main form simple, while the leaves, layered flowers, and textured surface let you add your own style.

Stenciled Fall Words Sign

Mixing several fall colors and testing them through the stencil makes this project feel playful without taking much time. The reusable design also lets you work at your own pace and correct each line before moving on. Once the sign dries, it becomes an easy piece to bring out each autumn or remake for friends and family.

Fall Wreath With Free Cut File

Adding the small foam balls one by one gives you an easy craft to work on at a steady pace. You can mix green, orange, and brown pieces in any order, then finish the center with the free cut file and your choice of vinyl. The completed wreath brings color to your fall decor and gives you a project you can personalize for your own home.

DIY Agate Slice Coasters

This project gives you a chance to work with natural stone and add a clean metallic detail by hand. Painting the edges takes only a small brush and a little patience, while each agate slice keeps its own shape and pattern.

DIY Faux Leather Tray

Making this faux leather tray is a simple way to create something useful without spending much. You can choose the color and size, then shape the corners with twine for a finish that suits your space.