16 Fall Crafts for Kids That’ll Get Them Excited for the Season

No artistic experience necessary for this fall craft. With 12 pre-drawn fall illustrations, step-by-step instructions, and thick watercolor paper, this workbook makes it easy to create your own autumn art. The spiral binding even keeps each page flat while you work. Just grab your own paints and brush, and you’re ready to go!

Turn a famous work of art into a tiny, fall-inspired light-up scene. Art lovers can give Van Gogh’s Sunflowers the DIY treatment, piecing together hundreds of laser-cut parts to create a detailed 3D display with movable flowers, a tiny wheelbarrow and easel, and a soft LED glow. It takes about two hours to make, but you can show off your little masterpiece for years to come.

With fall calling, Halloween can’t be far behind. Set the tone for spooky season this year with this kit that lets you make four colorful 3D beaded figures, from classic monsters to candy and ghosts. When you’re done, you’ll have tiny Halloween decorations to display on shelves, trays, or desks. You could even arrange them together to create a miniature Halloween-themed diorama!

A leaf garland is an excellent way to celebrate the season. This kit comes with precut shapes and twine so you can assemble and display your creation anywhere you’d like—the mantel or across a table are some top spots. 

Celebrate fall with a little sparkle and a lot of creativity! Inside this kit, kids will find pumpkins, apples, and leaves to bedazzle with gems, glitter, and more. Turn them into festive garlands, greeting cards, or table decorations for your next fall get-together.

Picture this: The kids are snacking, crafting, and coloring—and you’re not worried about the mess one bit because the table is covered with this giant fall coloring poster! At 30 by 72 inches, this tablecloth is big enough for everyone to join in, making it perfect for parties, playdates, or cozy afternoons at home.

Create a show-stopping fall wreath with paper pumpkins, colorful leaves, and ribbon, all pre-cut and ready to assemble. This kit includes everything from the wreath form to floral wire, so you can focus on the fun part—putting it all together! This project is best for experienced crafters and would look gorgeous displayed on your front door or above the mantel.

Combine craft time with bonding time! Each family member can write what they’re grateful for on the leaves, and then hang them on the branches. Best of all, this can be displayed from the first day you put up your fall decorations through Thanksgiving.

Break out your paintbrush and favorite fall colors! This cute wooden kit features a pumpkin, a crow, a flower, and a wood tag—all ready for you to paint and decorate any way you like. Made from birch plywood, the pieces stand on their own, so they’re perfect for displaying on a mantel or shelf.

Looking for a last-minute craft for a cozy fall afternoon? This clever digital pick blends sunny petals with autumn maple leaves for a fresh twist on the classic sunflower. Best of all, the video tutorial and SVG and PDF files are completely downloadable—so you can start crafting the minute the mood strikes!

The possibilities are endless with these paintable wooden leaves! String them into a garland, hang them as ornaments on a mini fall tree, or use them as place settings for your holiday table. With 36 pieces in six leaf shapes, there’s plenty of room to get creative.

Want to learn a new craft this fall? Try your hand at embroidery with this adorable fall icons kit that’s perfect for older kids and beginners. Each set includes everything you need, including thread, embroidery hoop, ribbon, paper, pins, and needles. Once you’re finished, your stitched design makes a beautiful piece to hang in your home or give as a handmade gift.

Frame your favorite fall memories in festive style with these DIY pumpkin photo frames. Each set comes with 30 colorful frames and nearly 300 stickers, so kids can decorate to their heart’s content. It’s a fun, hands-on way to add a personal touch to your fall decor.

The kids are going to go nuts for this acorn craft! Each kit comes with 24 acorn cutouts, tissue paper in fall colors, ribbons, and stickers so they can make their own stained-glass-style sun catchers. Hang them in a sunny window for a colorful autumn display.

For a fall bouquet that’ll last all season long, try this kit with 24 colorful paper flowers you can arrange into your own one-of-a-kind creations. With pre-cut pieces, glue dots, and green straws for stems, they’re easy to assemble and make a sweet DIY gift for family, friends, or teachers.