Ultimate Birthday Scavenger Hunt For Kids (Free Printable Clues!)
Birthdays are the perfect time for a fun scavenger hunt that end with a surprise! Kids will love the excitement. Parents will love using the free printable birthday scavenger hunt clues for easy setup!
Hide the clues, share some laughs, and create unforgettable birthday memories!
Birthday Scavenger Hunt
This scavenger hunt transforms receiving a birthday gift into a mini adventure.
- It’s FREE!
- It’s a fun activity for anyone to enjoy on their special day!
- The setup is quick and easy.
- There’s no cleanup! (ALWAYS a bonus!)
- It’s versatile. Leave small gifts with each clue or one larger gift at the end.
Print out the clues and get started!
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Instructions for the Birthday Scavenger Hunt
Here’s what to do:
1. Print out the download below. Cut out the cards.
2. Hold on to the first card, and hide every other card according to where the card before tells you to go. If you do it in order, here’s where they go:
- CARD 1: Give to the birthday boy/girl
- HIDING SPOT 1: Bathroom mirror (CARD 2)
- HIDING SPOT 2: Where the shoes are kept (CARD 3)
- HIDING SPOT 3: In the freezer (CARD 4)
- HIDING SPOT 4: On the kitchen table or taped under the table or under a chair (CARD 5)
- HIDING SPOT 5: By bathtub or shower spout (CARD 6)
- HIDING SPOT 6: Inside a favorite book-give an extra clue for this one if needed! (CARD 7)
- HIDING SPOT 7: Inside the washer or dryer (CARD 8)
- HIDING SPOT 8: Behind the bed pillows or under the bed- Find the birthday gift here!
Pro Tip: To make the hunt more difficult for older kids or adults, get creative with your hiding spots! Hide the cards under and inside objects instead of in plain sight.
3. Next, give the first card to the scavenger hunt participants. Then, watch as they scurry through the house in excitement.
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Get the FREE Birthday Scavenger Hunt Printable
Grab the Birthday Scavenger Hunt printable cards PDF below.
This scavenger hunt isn’t just for kids! With a little help, they’ll have a blast setting it up and surprising their parents or grandparents too!
Grab this Free Printable Birthday Interview too!
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