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17 Fun Harvest Festival Activities For Kids

Harvest corn cobs

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Harvest Festival is a glorious celebration which takes place in autumn. Originally it was a celebration to give thanks for a good harvest.

The celebrations would usually include feasting, drinking, dancing and general merriment!

17 Harvest Festival Activities for Kids

A celebration of harvest time was originally a pagan festival but has been incorporated into most religions and cultures.

Nowadays, Harvest Festival is celebrated in schools and churches by the collection of food to distibute to needy people - as well as with celebrations, concerts, parties and meals.

Harvest Festival Crafts, Games & Activities

Decorating the house or classroom is a big part of a Harvest Festival celebration, so here are lots of cool Harvest Festival themed crafts, games and activities including colouring and puzzles.

Lolly Stick/Popsicle Stick Scarecrow

Lets start with a scarecrow, which is a traditional symbol of Harvest, as it helps keep the crops from being eaten! This cute little fella is made from popsicle sticks.

Draw A Scarecrow With A Pumpkin Head

This cool drawing tutorial teaches you How to Draw Scarecrows with Pumpkin Heads . It makes it really easy - go try it!

Craft Stick Scarecrows

This Craft Stick Scarecrow would look good indoors or outdoors.

Make A Full Sized Scarecrow

If you are feeling really adventurous here is how to make a full-sized scarecrow using straw and old clothes.

Now onto some really neat harvest and autumn themed arts and crafts.

Leaf Painting Group Project

Make some big art with this brilliant idea for leaf painting. Perfect for a group project at school or playgroup.

Autumn Leaves Windcatcher

I love this Autumn Leaves Windcatcher. This one uses fabric leaves, but I think it could work quite well with real leaves as well. Maybe you could make painted leaves on paper and cut them out to use too!

Sweetcorn Collage

This corn cob is a quick and easy craft for younger kids.

Scribble Lantern Tutorial

This idea for a beautiful lantern could be adapted to any season - I think it would also be great for Halloween with a pumpkin shape cut out instead of a leaf.

Harvest Festival Banner Ideas

Take a look at these Harvest Festival Banners which use colourful indian corn motifs - so pretty.

Autumn Leaf Print Crafts

Leaf prints are so pretty and such fun! This is a tutorial on how to make a basic leaf print. Perfect messy fun for toddlers!

Now onto some more cool Harvest Festival ideas.

Corn Dollies

Corn Dollies are a traditional decoration at Harvest time. Here's how to make them yourself.

Harvest Festival Sensory Bins

If your kids are keen on sensory bins here is are some good ideas for a harvest themed one, using breakfast cereals.

Corn Shaker Instrument

This shaker uses popping corn to make a fabulous homemade musical instrument.

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Harvest Festival Printables

Here are some cool Harvest Festival Printables

Corn Cob Colouring Picture

Here are our own Harvest Festival colouring pictures, including a corn dolly, pumpkin and horn of plenty.

Harvest Festival Wordsearch

Harvest Festival Wordsearch

This Harvest colouring picture is really cute.

Scarecrow Cookie Pops

Finally, I love these yummy looking Scarecrow cookies.

Have a lovely Harvest Festival celebration!

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