Leaf Color Experiment(Ages 3-6)
With fall around the corner, we've been seeing the leaves in our neighborhood slowly start to change. My kids have had so much fun discovering the new pops of color in our yard. This is absolutely one of our favorite fall science experiments! Simple and quick, this experiment teaches kids about color in leaves. If you are a parent of curious kids, be sure to give this experiment a try!
Apple-Pop Tops(Ages 5-12)
Make a tasty spinning treat!
Pumpkin Spice Dough (Ages 5-12)
Turn fall's most trendy flavor into a perfectly squishy and scented sensory experience!
Love hands-on activities that smell amazing? Create your own bath bombs with the Planet Bath Bombs Kit!
Jelly Leaves(Ages 5+)
Bring the beauty of fall leaves inside with these homemade jelly decorations.
Flying Teabag(Ages 7-16)
Make a tea bag fly with heat! The flying tea bag experiment is a similar concept to a hot air balloon, but you can do it right at home. This project is simple to create, but impressive to kids and adults alike!
Want to learn more about chemistry without the hassle of gathering materials? Explore the science of crystallization with a Crystal Chemistry Garden from the KiwiCo Store!
Fall Tornado Bottle (Ages 5-12)
Swirl up a storm right on your kitchen counter with this thrilling, hands-on tornado bottle activity!
If your young scientist loved the swirling power of tornadoes, dive deeper into vortexes with the Vortex Lab!
Puking Pumpkin(Ages 5-16)
If you have a ton of rotting pumpkins on your porch, try this to get one last use out of them before you throw them away!
Want more spooktacular Halloween fun without the hassle of gathering materials? Explore Halloween science and art projects from the KiwiCo Store!
Skeleton Leaves(Ages 12-16)
Did you know the art of skeletonizing leaves was practiced by the Chinese during the Ming Dynasty? As a nature lover, I decided to challenge myself with this ancient practice right in my kitchen! Skeletonizing leaves took a bit of patience and time, but watching the leaves transform was worth the effort! I created fall-inspired cards with my project. What will you do with yours?
Extract Pumpkin DNA (Ages 5-12)
Extract visible DNA strands from a pumpkin using kitchen supplies. A hands-on fall science experiment kids can do at home.
If your kid loves eye-catching chemistry, dive into more fun with the KiwiCo Glow Lab!
Marbled Fall Leaves(Ages 3-11)
This fun activity features a technique using shaving cream and food coloring to create a marbled effect on some pretty paper leaves for fall. It also leaves the paper smelling nice, too!
10 Fall Activities for Kids of All Ages
You're never to young or old to have some Fall fun! Mold together some pumpkin spice sensory dough to enjoy the season's signature smells, then capture the colors and shapes of leaves to admire nature's seasonal changes. These activities capture the spirit of fall in different ways any kid can enjoy.