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Summer is almost here and that means many families will be hitting the road for their summer vacation! When you’re riding in the car with kids, though, your trip can feel a LOT longer than usual! That’s where these car scavenger hunt printable games can come in handy! Don’t miss these Scavenger Hunt Ideas for more fun for the kids!
These activities are sure to make the time fly by when you’re traveling down the road. Perfect for kids and adults!
With these fun printables, your kids will have plenty to look at and do as you ride along! Who knows? You might even get in on the scavenger hunt fun yourself!
What are fun road trip snacks for kids?
Here’s a list of fun and kid-friendly road trip snacks that are mess-free, easy to pack, and guaranteed to keep little travelers happy:
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Healthy-ish Bites
- Fruit kabobs – skewered grapes, melon, berries (use straws for toddler safety!)
- Apple slices with peanut butter packs
- Dried fruit & trail mix – opt for nut-free if needed
- Mini cheese sticks or Babybel rounds
- Yogurt pouches – keep chilled in a small cooler
Savory & Crunchy Picks
- Mini sandwich pinwheels – turkey, cheese, and wrap rolled up
- Cheez-Its, Goldfish, or veggie straws
- Popcorn – lightly salted, pre-popped at home
- Pretzel sticks with hummus or ranch cups
- Mini crackers & cheese cubes snack box
Sweet Treats
- Granola bars or cereal bars
- Mini muffins – blueberry, banana, or chocolate chip
- Animal crackers or teddy grahams
- Rice Krispie treats (cut into small squares)
- Fruit snacks or fruit leather rolls
Cool & Refreshing
- Frozen yogurt tubes – they thaw as you go
- Smoothies in spill-proof cups
- Applesauce pouches (bonus: no spoon needed!)
Pro Tip: Snack Packing Ideas
- Use bento boxes or plastic tackle boxes for variety and presentation.
- Label snacks with times or miles (“Snack at Mile 100!”) for excitement.
- Bring wipes, napkins, and small trash bags — always!
More Fun Ideas for Kids
Grocery Store Scavenger Hunt
Try this Grocery Store Scavenger Hunt when you make a pit stop along the way!
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Road Trip Scavenger Hunt
This Road Trip Scavenger Hunt that features buildings and sights will be great, no matter where you’re going!
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Figurative Language Scavenger Hunt through Text
Bring along an armload of books and let the kids try this Figurative Language Scavenger Hunt that helps them spot metaphors as they read!
See it here
Scavenger Hunt (printable)
Going camping? Try this Outdoor Nature Scavenger Hunt that’s easy enough for your youngest kids!
See it here
Road Trip Printables for Kids: License Plate I Spy
Kids bored on a long drive? Play License Plate I Spy!
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Color Scavenger Hunt
This Color Scavenger Hunt is simple for children!
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Beach Scavenger Hunt
Drive along the beach and complete this Beach Scavenger Hunt!
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Emotions Scavenger Hunt
Go people watching and complete this Emotions Scavenger Hunt!
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Around the Town Scavenger Hunt
This Around the Town Scavenger Hunt would be awesome to do in your destination city!
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Hardware Store Scavenger Hunt
Ever thought of sightseeing in a hardware store? Stop along the way and visit one to do this Hardware Scavenger Hunt!
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Hardware Store Scavenger Hunt Printables
Ever thought of sightseeing in a hardware store? Stop along the way and visit one to do this Hardware Scavenger Hunt!
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Find the Letter: B is for Butterflies
Help kids work on letter recognition with this printable Find the Letter: B Activity!
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Printable Road Trip Scavenger Hunt
Have older kids? This Road Trip Scavenger Hunt for Teens is perfect!
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Road Trip Printables for Kids: Billboard ABC Order
Keep kids interested in the drive with this Billboard ABC Order Scavenger Hunt!
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Printable Road Trip Scavenger Hunt
Look out for businesses and vehicles with this Road Trip Scavenger Hunt Activity!
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Pet Store Scavenger Hunt
Spot a pet store and do a walk-through while your kids work on this Pet Store Scavenger Hunt Printable!
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MV EC DLP Road Trip Printables for Kids: Alphabet I Spy
See how long it takes your children to spot all the letters of the alphabet with this Alphabet I Spy Activity!
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Architectural Scavenger Hunt for Kids
This Architectural Scavenger Hunt can be done indoors or outdoors!
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Colouring Page Airplane Scavenger Hunt
Airplane Scavenger Hunt features plenty of road trip items too! Plus, you can color it afterward!
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Playground Scavenger Hunt Game
This Playground Scavenger Hunt Printable would be great if you take a pit stop at a park!
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Go on a Sound Walk (with free printable)
Roll down the car windows and listen to nearby sounds so your little ones can complete this Sound Scavenger Hunt.
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MV EC DLP Road Trip Printables for Kids: Restaurant I Spy
Watch for famous restaurants along the way and complete this Restaurant I Spy Game!
See it here
Do you and your crew do any other fun games in the car while you’re traveling down the road?
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Thanks so much for joining Thoughts of Home on Thursday. We are just over the moon about the participation. Pinning and pinning. 🙂
Thank you for sharing all those resources!
Great road trip scavenger hunts! Thanks for linking up at Welcome Home Wednesdays!
This is a great roundup of car scavenger hunts. I am sure this will come in handy for the long trips we have planned this summer.
Thank you for sharing this with us on the #HomeMattersParty. We hope to see you again when we open our doors at 12 AM EST on Friday.
Fantastic list! We’ve got a long drive ahead of us this summer, and I can’t wait to pull these out for the kids!
STOKED Boys and a Dog at the Merry Monday linky party!!! You are one of our FAV blogs!!!
Awe, thanks! That makes my day!!