The Mystery of the Missing Pumpkin

The Mystery of the Missing Pumpkin

The Woodland Harvest Festival is almost here—but the largest pumpkin in the patch has mysteriously disappeared!

In this cozy 18-page printable adventure, children become junior woodland detectives and follow a trail of footprints, hidden evidence, witness statements, puzzles, and secret codes to discover what really happened. The mystery has a gentle, heartwarming conclusion and is exciting without being frightening.

Designed for children ages 3–9, this story-led activity pack combines imaginative play with early literacy, math, logic, observation, and critical-thinking skills. Younger detectives can complete the adventure with grown-up support, while older children can read the clues and record their conclusions independently.

Inside you’ll find:

• An original autumn mystery story
• Grown-up guide and answer key
• Printable detective kit and badge
• Six woodland suspect cards
• Illustrated festival map
• Animal-footprint investigation
• Autumn pattern puzzles
• Hidden-evidence search
• Pumpkin measurement activity
• Beginning-sound clue
• Woodland witness statements
• Secret number code
• Forest maze
• Detective evidence board
• Final mystery solution
• Create-your-own mystery page
• Junior Woodland Detective Certificate

Perfect for autumn homeschool lessons, family activity time, classroom centers, rainy afternoons, or a cozy seasonal gathering.

You will receive:

One 18-page digital PDF for printing at home.

This is a digital product. No physical item will be mailed. Adult assistance is recommended for younger children and all cutting activities.

For personal household use only. Please do not share, resell, reproduce, or distribute the digital file.