Fall festivals are the perfect way to bring students, parents, and teachers together for some seasonal fun. With cooler weather, colorful leaves, and loads of enthusiasm, a well-planned festival can be the highlight of the season. The key to success? Keep it simple, entertaining, and engaging for everyone. Whether you’re working with a small budget or planning something grand, these easy and fun fall festival booth ideas for schools will add tons of excitement to your fall celebration!

Pumpkin Painting Station

Set up a booth where kids can channel their creativity by painting mini pumpkins. Fill your table with mini pumpkins, non-toxic paints, paintbrushes, and maybe some glitter for extra flair. Parents will love taking home their children’s colorful masterpieces as keepsakes.

When incorporating this booth into your festival, make sure you have plenty of wet wipes and paper towels handy. You could even set up a drying rack to avoid messes. This booth is easy to organize, fun for kids of all ages, and a hit with parents looking for fall-themed crafts to cherish.

Ring Toss on Pumpkins

Combine a traditional carnival game with a fall twist by hosting a ring toss on pumpkins. Place pumpkins of different sizes on the ground and use rings made of rope or plastic. To increase the challenge, assign varying point values to pumpkins based on their size or distance. Kids and adults will enjoy testing their aim, and the competitive spirit will add energy to the event!

Apple Bobbing Challenge

Apple bobbing is a classic fall activity that never goes out of style. Fill large tubs with water and drop in clean apples. Participants can compete to catch an apple using only their mouths—no hands allowed! This booth is guaranteed to draw laughter and smiles, although you may want to keep some towels nearby for post-game drying.

Scarecrow Dress-Up Race

Turn the scarecrow tradition into an exciting competition. Provide hay, old clothes, hats, and accessories, then challenge participants to create the best-dressed scarecrow within a set time limit. When the timer dings, judges can select a winner based on:

• Effort
• Creativity
• Humor
• Overall flair

This interactive booth encourages teamwork and bursts of laughter as players scramble to dress their scarecrows. Make sure to provide a designated pile of supplies for each team so no one has to wrestle for hay or hats!

Face Painting Booth

Kids love transforming into their favorite characters or adding festive designs to their faces. Hire a few artistic volunteers or enthusiastic students to run this booth, and supply them with non-toxic face paints and sponge applicators. Offer a menu of simple designs, such as autumn leaves, pumpkins, or animals, so kids can quickly pick their favorite look. Face painting is always a crowd-pleaser and adds extra sparkle to any festival.

Hay Bale Photo Booth

Set up a cozy hay bale photo station with fall-themed props like flannel blankets, fake leaves, pumpkins, and scarecrows. Families will love taking pictures to remember the day, and it’s a low-maintenance booth that doesn’t require constant staffing.

When setting up, choose a background like an autumn banner or string lights to make photos extra special. You can also use instant cameras so kids can take physical copies home. This booth adds a personal touch to your festival and lets everyone take a slice of the season with them.

Fall-Themed Cornhole

Set up a cornhole station with a festive autumn twist! Decorate the boards with fall leaves, pumpkins, or scarecrows, and use beanbags shaped like mini pumpkins or made in fall colors. Personalized cornhole boards from us at Slick Woody’s will make the game even more exciting!

To make it even more fun, offer small prizes for players who hit the bullseye or score the most points. Consider having separate rounds for kids and adults to ensure everyone gets a chance to play. Cornhole is a fun, inclusive activity that brings a cozy, competitive vibe to your fall event!

Popcorn Bar

A popcorn bar is an easy way to delight festival guests. Set up a table with bowls of plain popcorn and a variety of toppings, like:

• Caramel drizzle
• Chocolate chips
• Cinnamon sugar
• Candy pieces

When you add tall scoops and individual containers for guests to create their custom popcorn mix, the booth becomes both fun and a tasty treat station. Clearly label each topping for allergy concerns, and keep napkins nearby for sticky fingers. A popcorn bar is a surefire favorite for both kids and adults!

Leaf Rubbings Arts and Crafts

Encourage kids to explore nature through leaf rubbings. Provide craft paper, crayons, and collected leaves of various shapes and sizes. Kids can place a leaf under the paper and rub a crayon over the surface to reveal its hidden details. This booth teaches kids about nature and offers them creative inspiration!

Pumpkin Bowling

Pumpkin bowling is a hilarious and engaging booth idea that doubles as an unforgettable activity. You’ll need small round pumpkins—preferably with small stems for better rolling—and plastic bowling pins. Create a smooth, flat bowling lane using painter’s tape to mark it off. Participants roll their pumpkin “ball” toward the pins to see how many they can knock down. The unpredictable movement of the pumpkin always leads to lots of giggles.

Cozy Storytime Corner

Transform a quiet corner into a storytime nook. Lay out blankets, cushions, and hay bales, then invite teachers, parents, or special guests to read fall-themed stories throughout the day. Kids can relax and enjoy listening to festive stories while their parents take a breather. A storytime booth provides a calming space amidst all the festival’s hustle and bustle.

Pie Eating Contest

Nothing says fall like pie! Organize a pie-eating contest where participants race to finish a small pie without using their hands. The laughter and messy faces will make this booth a crowd favorite. Keep the pies small to avoid waste and make sure to have plenty of wet wipes on hand. To make it even more fun, award a prize to the winner, such as a gift card or a basket filled with fall-themed goodies.

Apple Cider Tasting Booth

Warm up the crowd with an apple cider tasting booth! Offer a variety of ciders, from classic spiced versions to fun twists like caramel apple or cinnamon pear. Bonus points if you serve the cider in adorable fall-themed cups—because everything tastes better when it’s festive!

With these easy fall festival booth ideas for schools, bringing the fun can be easy! Whether you’re helping kids decorate pumpkins, roll a wobbly pumpkin down a bowling lane, or sip on some delicious apple cider, these booths are guaranteed to create joyful memories for everyone involved. With a little creativity and planning, your school’s fall festival can become the talk of the town—or at least the PTO meeting!