Take a step back in time with this fun Pioneer Day Treasure Hunt. All the clues will help you learn more about pioneers and help kids understand what life was like for them without modern conveniences.
A FUN WAY TO TEACH KIDS ABOUT PIONEERS!
Looking for a fun pioneer activity?
This pioneer scavenger hunt teaches kids what life was like as a pioneer! Printable clues make it easy and interactive to learn more about pioneer life.
Do this pioneer activity for Pioneer Day on July 24th or any other time you want to learn more about pioneer life.
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WHAT IS PIONEER DAY?
Pioneer Day is a Utah state holiday on July 24th each year. This holiday celebrates the day the "Mormon" pioneers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints entered the Salt Lake Valley and started settling what we now know as Utah.
July 24th is a big holiday in Utah and is usually celebrated with parades, fireworks, rodeos and other pioneer activities.
PIONEER GAMES & ACTIVITIES
Whether you are wondering how to celebrate Pioneer Day in July or if you just want to help kids understand what Pioneer life was like, this fun Pioneer Treasure hunt will help you easily do that!
Besides making butter in a jar, playing these old-fashioned pioneer games, and listening to pioneer songs, my kids always love doing this Pioneer scavenger hunt.
Related: 10 Simple Pioneer Games For Old-Fashioned Fun

PIONEER DAY TREASURE HUNT
This Pioneer treasure hunt has 8 clues which you will hide around the house.
You'll put them on places like the fridge or microwave.
And then you give your kids the first clue and let them follow the rest until they find the treasure at the last place: the pantry!
Have a Pioneer-themed treat waiting for them for the treasure like:
- Corn bread muffins
- Salt Water Taffy
- Covered Wagon cookies
- "Cow Pie" Cookies
If you want to add to the fun, you could also include an old-fashioned Pioneer Game like:
- Jacks
- Checkers
- Potato Sack Races
SHOP PIONEER GAMES & ACTIVITIES
This treasure hunt will be such a fun interactive way to help kids learn a bit more about Pioneer life.
PIONEER DAY PRINTABLE KIT
You ready to celebrate Pioneer Day easily? Grab the printable kit that includes everything you need for family fun!
What's You Get:
- Pioneer Day Scavenger Hunt clues (instruction sheet & 9 clues for around the house)
- Don't Settle Pioneer Sign
- Pioneer Day Red & White Gingham Banner printable
>> GET YOUR PIONEER DAY KIT HERE <<

Mishele Ek says
Great help with our Pioneer Activity Day - in Vienna, Austria! We are and international English- speaking ward here with members from Nigeria, Ghana, the Philipines, the US, Russia, Iraq, Chile, and more. Many if the children have very little experience with pioneers and their experience, so I want them to have this educational and inspiring activity. Also, I grew up in Utah and my bday is July 24th!
melissa says
Hello in Vienna! I spent time in Vienna years ago-- it was such a lovely city and I'm sure I went to the same church building you are in. I hope you have a great time celebrating Pioneer Day!