Space Treasure Hunt

Oscar walked around for two days after this one, insisting he was “Crew Member Seven of the Starwanderers.” I’ll take that as a win.

There’s something about space that grabs kids like nothing else — all that mystery and possibility. This treasure hunt sends them on a proper mission: the planets of our solar system have gone missing, and only the Starwanderer crew can find them, solve the riddles, and bring them back home.

They’re joined by a clever little character called Kiki, a star hamster who’s been watching from the cosmos. Together, the kids follow their treasure map from Mercury all the way to Neptune, learning about each planet as they go while solving puzzles and tackling challenges at every station. It’s the kind of adventure that teaches you stuff without it feeling like a lesson.

When does this hunt work best?

A space-themed birthday party, or a rainy afternoon when someone has just discovered the planets — the children learn a fact about each one on their way from Mercury to Neptune. It works in a garden, a park or the living room, and a “mission control” spot in the middle gives you somewhere to regroup between stations. Two difficulty levels (4–6 and 6–9) let siblings play together.

Quick answer: a printable space treasure hunt for ages 4–9 and 4–10 players, with 8 stations, two difficulty levels and 60–120 minutes of play. Instant PDF — print it at home tonight.