Grab your FREE Pinewood Derby printable activities sheets! These are perfect for keeping Cub Scouts (and siblings) entertained during your race.

The Pinewood Derby is arguably the most popular Cub Scout event of the year. And while it's super exciting to watch the race, it can get a little boring when your car isn't on the track. Pinewood Derby printable activities can help keep the kids entertained!
Pinewood Derby Printable Activities
Activity sheets are a fun pastime for your race! They’re perfect for siblings who might not be participating in the Derby, and they’re a great way to keep the Cub Scouts entertained when their car isn’t racing.
The printables and pencils or crayons are all you need.
You can snag this FREE Pinewood Derby printable game set by entering your email in the box near the bottom of this post.

The game set includes the following:
- 2 crossword puzzles–an easy one for younger Scouts and one that's a bit more difficult for older Scouts
- A maze
- A cryptogram puzzle
- Solutions for all four
Note: The cryptogram puzzle would be great practice for these adventures.
- Wolf adventure – Code of the Wolf
- Tiger adventure – Curiosity, Intrigue, & Magical Mysteries
Word Search Puzzles
Word search activity sheets are another great printable to use for your pack.
Get three free Cub Scout word search puzzles including one for the Pinewood Derby. They're not just for the Derby–they're great for den and pack meetings too.

Coloring Pages
Coloring pages are always a hit. They don't have to be specific to the Pinewood Derby. Here are some links to free ones you can download.
- Lego Pinewood Derby coloring pages
- Cars coloring pages
- Cub Scout coloring pages
- Race car coloring pages
- Pinewood Derby hidden pictures activity sheet
Other Pinewood Derby Activities
Many packs make the Pinewood Derby a festive occasion. Some ideas of things to do are:
- Decorate your event space
- Have a photo booth
- Serve yummy food
- Set up a craft station
- Give the contestants a “pit pass”
- Play music
Pinewood Derby Decorations
Some packs decorate for their race. You can find lots of race car party decorations to choose from.
Even if it’s just hanging up some checkerboard flags, decorations can make your race more exciting.
Photo Booth Ideas for Pinewood Derby
Having your picture taken with your car at a Pinewood Derby photo booth is always fun. Use the Sprocket portable printer to print photo stickers for all of the participants.
A photo booth does double duty by serving as a cool decoration.

Raisin Racer Craft
One fun thing to do is build Raisin Racers. Who would have thought that coloring a picture of a car and taping it around a box of raisins would be so engaging?

Make a Neckerchief Slide
The Cub Scouts can make this simple Pinewood Derby neckerchief slide while they're waiting on their turn to race.

Pit Pass Idea
We used these free printable pit passes for the Cub Scouts. You can find more pit passes on Etsy.

Pinewood Derby Music Playlist
Nothing gets a party started like music! Check out these car-related songs on my Pinewood Derby music playlist.
Pinewood Derby Food
It wouldn't be a party without delicious Pinewood Derby food. Here are a few ideas for you.
- Pinewood Derby refreshments made with rice krispie treats
- Healthy Pinewood Derby snacks made with apples, oranges, and celery
- Pinewood Derby treats made with snack cakes

Download Your Free Printable
You can find lots of great Pinewood Derby printables on Etsy. Check out all the options including these cool signs that have girl and boy Cub Scouts.
Now it's your turn! Tell me what your pack does for your Pinewood Derby by leaving a comment below!
Yours in Scouting,
Sherry
P.S. You can get all the tools and supplies your Cub Scout needs to build their Pinewood Derby car in my Amazon store!
Pete Gicante
Wednesday 13th of January 2021
Thank you
Susan
Wednesday 13th of January 2021
I want the pwd printable sheets
Sherry Smothermon-Short
Wednesday 13th of January 2021
Just sign up for my email list!
Holly Stinson
Sunday 10th of January 2021
Hello can I get emailed the crossword and code and maze sheets for the pine wood Derby and the rasin car color page. Thank you
Sherry Smothermon-Short
Monday 11th of January 2021
Hi, Holly! Please sign up for my email list on this post, and you'll get the printable activities. Then hop over to the raisin racer post and do the same. You'll need to confirm your subscription (if you aren't a subscriber already) the first time, but the second one will download immediately.
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