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Easy Fall Biblical Holiday Crafts for Kids (Feast of Trumpets, Yom Kippur, and Tabernacles)

This post is filled with easy and meaningful crafts to make for the Biblical fall holidays of the Feast of Trumpets, Yom Kippur, and the Feast of Tabernacles! You can use these ideas to help kids learn about Scripture related to these special feast days, they can then be given as gifts, or used to decorate a sukkah or your home for the holidays as well. Making crafts like these can be fun and memorable ways for kids to learn about these times and celebrate the Biblical feasts!

Some of these craft projects would work for any of the feasts, while some pertain more to a specific holiday. For the Feast of Trumpets we do things like make noisemakers, while Yom Kippur crafts can connect more with the items in the Tabernacle or the story of Jonah, which is a common Bible passage to be read for this holiday. Sukkot, or the Feast of Tabernacles calls for all sorts of camping related crafts, and reminders that God will one day dwell with us! These are simple crafts that can be made inexpensively, likely using elements you already have on hand.

Please note that I am recommending the craft, and not necessarily every detail of the lesson that goes with it - some of these aren't explicitly connected with Bible stories. The crafts are great starting points, and I'm sure we can come up with appropriate Biblical lessons to go with them if you wish. If you're not sure what that lesson could be - please reach out!

DIY Graham Cracker Sukkah from Our Happy Tribe
A classic craft for the Feast of Tabernacles! Decorate with cereal, candies, fruit slices, or herbs.

Party Whistle Shofars from Moms and Crafters
Let kids decorate their own shofars for the Feast of Trumpets.

Fall Tree Handprint Craft from Meaningful Mama

The focus in this lesson is reasons to fall in love with Jesus, but you could obviously change this to reasons to celebrate the feasts, reasons to be thankful, things Jesus did during Sukkot, etc.

Super Easy Paper Pumpkin Craft from It's Always Autumn

These are cute decorations as is, but you could also write Bible verses on the strips of paper before assembling!

Jonah Sun Catcher from Crafting the Word of God

God's Happy Campers Bible Lesson from Mrs. Jones Creative Station

This works so well for the Feast of Tabernacles! Kids can make their own little backpacks out of brown paper bags too.

Easy Noisemaker Craft for the Feast of Trumpets from Land of Honey

DIY Baby Goat Snow Globe from Our Happy Tribe

This really isn't intended as a Yom Kippur craft, but making a baby goat craft with your kids could build on a lesson about this Biblically significant day.

Solomon's Temple from Crafting the Word of God

Learning about the Tabernacle and Temple can help give kids a better picture of what the Biblical holidays used to be like.

Jonah and the Whale craft from Meaningful Mama

You could also turn this into a simple game.

DIY Pumpkin Candleholders from Land of Honey

More fun ideas for the fall feasts:
Feast of Tabernacles Scavenger Hunt Game
Smoothie Bowls for the Feast of Trumpets
Eight Days of Activities for the Feast of Tabernacles

DIY Pumpkin Candleholders for Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles Sukkah Decoration Craft)

Photo is a campfire in the background with a candle in a pumpkin in the foreground that says 'Happy Sukkot' - text overlay reads Easy DIY Pumpkin Candleholder for Sukkot | Land of Honey

Here's an easy craft to make to decorate for the Feast of Tabernacles or to spread Sukkot joy to a loved one...DIY pumpkin candleholders! They make for great sukkah decorations, or decor for your home, and they can also be a simple hostess gift during the fall Biblical holiday season.

They are easy to make, and kids can help to decorate them however they'd like. I wrote a simple 'Happy Sukkot' on the one in the picture, but of course you could use other Feast of Tabernacles greetings or Bible verses. You could also paint the pumpkins or decorate them with stickers if you're inclined. Here's how to make them. They really are very simple and can be done quickly!

Five small orange pumpkins are on a table along with a knife, pen, marker, and several tea candles.

You will need:
Mini pumpkin
Tea candle
Pen
Knife
Spoon
Marker

Photo is a small circle drawn on top of an orange pumpkin. A pen and small white candle are also on the table.

Break off as much of the stem as you can. This will make it easier to trace. Place a tea candle on top of the pumpkin, roughly in the middle. Trace around this with your pen (it doesn't have to be exact - but it will give you an idea of where to cut). Then carefully cut around this circle, and remove the pumpkin skin so that you're left with a small crater. Clean any seeds or debris out with the spoon. See if the tea candle fits inside. If it doesn't, use the spoon (or knife, if necessary) to scrape out more pumpkin until the cavity can hold the tea candle.

Insert the candle into the pumpkin. I take the candles out of the thin tin cups they come in and insert just the wax part into the pumpkin. That way it can simply be tossed into a fire or compost bin after being lit and used up.

Discard or compost the stem and any scrapings of pumpkin innards.

A small orange pumpkin with it's stem and core sitting loose on top. You can see tea candles and more pumpkins in the background.

Use markers to write, "Happy Sukkot," or similar festive greetings, on the outside of the pumpkin. Other ideas you could write include:

Happy Tabernacles!
He is with us.
Welcome to our sukkah.
Sukkot: it's in tents.
I am coming to dwell among you. -Zechariah 2:10

A white tea candle sits inside a small orange pumpkin. More pumpkins and tea lights are behind it.

These will keep for a few days in cooler weather. If it's warm in your area, you can also store them in the fridge before use to extend their shelf life a bit. They are a simple decoration for the Feast of Tabernacles and also make a nice gift for friends celebrating the Biblical holidays. If the cutting is done ahead of time, you can have kids add the candles and decorate the pumpkins as a craft for Bible school or as part of a Sukkot gathering activity.

I made these for Tabernacles but they can also be used to decorate for the Feast of Trumpets or Yom Kippur!

A group of small orange pumpkins. Several are carved to hold white tea candles. One says happy Sukkot!

More posts like this:
Everything You Should Know about the Feast of Tabernacles
Eight Day of Activities for the Feast of Tabernacles
Sukkot Scavenger Hunt Game!

When Is the Feast of Trumpets This Year?

When does the Biblical holiday the Feast of Trumpets happen this year? The calendar the Bible gives is a bit different from the Gregorian calendar we are used to now, so even though the Bible gives set dates for when holidays like the Feast of Trumpets, it doesn't always land at the same dates on our calendar. In the Bible, the Feast of Trumpets falls on the first day of the seventh month.

The Feast of Trumpets is also known as Yom Teruah, which means the Day of Sounding. In Judaism this holiday is commonly referred to as Rosh Hashanah.

So when is the Feast of Trumpets this year in 2024?

October 2-4 on the traditional calendar. Note that on this calendar days start in the evening. That means Trumpets starts at sundown on the evening of October 2 and goes until sundown on the evening of October 4.

Why is it celebrated for two days on this calendar?

This is such a good question because if you read what Scripture says about this holiday, you see that it is only a one day event (Leviticus 23:24). In Judaism it is observed for two days because of Talmudic regulations on confirming when the month started. Basically the theory was that someone would see the new moon and then need to testify that it had happened and therefore the month had started. By the time this procedure was concluded the day would be over. So Trumpets had already happened and then they would celebrate the next day.

Is it necessary to observe it for two days?

Unless you are working to adhere to Jewish law, feel free to stick with what the Bible says and celebrate for one day. If you're going to stick with one day, I would recommend the first date listed.

What happens on the Feast of Trumpets?

Trumpets is to be treated like the regular weekly Sabbath, meaning work is not to be conducted on this day. As the name implies it's a day of sounding shofars or trumpets. Throughout Scripture, shofars were sounded at big events including the coronation of kings, the battle of Jericho, the giving of the law, and at the start of the Jubilee years. It is expected the Messiah will return on the Feast of Trumpets!

Where is the Feast of Trumpets celebrated?

Believers around the world celebrate Trumpets! Special services, Bible studies, worship nights, and dance parties are held in homes, parks, and churches. If you don't have a congregation to meet with feel free to celebrate in your home on your own!

Who celebrates the Feast of Trumpets?

Many people believe that celebrating and honoring the times in the Bible that God says to stop and worship him on, believers in Messiah today can still take part in these special times like the Feast of Trumpets!

The Feast of Trumpets can be celebrated by anyone who wants to honor the Creator with their participation. Celebrating the Feast of Trumpets is worshipping the Living God!

Where is the Feast of Trumpets in the Bible?

The Bible mentions the Feast of Trumpets in Leviticus 23:23-25, Numbers 29:1, and Nehemiah 8:1-3.

How can you celebrate the Feast of Trumpets?

Like all the Biblical holidays, celebrating Trumpets can simple or extravagant. It's a Sabbath day, so take the day off from work and set aside chores, home maintenance, and side hustle activities. One of the main points of all the holidays is to remember what God has done so read his word and remind yourself of the work you have seen him do in your life. Music is a significant piece of Trumpets, so it's a great day to put on worship music or attend a worship night if possible.

More about the Feast of Trumpets:
The Beginner's Guide to the Feast of Trumpets
Bible Verses on the Feast of Trumpets
The Significance of the Shofar

Where to Find Feast of Tabernacles Gatherings in 2024 (for believers in Messiah)

Are you looking for a Feast of Tabernacles event happening near you? I'm excited to share this year's directory for 2024 to help you find a Sukkot event in your area. It features Tabernacle events happening in every region of the United States, and also our largest ever section of international celebrations, with feast sites in the UK, Canada, Australia, Africa, India, Asia, and Europe!

If you're looking for an opportunity to celebrate this Biblical holiday with other believers hopefully you can find a site that's celebrating in your area! Tabernacles, or Sukkot, is an eight day celebration, and many of these gatherings last for the duration, but some are shorter or longer. Even if you can only make a a day or two, it can be very worthwhile to worship the Creator with others during this special time.

When is the Feast of Tabernacles in 2024?

As you'll see below, different denominations and ministries go by different calendars, but most commonly the date to celebrate Tabernacles or Sukkot this year is October 16-24, but some will observe the feast starting in mid September. I would encourage you to pray about what dates you should keep.

Please note: I am not familiar with each ministry or all the people responsible for these Tabernacle events. People celebrate the Biblical holidays in a variety of ways, so reach out and contact the organizers ahead of time if you have specific questions about what that will look like. I simply want to give people the option of connecting with others through this list.

Feast of Tabernacles 2024 Event Directory:

SoCal Shabbat Fellowship Sukkot
September 17 - 27
Valley Center, California

Safe Haven Farms Sukkot
September 18 - 27
Dinuba, California

Sukkot NC
September 18 - 27
Triangle, Virginia

EliYah Tabernacles
September 18 - 27
Steelville, Missouri

Yahweh's Restoration Ministries Feast of Tabernacles
September 19 - 26
Holts Summit, Missouri

Wisconsin Dells Tabernacles
September 19 - 26
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

Feast of Tabernacles Hudson Valley
September 29 - October 7
Poughkeepsie, New York

Lion and Lamb Tabernacles
October 1-9
Chandler, Oklahoma

Victory Feast of Tabernacles
October 1-9
Lake Palo Duro, Texas

The Gospel Worth Dying For Sukkot
October 2 - 8
Brownwood, Texas

Crandall Sukkot Celebration
October 2 - 10
Crandall, Georgia

Torah to the Tribes: Succot at Su-Coast
October 3 - 8
Cloverdale, Oregon