Looking for something to do while the smell of turkey fills the whole house and all you can think about is eating? Keep your the kids (and your snacking hands) busy with some fun Thanksgiving activities for families! Sit down at the coffee table or on the floor of the living room while watching the parade or dog show and have some fun together with these games and activities!
Thanksgiving Activities for Families
Of course, you don’t have to save these Thanksgiving activities for families until Thanksgiving day. They are tons of fun in the days leading up to the the big turkey dinner! If your family likes to read together, check out our list of favorite Thanksgiving books too!
- Paper Plate Turkey Craft with Patterning | The Simple Parent
- Turkey Feather Hunt Gross Motor Game | No Time for Flash Cards
- Pinecone Turkey Placecard Crafts | The Simple Parent
- Thanksgiving Feast Pretend Play | Toddler Approved
- Clothespin Turkey Roll Craft | The Simple Parent
- Thankful Leaves Basket Toss | Kids Activities Blog
- Rainbow Paper Plate Turkey Craft | The Simple Parent
- Turkey Ring Toss Thanksgiving Activity | Hands on as We Grow
- Fruit Loop Indian Corn Craft | The Simple Parent
- Thanksgiving Number Game | Playdough to Plato
- Cinnamon Sugar Turkey Handprint for Toddlers | The Simple Parent
- Turkey Feather Counting Game | Stir the Wonder
- Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie Paper Plate Craft | The Simple Parent
- Thanksgiving Charades | I Can Teach My Child
- Thanksgiving Turkey Hand Craft | The Simple Parent
- Turkey Letter Sounds Game | Gift of Curiosity
- Thanksgiving Contact Paper Kids’ Table Activity | The Simple Parent
- Thankful Turkey Book | B-Inspired, Mama!
- Clothespin Turkey Craft | The Simple Parent
- Clothespin Turkey Math Games | Coffee Cups and Crayons
- Craft Stick Turkey Craft | The Simple Parent
- Edible Pumpkin Pie Playdough | Coffee Cups and Crayons
- Turkey Treat Bag | The Simple Parent
- Fall Harvest Sensory Bin | Little Bins for Little Hands
- Candy Corn Counting | No Time for Flash Cards
And don’t forget to check out our list of Thanksgiving books for preschoolers too. Play some games and do some Thanksgiving activities for families before sharing a story together! So many fun Thanksgiving traditions to share with your kids!
KariLorr says
Great list! These will be fun for the whole family.