30 Best Thanksgiving Games for Adults and Kids 2021
After lots of Thanksgiving menu prep work, Thanksgiving is finally here. But while you’re finishing up the turkey recipe and whipping up your famous pecan pie recipe, your kids are bound to get a little restless—which is why we put together this handy list of best Thanksgiving games to keep the kids busy. With options ranging from handwritten Mad Libs to a simple “pumpkin toss” and even a fun turkey bowling game, both little ones and adults will want to get in on the fun. But it’s the hostess who’ll be most pleased with our selections: Each and every one of the games we’ve rounded up here is low on mess and easy to clean up.
Still, with all the other excitement surrounding this hectic holiday, why should you take time out of the day to play a fun Thanksgiving game for kids? Well, Thanksgiving family games are an excellent way to bond with your children and encourage them to stay active. What’s more, Thanksgiving crafts for kids like “Pin the Feather on the Turkey” will keep them out of the kitchen—and out of your hair for a bit. But most importantly, these games will give your youngest guests something to smile and laugh about as they make memories they’ll cherish for years to come. And in the end, that’s what Thanksgiving is really about.
Paint 32 squares on a large (roughly 30-inch) wood board with burnt orange craft paint. Use mini white and orange pumpkins as game pieces.
Let guests spin to unveil six slices of life (Family, Friends, Travel, Home, Pets, Work), each of which is intended to conjure a memory for which they’re grateful. To make, segment the center of a paper plate into six sections; write prompts in each. Cut a smaller round from colorful craft paper; remove one “slice” for category window. Attach wheel to plate with a gold brad. Attach jute rope to rim with hot-glue. Add stenciled letters. (For Thanksgiving, try “Lattice Give Thanks…”.)
This Family Feud game will find out who knows the holiday best! The tutorial includes questions and answers to make putting together this Thanksgiving game even easier.
Get the tutorial at Play Party Plan.
SHOP POSTER BOARD
Keep your toddler busy while you get cooking in the kitchen with this easy-to-make and even easier-to-play pom-pom game.
Get the tutorial at Busy Toddler.
SHOP POM-POMS
Everyone can take part in this classic game with a Thanksgiving twist. It even comes with free printables, so all you have to do is play!
Get the tutorial at Play Party Plan.
SHOP CONSTRUCTION PAPER
Challenge the kids to a scavenger hunt to gather photos of family members and holiday-themed items throughout the day with tricky clues.
Get the tutorial at Party Game Ideas.
SHOP TIMERS
$2.00
You might even get the teenagers involved in this game! Print out a checklist for everyone with a phone, and they’ll earn points for selfies, social media posts, memes, and more.
Race each other by taking a yam (or a sweet potato) and seeing who can roll it to the finish line first. It’s a lot harder than it sounds!
Get the tutorial at Play Party Plan.
SHOP PAINTER’S TAPE
Since Thanksgiving is the perfect time to reflect on what you’re most grateful for, this gratitude game is right on theme. This twist on pick-up sticks can be recreated with your choosing of each category.
Get the tutorial at Teach Beside Me.
To play around the dinner table once everything is cleared, or to pass the time on your annual road trip to Grandma’s, this game poses a series of questions, such as, “Would you rather spend Thanksgiving weekend without football or without shopping?” You’ll leave knowing your family better than ever before.
Get the tutorial at Mom of 6.
$3.00
This printable word scramble will keep the kids (and maybe Uncle Ed!) busy while you finish up in the kitchen.
Grab some die and print off this fun game, which is great for all ages. Whoever completes their turkey first wins!
Turkey legs are probably on your dinner table at Thanksgiving, and now they can be a part of the fun too. Players have one minute to wrap up their teammate in burlap and a chef’s hat in this game.
Get the tutorial at Kid Friendly Things to Do.
Come Thanksgiving, this confetti-stuffed turkey piñata works beautifully as both a kids’ table centerpiece and a post-feast activity. Fill it up with small candies and a ton of confetti.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
SHOP CONFETTI
Place a glass jar or vase filled with candy corn in the center of the kids’ table, then let your littlest guests jot down how many candies they think the container holds. The “winner” is whichever child guesses closest to the actual number. This one’s sure to foster conversation and keep them entertained throughout the night.
Get the tutorial at Celebrations at Home.
SHOP CANDY CORN
This is no wild goose chase! Using these fun printables, create a turkey-themed scavenger hunt for your kids right in your own backyard. If they manage to track down every one of the 12 turkeys, they’ll win a small prize.
Get the tutorial at Bloom Designs Online.
SHOP CHOCOLATE TURKEYS
DIY your very own turkey-tastic version of the classic game with this easy project.
SHOP POPSICLE STICKS
In this messy game, participants race to find the candy letters in their whipped-cream-covered dishes and then use them to spell out “pie”—all without their hands.
Get the tutorial at Play Party Plan.
SHOP FOIL PIE TINS
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