Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving Activities: Fun Ideas to Keep the Little Ones Engaged

Thanksgiving is a time for family, gratitude, and delicious food, but it can also be a bit challenging to keep the kids entertained while the adults are busy cooking and catching up. To ensure the little ones have a memorable and enjoyable Thanksgiving, here are some kid-friendly activities that will keep them engaged and happy throughout the day.

1. Thanksgiving Craft Station

Set up a craft station with various supplies such as construction paper, markers, glue, and scissors. Include our Custom Wooden Cutout Stocking Tags that kids can decorate with paint, glitter, and stickers. These tags can be used as personalized place cards or Thanksgiving tree ornaments.

2. Gratitude Jar

Encourage children to think about what they are thankful for by creating a gratitude jar. Provide colorful slips of paper and pens for kids to write down their thoughts. Our Custom Wooden Reindeer Christmas Place Cards can also serve as gratitude cards where each child can write a note of thanks and place it in the jar.

3. Thanksgiving Storytime

Gather the kids for a cozy storytime session. Choose books that are themed around Thanksgiving, gratitude, and family. To make it extra special, use our Wooden Christmas Eve Crate Box to store the books and hand out small treats or Thanksgiving-themed toys after the stories.

4. Turkey Hunt

Organize a turkey hunt, similar to an Easter egg hunt, but with turkey-themed items. You can hide small turkey figurines or even turkey-shaped treats around the house or yard. Reward the children with small prizes for each turkey they find. Incorporate the Christmas Place Card Settings as markers for each hidden turkey to add an element of surprise and excitement.

5. Thanksgiving Bingo

Create a Thanksgiving-themed bingo game with pictures of common holiday items like turkeys, pumpkins, and pies. This game is not only fun but also helps children with their observation and matching skills. To make it even more engaging, use small Thanksgiving-themed prizes that can be stored in our Wooden Christmas Eve Crate Box for the winners.

6. Edible Crafts

Combine crafting with snacks by setting up an edible crafts station. Provide ingredients for making fun Thanksgiving treats like turkey cupcakes, pilgrim hat cookies, and candy cornucopias. This activity not only keeps the kids busy but also results in delicious treats that everyone can enjoy.

7. Thanksgiving Parade Viewing Party

Set up a cozy area with blankets and pillows where the kids can watch the Thanksgiving Day Parade. Prepare some snacks and drinks for them to enjoy while they watch. You can use our Custom Wooden Cutout Stocking Tags to label their drinks and snacks, making it easy to identify everyone's treats.