100 Thanksgiving Games for Kids You’ll Want to Play Too

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26. Thankful Tree

Attach “thankful leaves” to a paper tree on the wall.

27. Pilgrim Hat Toss

Throw rings onto pilgrim hat pegs.

28. Turkey Footprints

Make turkey footprints on paper and decorate them.

29. Thanksgiving Mad Libs

Create silly stories with fill‑in‑the‑blank prompts.

30. Gratitude Dice

Roll dice with prompts like “something you’re thankful for”—then share.

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Active Outdoor Games

31. Pilgrim Hat Ring Toss

toss rings onto pilgrim hat pegs outdoors.

32. Turkey Tag

One kid is “It”—when they tag someone, both flap wings and race to base.

33. Hay Bale Races

Run and leap over small hay bales laid as obstacles.

34. Leaf Pile Dive

Jump into a soft leaf pile from a safe height.

35. Nature Taxi Relay

Kids carry leaves or small pumpkins on trays without dropping them.

36. Turkey Feather Hunt

Hide fake feathers outdoors—first to find five wins.

37. Pumpkin Tic‑Tac‑Toe

Draw a grid on the ground and use mini‑pumpkins to play.

38. Thankful Hopscotch

Draw a hopscotch grid with gratitude prompts in each square.

39. Scarecrow Dress‑Up Relay

Dress one child as a scarecrow using old clothes—relay style.

40. Autumn Obstacle Course

Use leaves, pumpkins, hay bales, and cones for a festive obstacle course.

41. Turkey Balloon Pop

Tie balloons to ankles—kids stomp to pop others’ balloons.

42. Feather Float Capture

Blow feathers into the air and chase to catch them.

43. Pumpkin Spoon Relay

Scoop small gourds on spoons and race.

44. Gobble Relay

Relay race where kids carry a “gobble” sound—must keep talking turkey.

45. Pinecone Relay Race

Balance a pinecone on a spoon and race.

46. Feather Fan Race

Run while holding a fan made of turkey feathers—blow leaves ahead.

47. Pumpkin Tic‑Tac‑Toe Toss

Toss small pumpkins onto a board grid.

48. Leaf Catching Race

Run with arms full of leaves—see who holds the most at finish.

49. Harvest Obstacle Course

Combine jumping, balancing, and carrying harvest items in a race.

50. Pilgrim & Turkey Freeze Tag

One team acts like pilgrims, the other like turkeys—freeze when tagged.

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