Thanksgiving Games and Activities

Thanksgiving is all about family, friends, and the many other good things we have been blessed with. 

If you are planning a Thanksgiving celebration at home or in church, the games below will certainly liven your gathering. These Thanksgiving games and activities will not only keep your guests entertained, they can also help everyone get to know each other a little better. 

Free printables are included to make your preparations that much easier.

These low-prep Minute To Win It games with a Thanksgiving twist are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Great for any gathering during the Thanksgiving season.
In this Thanksgiving Trivia game,  everyone is involved at the same time. As players take turns to answer questions, other players can also score points by correctly guessing whether the answer is right or wrong. Questions are divided into 5 categories:(1) All About Turkeys, (2) History, (3) Movies and TV, (4) Random Facts and (5) U.S. Presidents. Download the free Thanksgiving Trivia Questions and Thanksgiving Trivia Board here.
This collection of Thanksgiving word search puzzles includes easy puzzles, difficult puzzles and extreme puzzles. Easy puzzles are in a 12 x 12 grid with 10 hidden words; difficult puzzles are in a 15 x 15 grid with 20 hidden words; extreme puzzles are in a 25 x 25 grid with 50 hidden words. Solutions are provided.
Here are 4 Thanksgiving word scramble printables, each with 10 different words. Unscramble the Thanksgiving words in each sheet and use the highlighted letters to form the secret message. Solutions are provided.
Looking for a hilariously fun game that also encourages creative thinking? This Thanksgiving edition of Mad Libs is really versatile. You can simply give them to the kids to entertain themselves while you are busy preparing Thanksgiving dinner, or you can play together as a family! You can also enjoy Thanksgiving Mad Libs at a party or during a road trip!
Players try to identify the Thanksgiving related item they have been assigned by asking yes or no questions. Great for all ages and for both small and large groups. This game can be used to introduce a lesson on Thanksgiving: Jesus Cleanses Ten Lepers.
Liven up your Thanksgiving gathering and get to know each other better with this thought provoking and sometimes hilarious game. Players are presented with a Thanksgiving related dilemma and they have to guess which option the majority will choose. Download your Thanksgiving Would You Rather cards here.
Download your free printable Thanksgiving Charades cards here. Thanksgiving Charades is a great party game for all types of gatherings. You can also use this game to introduce a lesson on thankfulness.
Download your free printable Thanksgiving Pictionary cards here. Play this Thanksgiving version of Pictionary at home, in church, or at any Thanksgiving gathering! You can also use this game to introduce a lesson on thankfulness.
Looking for something fun to do before or after your Thanksgiving dinner? This Thanksgiving Bingo game is perfect to liven up your gathering! Download 12 unique Thanksgiving Bingo Cards and 24 Thanksgiving Bingo Calling Cards here. You can also use this game to introduce a lesson on Thanksgiving: Jesus Cleanses Ten Lepers.

Christmas Games Planning a holiday party, Christmas family gathering, Sunday School lesson or church event? Check out our collection of Christmas games for kids and adults. In the mix are lively Christmas party games as well as more relaxed (read quieter) Christmas game ideas.

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