40 Fun Thanksgiving Games for the Whole Family

Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and fun! To keep everyone entertained after the feast, playing games can be the perfect way to engage both kids and adults. Drawing inspiration from various sources, here’s a list of 40 Thanksgiving games that will ensure laughter and bonding throughout the day. These games range from classic party favorites to creative new activities tailored for the holiday season.

40 Thanksgiving Games for the Whole Family:

Turkey Trot Relay
A fun outdoor relay race where teams pass a “turkey” (a plush toy or even a small pumpkin).

Thanksgiving Charades
Act out Thanksgiving-themed words or phrases for others to guess.

Pin the Feather on the Turkey
A Thanksgiving twist on the classic “Pin the Tail on the Donkey.”

Thankful Scavenger Hunt
Hide gratitude-related items around the house or yard and let participants find them.

Turkey Bowling
Use a small ball (a “pumpkin” ball works great) to knock down pins decorated as turkeys.

Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe
Create a giant tic-tac-toe board and use mini pumpkins as game pieces.

Turkey Feather Toss
Toss colorful feathers into a bucket from a set distance for points.

Thanksgiving Bingo
Create Bingo cards filled with Thanksgiving-related items like turkeys, pumpkins, and pies.

Pass the Pumpkin
A simple game of “hot potato” using a mini pumpkin.

Pumpkin Pictionary
Draw Thanksgiving-themed words for others to guess before time runs out.

Family Trivia
Test your family’s knowledge with fun trivia about Thanksgiving history or family memories.

Turkey Tag
Designate one person as the “turkey” and let others chase them to tag.

Pumpkin Hunt
Hide mini pumpkins around the yard or house for the kids to find.

Stuff the Turkey
Divide into teams and race to stuff paper feathers into a large cardboard turkey.

Turkey Trivia
See who knows the most about Thanksgiving traditions and history with a trivia game.

Cornucopia Ring Toss
Set up a cornucopia and toss rings to land around the opening.

Family Feud: Thanksgiving Edition
Create a “Family Feud” game using Thanksgiving-related survey questions.

Thanksgiving Mad Libs
Create funny Thanksgiving stories by filling in the blanks with random words.

Turkey Waddle Race
Participants must race while holding a small ball between their legs.

Pie Eating Contest
Who can eat their slice of pie the fastest—without using hands?

Turkey Hunt
Hide paper turkeys around the house for kids to find. The one with the most turkeys wins.

Pumpkin Roll Relay
Roll a pumpkin across the yard using only a stick.

Thankful Tree
Write down things you’re thankful for and hang them on a “Thankful Tree.”

Thanksgiving Word Search
Find Thanksgiving-related words in a custom word search puzzle.

Turkey Crafting Contest
Provide art supplies for a turkey-making competition.

Cornhole Tournament
Play a Thanksgiving-themed cornhole tournament with family and friends.

Thanksgiving Freeze Dance
Dance to fun music, but freeze when it stops. Whoever moves is out!

Guess the Pie Flavor
Blindfold participants and have them guess pie flavors based on taste.

Pumpkin Stack
Stack as many pumpkins as you can before the tower topples.

Thanksgiving Jeopardy
Create a game board with Thanksgiving trivia and categories.

Pumpkin Bowling
Knock down “pins” (use bottles) with a small pumpkin as the ball.

Turkey Trot Race
A fun family race where everyone “trots” like a turkey.

Gratitude List Race
See who can write the most things they’re thankful for in a minute.

Thanksgiving Puzzle
Complete a large Thanksgiving-themed jigsaw puzzle together.

Corn Shucking Contest
Race to see who can shuck corn the fastest.

Turkey Hat Making
Create fun turkey hats using paper and feathers.

Pilgrim Hat Ring Toss
Use homemade Pilgrim hats as the targets in a ring toss game.

Apple Bobbing
Classic bobbing for apples—a fall favorite!

Thanksgiving Movie Trivia
Test your knowledge of classic Thanksgiving movies.

Pumpkin Corners
Play a version of musical chairs with “pumpkin” stations instead of seats.

Thanksgiving is about more than just food—it’s also about spending quality time with loved ones. These games are a fun way to keep everyone engaged, active, and laughing throughout the day. Whether you’re hosting a small family gathering or a large celebration, these Thanksgiving games will bring joy to the festivities.