20 Fun Thanksgiving Traditions for Kids: Unique Ideas

This is such a sweet and simple idea that this kids will love –it's so fun and creative without requiring too much time and fuss

As your family grows and the children get older, it's so fun to look back and see who has attended Thanksgiving over the years.

This heirloom version is complete with permanent stitching, but you could easily create your own version with kraft paper an markers.

Grab the kids and get outside for this fun fall activity. Just print out this super adorable Thanksgiving scavenger hunt for kids and have fun looking for all of the items on the checklist.

You will adore this fun family Thanksgiving tradition.
This requires a few simple materials like a mason jar, a wooden plank, and prepping some wooden “coins” to deposit in the bank.

All of the supplies to make this project come in multiples, so you will have enough to make a second “Gratitude Jar” to give to someone as a gift.

Enjoy reading them aloud as you sit around the dinner table on Thanksgiving. You could even create a different colored “coin” for each family member.

Spending time together in the kitchen is always a fantastic way to make memories as a family.

Make a fun Thanksgiving treat like these no-bake turkey cookies to give to neighbors or to enjoy with your family.

Family games are a fun Thanksgiving tradition. Download and print this “Pin The Feather” Turkey Game and the whole family can play.

Thanksgiving is typically when we spend time with extended family and friends. In order to make sure you get to see everyone while they are in town, plan a Thanksgiving Game Night.

This is a great tradition because it can take place before or after turkey day, as a fun activity to laugh and play together.

This is a great tradition to start when your children are small and continue it as they grow.

To start, each person decorates their own box. You can use an empty wipes container, shoebox, or purchase a document box – all of these would work great.

Each night at dinner, have everyone write something they are thankful for and place it in their box. On Thanksgiving day, you can open the boxes and read everyone’s responses.

If you use a different color of paper each year it makes it very easy to keep them all in the same box, but pull out a few from previous years to reminisce.

Create memories together in the kitchen when you let the kids contribute to the meal. Choose a fun appetizer that they can make like these cute turkey deviled eggs.

This Gratitude Dice Game for Thanksgiving is a fun way to get the whole family involved in showing Thanksgiving gratitude.

Who doesn't love pie? Make it a tradition to have a pre-Thanksgiving Pie Night with friends and family. Have everyone bring their favorite pies to share or try out some new recipes. It's a delicious way to kick off the holiday season.

Spend some time together as a family putting together blessing bags for the homeless. Fill the bags with toiletries, snacks, gloves, socks, and hand warmers. Keep them in your car to handout around town, or donate them to a homeless shelter.

This is a fun November tradition to talk about, celebrate, and write down everything you're thankful for on a Gratitude Pumpkin…which then becomes the centerpiece of your Thanksgiving table decor.

I originally found the inspiration for ideas when looking for ways to make Valentine’s Day special for my kiddos. When Turkey Day rolled around, it popped back into my head as an easy Thanksgiving tradition to start with my family.

Simply cover a door with butcher paper. I love the rustic look of brown kraft paper; perfect for fall!

A Thankfulness Chain is an easy tradition to help us remember and show appreciation for the things we are thankful for.