Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I’ve posted a lot of free resources over the years on the theme of gratitude, which I’ve collected together in two spots now: First is this Ultimate Collection of Thanksgiving Printables. Just scroll to the post you’re interested in, click through, and download as many resources as you want individually.
Or, second, if you’re more interested in saving time than money, you can grab a copy of my Thankful Hearts Print Pack. For a nominal fee, you’ll be able to download all my most popular Thanksgiving printables in a single click — including a few new ones I’ve never shared anywhere else!
It is always good to be mindful of the many blessings God has bestowed upon us. And I’m glad our country sets aside a day dedicated to doing so. I hope these resources will help you celebrate a more enjoyable and heart-felt Thanksgiving than ever before. May God bless you richly as you give thanks to Him for every good gift!
Our Ultimate List of Thanksgiving Activities, Games, and Quizzes
The following games and activities are fun to play alone or in a group. Challenge your friends and family members to race to see who can finish first.
Let’s Talk Turkey Trivia Quiz – Here’s another fun trivia test to share with your loved ones. Find out what they really know about the gobblers that have graced the table of many a Thanksgiving feast.
Thanksgiving Word Find Game – I’m all for letting the little ones help cook. But sometimes it gets a little crowded in the kitchen. Here’s an easy activity to keep kids quiet and happy until dinner is ready.
Outdoor Scavenger Hunt – Take a family hike after dinner and walk off those extra calories. Bring these bingo-style cards along on your hike. Then compete to see who’ll be first to find five in a row.
Neighborhood Bingo – Is a stroll around the block more appropriate for your family than a hike through the woods? We have you covered for that, too. Just take along these neighborhood bingo cards to extend the fun.
Nature Photo Safari – for a high-tech twist on an old favorite, use your phone to document your finds.
Our Ultimate Collection of Thanksgiving Printable Cards, Lists, and Stationery
From bucket lists to thank you notes and letters of gratitude, these resources will help you stay organized and make certain nothing important is forgotten.
5 Things I’m Thankful For – This simple printable makes it easy to count (and share!) the year’s blessings for which your’e most grateful
Giving Thanks during Hardship – A reminder to look for God’s hand at work, even (especially) in the midst of great trials
Gratitude Place Cards – Place one of these at each place around the table, either pre-filled with some trait for which you are grateful in each guest, or blank, so that they can record something for which they’re thankful themselves.
Thanksgiving Wreaths – Here’s another pretty printable to use in your place settings or Thanksgiving decor
Free Printable Thank You Notes – Express your gratitude in writing to family, friends, and neighbors by sending them one of these pretty cards.
More Ultimate Tips and Ideas for Celebrating Thanksgiving
Here are a few more printables that don’t fit clearly in any other category. Enjoy!
Thanksgiving Songbooks – perfect for singing great hymns of thanksgiving together as a family
5 Kernels of Corn – Try this idea for a pertinent history lesson and a meaningful family tradition.
Conversation Starters for Thanksgiving – Use these 24 questions and talking points all month long to direct the conversation at your dinner table and cultivate an attitude of gratitude.
Be Thankful Pennant Banner – this seasonal message will look great hanging across your mantle or doorway
6 Tips to Make Meal Prep Easier – Here’s help for those who don’t wish to spend the whole day in the kitchen (plus place holders for the ones to come).
Tips for Taking Better Family Photos – While the family is gathered, whip out the camera and get a good shot for sending in your Christmas cards.
6 Steps to a Stress-Free Holiday Season – Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the end as far as the year goes. The rest of the holiday season will fly by. Do these six things to keep stress levels to a minimum between now and New Year’s.
Favorite Recipes for Serving the Ultimate Thanksgiving Feast
I’d planned to link a lot of the recipes our family traditionally eats at Thanksgiving under this section. But then I realized, I’ve never posted most of them. I will do my best to remedy that before time to start cooking next November. In the meantime, here are the few I could find already on the site:
Rainbow Salad – an enormous salad filled with bright fruits and veggies has been my go-to lunch nearly every day since my 2024 cancer diagnosis. It’s delish!
Brussels Sprouts – our family loves roasted Brussels sprouts… they’re fast, simple, and delicious
Hominy Casserole – My mom didn’t make this one when I was growing up, but it has become a staple of our Thanksgiving feast in the years since I left home. We make a double batch to feed our big crew.
Green Bean Casserole – This is the old standard recipe found on the back of the fried onion container. I’ve experimented in making that recipe a little more healthful. I’ll post a link here once I perfect the nutritious version. Ha!
Homemade Cranberry Sauce – My daughter started making this sauce from whole, fresh cranberries and oranges several years ago. I don’t even care for the canned stuff, but her homemade sauce is delectable!
Pink Stuff – This is the cherry and pecan salad my aunt always brought to Thanksgiving dinner at my grandparents’ house. But it tastes more like a dessert than a salad.
Pecan Pie Muffins – Feed your crew these muffins on a Thanksgiving morning. It will quell their cravings long enough for you to finish the turkey and dressing.
Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude (One of Our Ultimate Goals)
We Find What We Look For – Do you see the glass half-full or half-empty? Whether you hunt for reasons to be happy or reasons to be miserable, you’ll likely find them.
On Accepting “Unchangeables” – According to the Bible, you are fearfully and wonderfully made. When is the last time you thanked God for knitting you together precisely as He did?
Be Thankful… and Give Thanks! – There is no such thing as unexpressed gratitude. If you never show appreciation, it doesn’t count.
That’s it for now. I’ll do my best to update this Ultimate Collection of Thanksgiving Printables as I add new resources. In the meantime, you’ll find our most recent additions here: Thanksgiving-themed Posts.
Keep Counting those Blessings
In the meantime, are you looking for a more personal way to infuse your heart with gratitude? Then check out my devotional journal, Count Your Blessings.
“Bless the LORD, O my soul,” the psalmist writes, “and forget none of His benefits.” That’s good advice for all of us. We should be mindful of the many ways in which God has blessed us. This journal is designed with that goal in mind.
Use its pages to remember the Lord’s mercies and be grateful for them, to count His blessings and name them one by one, to track His faithfulness to you through the past and, by doing so, to be encouraged to trust Him with the future.
Wonderful printables! And they’re free!! I work in the activity department of a nursing home. Many of our residents have some degree of cognitive decline. Always looking for something new to keep them engaged and entertained. They will love these Thanksgiving activities. God bless you!
Thanks so much for sharing these resources! Preparing something for a youth gahtering right now. I for sure will use some of these ideas. God bless you as you serve him in this way! keep it up!!
Hello Jennifer! Recently found your website and used your Thanksgiving Trivia questions to send out to friends. I started mailing cards with activities to home bound friends and family this year. Thanks for blessing us with your website resources! Hebrews 6:10
Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put into your site. I really appreciate it. I wish you and your family a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving
I just LOVE your site. You are so giving in all the things you offer for free. I look forward to coming back and seeing what you have for Christmas. I am grateful to see you giving honor and glory to God and pointing others to Him in a deep and meaningful way.
Wonderful printables! And they’re free!! I work in the activity department of a nursing home. Many of our residents have some degree of cognitive decline. Always looking for something new to keep them engaged and entertained. They will love these Thanksgiving activities. God bless you!
I’m so glad you are putting them to good use, Carol! Best wished to you and your residents for a blessed Thanksgiving!
Thanks so much for sharing these resources! Preparing something for a youth gahtering right now. I for sure will use some of these ideas.
God bless you as you serve him in this way! keep it up!!
You are so welcome. I’m happy to know they’re being put to good use!
Hello Jennifer!
Recently found your website and used your Thanksgiving Trivia questions to send out to friends. I started mailing cards with activities to home bound friends and family this year. Thanks for blessing us with your website resources!
Hebrews 6:10
Deb Milan
Shoreline WA
What a sweet idea, Deb! I’m so happy to hear our resources are being used that way!
Blessings,
Jennifer
Thanks a bunch. Love it!!!
You’re welcome, Faye. Happy to hear it!
Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put into your site. I really appreciate it. I wish you and your family a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving
Sue
You’re welcome, Sue. Hope you and yours had a great Thanksgiving, too!
Thank you and Have a Happy Thanksgiving…
Janie
You, too, Janie. And you’re welcome!
I just LOVE your site. You are so giving in all the things you offer for free. I look forward to coming back and seeing what you have for Christmas. I am grateful to see you giving honor and glory to God and pointing others to Him in a deep and meaningful way.
Thanks so much for the encouraging words, Rachel. We’ll look forward to serving you with Christmas resources, too! 🙂