15 Fun and Festive Thanksgiving Kids Table Ideas

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Keeping kids entertained during a long Thanksgiving dinner can be a challenge, but a fun kids’ table can make the holiday better for everyone! Instead of simply giving the kids their own place to sit, why not create a table filled with festive decorations, fun activities, and special treats just for them?

From fun themed tablescapes to turkey-themed treats, games, and coloring pages, there are so many ways to make the kids’ table special. Here are some fun Thanksgiving kids table ideas to inspire a memorable holiday celebration for the little ones in your family.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Theme

This Thanksgiving kids table set with a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade theme is freaking adorable! I love the cartoon character balloons that are supposed to mimic the parade floats. It’s such a clever idea!

Thanksgiving Coloring Pages

Most kids usually love a chance to open a brand new box of crayons. So, why not give them a turkey coloring page?

Pilgrim Hat Crayon Holder

Or you can display the crayons in a pilgrim hat? It’s such a cute idea!

Art Caddy

Keep the utensils and napkins with the other essential supplies: colored pencils and slime! My kids would have LOVED this!

Turkey Shoot

Turkey shoots were a common occurrence in my small town when I was growing up. For the longest time, I thought they actually shot turkeys and not targets. You can make your own version of that with Nerf guns to keep the kids entertained!

Turkey Disguise Craft

*(47 of the Best Turkey Disguises on the Internet)*

My girls thought making turkey disguises was so fun when they were little! So, why not set up a little art area for kids to disguise their own turkey?

Gratitude List

Make the turkey coloring page a little more meaningful and have them make a list of some of the things they are thankful for.

A Little Treat

Thanksgiving Kids Table Ideas: a turkey leg treat — *(www.oneshetwoshe.com)*

What’s a Thanksgiving kids table without a special treat? You could even use the leftover Halloween candy!

Funky Fruit Tray

Thanksgiving Kids Table Ideas: a turkey shaped fruit tray — *(www.pinterest.com)*

While making a turkey-shaped fruit tray is such a cute idea for the kids, I’m sure the adults would be sneaking over there for some fruit too!

Turkey Lunchables

Thanksgiving Kids Table Ideas: Turkey lunchable — *(www.pinterest.com)*

No matter how much delicious food you have, there will be picky kids who want cheese and crackers instead. So, why not make them turkey-themed?

Paper Plates & Cups

Thanksgiving Kids Table Ideas: Paper plates and cups — *(www.pinterest.com)*

Kids don’t care about fancy dishes, and you’re better off not giving them something breakable anyway. So, grab some cute Thanksgiving paper cups and plates while you’re at the store!

Pastel Decor

Who says Thanksgiving colors have to be orange and brown? Decorate your Thanksgiving kids table with pretty pastels!

Mayflower Decor

This Mayflower centerpiece is absolutely perfect for the kids’ table!

Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe

Kids love a game! This pumpkin tic-tac-toe would be a hit!

A Thanksgiving kids’ table doesn’t have to be complicated to be memorable. A few festive decorations, some fun treats, and activities to keep little hands busy can turn their table into one of the most exciting parts of the celebration.

Whether you go all out with a themed tablescape or simply add some coloring pages and a special treat to each place setting, I hope these Thanksgiving kids’ table ideas have given you plenty of inspiration for making Thanksgiving extra fun for the kids this year!