Hey y’all, it’s that time of year again - Thanksgiving is right around the corner! And you know what that means - food, family, and of course, some friendly competition. But instead of arguing over politics or football, why not switch it up with some Thanksgiving trivia?
Trivia Time!
Check out this Thanksgiving Trivia printable we found - perfect for your holiday gathering. Test your knowledge of this beloved holiday with questions like:
- What year was the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
- What is the name of the Plymouth colony governor who organized the first Thanksgiving feast?
- True or false: Ben Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national bird of the United States instead of the bald eagle.
Need some help with those answers? We won’t judge - just head to The Turquoise Table to download the full printable!
More Thanksgiving Fun
If trivia isn’t your thing, here are some other fun Thanksgiving activities you can do with friends and family:
Crafts
Get creative with some Thanksgiving-themed crafts! Here are a few ideas:
- Make your own table decorations using fall leaves, pumpkins, and other seasonal finds.
- Create a thankful tree - cut out construction paper leaves and have everyone write something they’re thankful for on them. Attach them to a small tree or branch for a beautiful centerpiece.
- Get messy with some finger paint and make turkey handprints!
Games
Keep the party lively with some fun Thanksgiving games. Here are a few classic favorites:
- Pumpkin pie eating contest - who can finish a whole pie the fastest (without using their hands, of course)?
- Pin the tail feathers on the turkey - a Thanksgiving twist on the classic party game.
- Thanksgiving scavenger hunt - hide small items like acorns or candy corn around the house and see who can find them all first.
Sports
Need to burn off some of that turkey and stuffing? Get active with some family sports games:
- Touch football - gather a group and play a friendly game of touch football in the backyard.
- Pumpkin bowling - set up some bowling pins (or plastic cups) and use a small pumpkin as the ball.
- Turkey trot - many cities host a Thanksgiving Day 5K run/walk - sign up and get moving!
Whatever you choose to do, we hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with love, laughter, and lots of good food. Gobble gobble!
