Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt for Kids

1 min read September 13, 2026 Haeley Giambalvo
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Need a way to keep the kids entertained on Thanksgiving day while you're busy preparing the meal? Send them on a scavenger hunt! This simple activity is a great way to keep your young Thanksgiving guests occupied and having fun together. Just download the scavenger hunt printable and send them on their way. You can make it extra special by providing each guest with a turkey bucket that they can use to collect their scavenger hunt items. Be sure to download the Free Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt for Kids Printable here!

Project Time
15 to 25 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Cut a small turkey beak and waddle out of orange and red construction paper.

Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt for Kids step 1
Step
2

Glue the beak and waddle, along with two googly eyes, to the front of a clear paint can with hot glue.

Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt for Kids step 2
Step
3

Glue four feathers to the back of the paint can with hot glue.

Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt for Kids step 3
Step
4

Download the Free Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt for Kids Printable here and send the kids out to find items on the list. You can make it more challenging by requiring them to find only things that will fit inside their bucket!

Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt for Kids step 4 part 1
Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt for Kids step 4 part 2
Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt for Kids step 4 part 3

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