50 Thanksgiving Ideas Free Printables to Make Your Holiday Memorable

Thanksgiving is all about gratitude, food, family, and creating cozy memories — but it can also be a busy (and sometimes expensive) time of year. That’s where free Thanksgiving printables come in! Whether you’re decorating your home, planning your feast, keeping the kids entertained, or adding a heartfelt touch to your table, these printable templates can help you celebrate in style without breaking the bank.

From coloring pages and banners to menu planners and games, we’ve rounded up 50 of the best Thanksgiving free printables you can download instantly. Each one is easy to print at home and perfect for last-minute holiday prep.

In this guide, you’ll find:

• How to download and print Thanksgiving free printables?
• 50 Thanksgiving Free Printables you can download
• How to use canva to make your own free printables for Thanksgiving?
• How to Avoid Copyright Issues with Free Printables
• FAQs

How to download and print Thanksgiving free printables?

Downloading Thanksgiving free printables is hassle-free and only requires a good printer and paper to start! Check out our blog on Easter Free Printables for a complete guide on how to download free printables.

Materials:

Use the following supplies for printing:

• Cardstock paper for printing.
• Printer
• Paper scissors.
• (Optional) Binding Glue or glue sticks for joining materials.
• (Optional) Lamination sheets for party decorations and Thermal laminator for laminating printables.

Thanksgiving Free Printables

Give Thanks, show your gratitude and thankfulness with these 50 Thanksgiving Free Templates to download and foster creativity.

Thanksgiving decorations

1. Thankful tree free printable with leaf template and gratitude prompts. Pin the leaves with what you are thankful for!

2. Give thanks Printable Decor

3. Mr and Mrs Turkey Potato Heads

Thanksgiving banners and buntings

4. Sign up for Bright Color Mom to access to Happy Thanksgiving free banner with all letters available.

5. Honey and Lime free printable Thankful banner featuring maple leaves.

6. Use cardstock for printing this eye-catching Thanksgiving Thankful banner by As the Bunny Hops.

7. Get Thanksgiving pie bunting in your mailbox from Paris Corp.

8. Free printable designs and coloring bunting by Little Bins for Little Hands.

9. All letters for the Thanksgiving banner are free printables by Seamless Days.

Fall-Themed Wall art and posters

10. Display a beautiful message of gratefulness by Extreme Couponing Mom.

11. Autumn motivational artwork by the Harper House.

12. Print Joy’s free printable turkey artwork in more than 20 color options is a must for fall decor.

Printable cutouts for garlands and decorations

13. Printablee offers a free collection of pumpkins, leaves, and vines that can be printed and cut for making 3D wall-hangings, garlands, and other festive decorations.

14. Craft an adorable hand puppet using PJ’s and Paint free turkey cutout template.

15. Design creative wreaths and garlands using free printable leaves templates by Woojr.

16. Kiki Comin feathers cutout free template.

17. Craft a 3D decorative turkey using a free printable template by Mommy Made That.

18. Thanksgiving Turkey color and cutout activity by PJ’s and Paint.

Table Settings and Hosting Helpers

Thanksgiving place cards and menu templates

19. Free Thanksgiving place card templates by Purely Printables.

20. Customization and festive place card thankful template by Fantabulosity.

21. Thanksgiving free printable place card settings by Fox Hollow Cottage.

22. Printable Thanksgiving table setting kit by Ayeletkesket.

23. Thanksgiving menu planner and grocery list by Liluna.

24. Get an 8-page Thanksgiving planner template from The Incremental Mama.

25. Thanksgiving candy wrappers free template by Photo Party Favors.

Thanksgiving Napkin Rings and Food Label Tags

26. Spruce up your Thanksgiving dinners using a free napkin printable template by One Simple Party.

27. Aubree Original’s Thanksgiving-themed free food tags.

28. Original Mom’s circlular and rectangular Thanksgiving gift tags.

29. Thanksgiving leftover food tags and labels for guests by The Benson Street.

30. The Crafting Chicks‘ free printable gift tags.

Thanksgiving Kids Activities and Games 

Thanksgiving coloring pages

31. Happy Thanksgiving coloring page by Super Star Worksheets.

32. Abundantly blessed coloring sheet by Worksheet Library.

33. Ms. Merry placemat mat is a free template for dinners and parties.

34. Artsyfartsy Mama activity sheet for kids.

35. Free printable activity sheet by Favorite Printables.

36. Free Thanksgiving feast coloring page template by One Little Project.

Cut-and-Paste Activities

37. Cut-and-paste cornucopia activity for kids by Worksheet Clip-art Library.

38. Cornucopia craft and paste activity by Teachers Pay Teachers.

Thanksgiving games

39. Free Printable Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt Game for Kids by My Party Games.

40. Thanksgiving word search free printable game template by Puzzle-to-Print.

41. Free word scramble game template by Moms and Munchkins.

42. Muze Printables Pumpkin Maze Free Printable Template.

43. Thanksgiving Bingo free printable by Diana Miller.

Thanksgiving educational free printables

44. Thanksgiving worksheets by Kindergarten Worksheets.

45. Color by Number Free Printable by 123 Kids Fun.

46. Complete Thanksgiving-themed educational and learning worksheets by Teaching Aunt.

47. California Unpublished Thankful Turkeys activity sheets bundle.

48. Thanksgiving writing prompt sheet by Education.

Gratitude and Family Traditions

49. Gratitude journal free template by Worksheet Library.

50. Free printable thankful card template by Learning Resources.

51. Get your hands on the history of Thanksgiving worksheets by Printablee.

52. Printable gratitude jar slips by Make It and Love It.

53. Have a family discussion on things that they are thankful for using Smiling Colors free printables.

54. Thanksgiving lunch box jokes by Artsy Fartsy Mama.

How to use Canva for making Thanksgiving free printables?

Canva is one of the coolest digital tools for creating Thanksgiving-themed free printables due to its user-friendly interface, extensive library of free elements and templates, and high customization options. The detailed process of designing free printables is listed below:

1. Create a free Canva account.
2. Once you log in, search for “Thanksgiving” in the search bar on the home page. You’ll find a lot of Thanksgiving templates for cards, worksheets, posters, gift tags, and more.
3. If you are unable to find a suitable template, select a blank canvas in the right dimensions and start exploring elements from the left side menu bar.
4. Customize the background, elements, text, and colors of the design according to personalized Thanksgiving messages.
5. Canva automatically saves all the changes in the design that can be customized anywhere, anytime.
6. Once completed, download the design in PDF format for printing. You can also share the design digitally via email.

How to find unique Thanksgiving printables to customize on canva?

Use the following variations of terms to search for unique free printables for Thanksgiving that you can personalize to your preferences before printing:

1. Free Thanksgiving Games and Activities

Keep guests engaged with these fun printables.

• Thanksgiving Word Search – Family-friendly vocabulary challenge.
• Gratitude Bingo – Check off acts of thankfulness.
• Turkey Trivia Quiz – Test your guests’ knowledge.
• Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle – Seasonal clues for all ages.
• “Pin the Feather on the Turkey” Game – Printable turkey and feathers.
• Scavenger Hunt List – Indoor or outdoor fall-themed hunt.
• Would You Rather – Thanksgiving Edition – Funny conversation starter.
• Pictionary Word List – Thanksgiving drawing prompts.
• Mad Libs – Thanksgiving Story: Fill-in-the-blank fun.
• Roll-a-Turkey Dice Game – Build a turkey piece-by-piece.

2. Free Thanksgiving Planners and Organizers

Stay stress-free while preparing for the holiday.

• Thanksgiving Menu Planner – Plan appetizers, mains, and desserts.
• Guest List Tracker – Keep RSVPs organized.
• Shopping List Template – Categorized for easy grocery runs.
• Cooking Schedule Printable – Hour-by-hour prep plan.
• Budget Planner Sheet – Keep holiday spending in check.
• Meal Prep Checklist – Track what’s done and what’s left.
• Thanksgiving Week Planner – Plan every day leading to the big feast.
• Decor and Supplies Checklist – Don’t forget candles or napkins!
• Potluck Signup Sheet – Assign dishes to guests.
• Leftover Labels and Freezer Tags – Store post-feast goodies neatly.
• Food Label Cards – Perfect for buffet-style dinners.
• Printable Chair Signs – “Host” and “Guest” seat markers.

3. Free Thanksgiving Kids’ Crafts and Keepsakes

Creative ways to keep little ones entertained and make memories.

• Handprint Turkey Template – Kids trace and decorate their own.
• Paper Pumpkin Craft Printable – Cut, fold, and glue.
• Thankfulness Tree Template – Add paper leaves with gratitude notes.
• Printable Pilgrim and Native American Paper Dolls – Dress-up fun.
• Foldable Mini Gratitude Journal – Small enough for kids’ pockets.
• Turkey Headband Craft – Printable feathers and headband strip.
• Thanksgiving Maze Puzzle – Help the turkey find the corn.
• DIY Fall Leaf Garland Template – Color, cut, and hang.
• Gratitude Jar Labels and Prompts – Encourages daily thankfulness.
• Family Recipe Card Template – Share special dishes with loved ones.

4. Use Niche-Specific Keywords in Canva Search

Most people just type “Thanksgiving” and get generic results. Instead, combine the theme with a printable type or style. For example:

• Thanksgiving planner
• Fall gratitude journal
• Pumpkin recipe cards
• Autumn gift tags
• Harvest menu template
• Thanksgiving scavenger hunt
• Rustic table place cards
• Thanksgiving kids coloring page

5. Explore Non-English Keywords for Hidden Designs

Canva’s library includes templates from global creators. Try searching in other languages for unique templates, then translate/customize them. For example:

• Acción de Gracias (Spanish for Thanksgiving)
• Fête des récoltes (French for Harvest Festival)

6. Look in Related Categories

Some beautiful “Thanksgiving” printables are hidden in Autumn, Harvest, or Fall searches. For example:

• Fall leaves wall art
• Pumpkin spice recipe card
• Autumn wreath template

Always check if a free printable is available for personal use and not get into copyright issues. Learn more on the topic in the Easter Free Printables article.

Tips for Printing Your Thanksgiving Templates

• Use quality paper – 80–100 lb cardstock works best for decor and crafts.
• Check printer settings – Print at 100% scale for accurate sizing.
• Laminate for reuse – Especially for placemats, menus, and games.
• Mix and match sets – Combine printables to create a cohesive theme.
• Pro Tip: Save your favorite printables in a dedicated holiday folder so you can reuse them next year!

With these 50 free Thanksgiving printables, you can create a festive, organized, and memorable celebration — all without spending a dime on store-bought decorations or games. Whether you’re planning a big family dinner or an intimate gathering, printable templates make the holiday easier, more beautiful, and more fun for everyone.

Drafted by: Nageen Sohail

Written by: Hani Shabbir

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