Thanksgiving just isn’t the same without a little turkey fun, right? Whether you’re planning something for a family gathering, a classroom party, or just want to keep the kids busy while the turkey’s in the oven, these turkey-themed activities are sure to bring lots of laughs and happy memories.

Fun Thanksgiving Turkey Games

From silly games to funny trivia, this list is packed with ideas that will make your Thanksgiving extra gobble-tastic!

Thanksgiving Turkey True or False

Let’s start with something easy (and educational)! Kids and adults alike will love this quick game that tests how much they really know about turkeys.

All you need to do is read the statements below and guess whether they’re true or false. Keep score and see who’s the top turkey expert in the group!

Here are 10 fun turkey true or false questions:

1. Turkeys can fly. (✅ True – wild turkeys can fly short distances!)

2. All turkeys gobble. (❌ False – only male turkeys gobble!)

3. Turkeys sleep in trees. (✅ True – they roost in trees at night to stay safe.)

4. A group of turkeys is called a flock. (✅ True – though sometimes it’s also called a rafter!)

5. Turkeys can’t see colors. (❌ False – they actually have great color vision.)

6. Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national bird. (✅ True – he thought they were more respectable than eagles!)

7. Turkeys have teeth. (❌ False – no teeth, just strong gizzards!)

8. Baby turkeys are called gobblers. (❌ False – they’re called poults.)

9. Turkeys can recognize each other by their voices. (✅ True!)

10. Turkeys can drown in the rain. (❌ False – that’s just a funny myth!)

Keep score and give a small prize (or just bragging rights!) to the “Top Turkey Thinker.”

Turkey Trivia Game

Ready for some Thanksgiving brain teasers? This game works perfectly for family dinners or classrooms. Just read the question and have players choose A, B, or C.

Turkey Trivia Questions:

1. What sound does a female turkey make?
   A. Gobble
   B. Cluck
   C. Quack
   ✅ Answer: B. Cluck

2. What’s the flap of skin that hangs over a turkey’s beak called?
   A. Snood
   B. Wattle
   C. Gobbler
   ✅ Answer: A. Snood

3. Where do wild turkeys sleep at night?
   A. In nests
   B. In trees
   C. On the ground
   ✅ Answer: B. In trees

4. What is the average lifespan of a wild turkey?
   A. 3–5 years
   B. 10 years
   C. 1 year
   ✅ Answer: A. 3–5 years

5. How fast can a turkey run?
   A. 5 mph
   B. 10 mph
   C. 20 mph
   ✅ Answer: C. 20 mph

6. What is the red bit under a turkey’s neck called?
   A. Snood
   B. Beard
   C. Wattle
   ✅ Answer: C. Wattle

7. Which U.S. state raises the most turkeys?
   A. Minnesota
   B. Texas
   C. Georgia
   ✅ Answer: A. Minnesota

8. When was the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
   A. 1924
   B. 1940
   C. 1955
   ✅ Answer: A. 1924

9. How many feathers does an average adult turkey have?
   A. 1,500
   B. 3,500
   C. 5,000
   ✅ Answer: B. 3,500

10. What’s the main food in a turkey’s diet in the wild?
    A. Bugs
    B. Grass and seeds
    C. Fish
    ✅ Answer: B. Grass and seeds

You can make this even more fun by printing trivia cards or using a whiteboard to keep score. Winner gets the first slice of pie!

Roll a Turkey Game

This one’s always a hit with kids! You’ll need:

• One die (or more if you have multiple players)

• A printable turkey sheet (one per player)

• Candies or small treats (like M&Ms or candy corn)

How to play:
Each number on the die represents a colored circle on the turkey's feathers
1 = red, 2 = blue, 3 = yellow, 4 = green, 5 = brown, 6 = black.
Each time you roll, you place a candy on that circle.

The first player to complete their turkey wins!
You can switch it up by using small buttons, pom-poms, or even cereal if you don’t want to use candy.

This game is simple, silly, and great for little ones with short attention spans!

Turkey Hunt

Think of it as an indoor (or outdoor) scavenger hunt with a Thanksgiving twist!

Here’s what you do:
Print and cut out some colorful turkeys. Hide them all around the house, yard, or classroom.

Give everyone a basket or small bag and set a timer. Whoever finds the most turkeys before time’s up wins!

Fun twist:
Write little challenges or jokes on the back of each turkey. For example:

• “Do your best turkey gobble!”

• “Say one thing you’re thankful for.”

• “Dance like a turkey for 5 seconds.”

You’ll have everyone laughing (and gobbling) in no time!

What’s Your Turkey Name Game

Everyone loves these silly name games!
You’ll need a printable chart or you can make your own.

One side of the chart has the first letter of your first name, and the other side uses the month you were born. Combine the two to get your hilarious turkey name!

Example:

• A = Wobbly

• B = Fluffy

• C = Gobble

• D = Jiggly

Months:

• January = Feathers

• February = Drumstick

• March = Wattle

• April = Beak

• May = Clucker

• June = Strutter

• July = Snood

• August = Butterball

• September = Gravy

• October = Gobbler

• November = Cranberry

• December = Wishbone

So “Amy” born in November might be Wobbly Cranberry, while “Lucas” born in May could be Silly Clucker.

Print it out, hang it up, and everyone can discover their turkey alter-ego! Great for photos or name tags at dinner.

Who’s Most Like a Turkey?

This one’s a hilarious icebreaker for both kids and adults. Print a list of statements, and everyone gives themselves one point for each one that applies.

Examples:

• You talk a lot (gobble gobble!).

• You love food more than people.

• You get sleepy after eating.

• You love being the center of attention.

• You strut your stuff when you’re proud.

• You love leftovers.

• You can be a bit clumsy sometimes.

• You have a loud laugh.

• You enjoy being cozy and warm.

• You’d rather eat than cook.

Whoever scores the most points is officially the “Big Turkey” of the group!

Turkey Craft Corner

No Thanksgiving is complete without a bit of crafting. Here are a few easy ideas:

Handprint Turkeys – Trace your hand, color the fingers as feathers, and draw a beak and eyes. Kids love seeing their “turkey hands!”

Pinecone Turkeys – Glue googly eyes and paper feathers onto a pinecone for a cute table decoration.

Paper Plate Turkeys – Perfect for little ones! Use a paper plate for the body, cut-out feathers, and some markers or paint.

Thankful Feathers – Write something you’re thankful for on each feather and add it to your turkey. A sweet and meaningful family tradition!

Thanksgiving Fingerprint Art

Turkey Toss Game

If your family likes a bit of movement, this one’s a winner!

You’ll need:

• A few small bean bags (or soft toys)

• A cardboard turkey target (draw one or use a printable template)

Cut holes in the turkey for different point values (like a cornhole board) and let everyone take turns tossing. Keep score and see who can score the most “turkey points.”

 Build-a-Turkey Snack Station

Okay, this one’s delicious. Set up a snack bar where everyone can make their own edible turkey!

Ideas:

• Use Oreos or cookies as the base.

• Add candy corn for feathers.

• Stick on candy eyes.

• Use a small candy or icing for the beak.

It’s creative, sweet, and totally Instagram-worthy. Plus, you can eat your creation afterward, best prize ever!

Turkey Talk – Family Chat Time

Once all the games are done, gather around the table and have a little “Turkey Talk.” Ask everyone fun Thanksgiving questions like:

• What’s your favorite Thanksgiving food?

• What’s the funniest thing that ever happened at a Thanksgiving dinner?

• If you were a turkey, how would you escape Thanksgiving dinner?

• What are you most thankful for this year?

It’s a simple way to slow down, laugh, and appreciate the moment together.

Thanksgiving is about food, family, and gratitude, but adding a few goofy turkey games makes it even better! Whether you’re hosting a big family feast or keeping it cozy with just a few people, these activities are sure to keep everyone entertained (and maybe even teach them a turkey fact or two).

So grab some dice, print some games, and get your gobble on!