Thanksgiving coloring pages

Looking for easy, festive fun the whole family can enjoy? You’re in the right place. Below you’ll find dozens of printable Thanksgiving coloring pages—from classic turkeys and cornucopias to cozy dinner tables, farm scenes, pies, and playful woodland animals. Every design has a quick preview, a short description, and a one-click PDF for crisp printing.

Use these at home, in classrooms, church groups, community centers, or as quiet holiday entertainment before the big meal.

What you’ll find in this collection

• Classics: Thanksgiving Turkey, Cornucopia, Pilgrim Hat, Pumpkin Pie
• Cozy scenes: Dinner Table, Harvest Table, Outdoor Feast, Family Prayer
• Farm & nature: Harvest Wagon, Farm Scene, Sunflower Field, Forest Path
• Kids & characters: Pilgrim Boy/Girl/Children, Give Thanks Child, Leaf Pile play
• Animals: Fox, Raccoon, Owl, Squirrel, Fancy Turkey, Autumn Turkey
• Decor: Autumn Wreaths, Corn Husk Wreath, Table Centerpieces, Candle Décor
• History themes: Mayflower Ship, Shared Feast, Pilgrim Family/Couple/Hunter
• Desserts & goodies: Pie Table, Pie on Windowsill, Dessert Table, Bread Basket

Every block includes a “Download PDF” button for a printer-friendly page.

How to print perfectly (quick guide)

1. Open the PDF link under any design.
2. In your print dialog, choose:
   • Paper: US Letter or A4
   • Scale: “Fit to printable area” (or 100% if margins are already set)
   • Quality: Best / High
3. Black ink only works great—these are clean outlines.
4. For markers or heavy coloring, print on 32 lb / 120 gsm paper to prevent bleed-through.
5. Need smaller handouts? Print 2 per page in your printer’s layout options.

Age-by-age ideas

• Toddlers (2–4): Big shapes like Thanksgiving Turkey, Pumpkin Pie, Autumn Wreath. Use chunky crayons or washable markers.
• Kids (5–8): Story pages such as Dinner Table, Leaf Pile, Pumpkin Patch. Add simple color patterns (ABAB on feathers, etc.).
• Tweens & Teens: Detailed pages like Harvest Field, Forest Path, Cornucopia Harvest. Try shading, hatching, and warm/cool contrast.
• Adults: Relaxing designs (Candle Decor, Table Centerpiece) or try a limited palette for a classy look.

Creative prompts to stretch imagination

• Gratitude glow: Color everything you’re thankful for in warm tones; cool tones for the background.
• Feather patterns: On turkey pages, fill each feather with a different zentangle pattern.
• Pie sampler: On dessert pages, label slices (pumpkin, pecan, apple) and choose realistic colors.
• History twist: On Mayflower or pilgrim scenes, use a sepia palette for a vintage feel.
• Nature swap: Turn Sunflower Field into late-autumn browns and golds with pale sky blues.

Classroom & group activities

• Table tent place cards: Print mini pages (4 per sheet), color, fold, and write names.
• Thankful garland: Color small icons (leaves, pies, tiny turkeys). Punch holes and string twine across a mantle or bulletin board.
• Color & write: On back of each page, have students write one thing they’re thankful for.
• Math & art tie-in: Create repeating patterns on tablecloths or borders; count/sequence colors.

Suggested color palette

• Warm harvest: burnt orange, pumpkin, marigold, mustard, cranberry, chestnut
• Nature neutrals: olive, sage, evergreen, wheat, taupe
• Accents: copper, antique gold, midnight blue for night scenes, cream for candlelight

Supplies that work well

• Crayons for smooth coverage and easy blending
• Washable markers for bold color (use thicker paper)
• Colored pencils for detail/shading
• Gel pens or metallic markers for candle flames, stars, and leaf veins
• Optional: washi tape and stickers to frame finished art

Wrap-up

Whether you need quick Thanksgiving coloring sheets for kids or detailed harvest scenes for older artists, this collection has something for everyone. Print a handful now, set them out with crayons before dinner, and enjoy some calm, cozy coloring time together.

Learn more about the history and traditions of the holiday on Thanksgiving (Wikipedia).

Happy Thanksgiving!

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