20 Easy Turkey Crafts for Kids on Thanksgiving

Feast your eyes on these fun projects!

What's your kiddo's favorite holiday? Chances are the answer is Halloween or Christmas and they tend to overlook Thanksgiving. But there's a lot to be excited about beyond the delicious turkey feast and mouthwatering Thanksgiving desserts. You can get kids of all ages more involved this Thanksgiving with these cute turkey crafts! Not only are these projects enjoyable and easy to create, but some of them also double as DIY Thanksgiving decorations, Thanksgiving table setting ideas, and even Thanksgiving games. That means the fun continues well beyond the moment they complete the craft!

You can try these easy Thanksgiving crafts in the lead-up to the holiday, or on the day of to keep them entertained and out of the kitchen. And if they're craving a snack before the big meal, try one of the DIY treats on this list, like the peanut butter cup turkeys with candy corn "feathers." You really can't go wrong with any of the crafts here, so choose one or two that you know your kids will love and let them work their holiday magic!

Pinecones are everywhere during the fall, so forage for a few to create these adorable pinecone turkeys. The only other things you'll need are pipe cleaners, craft paint and paper, and a pair of googly eyes!

Get the tutorial at One Little Project.

SHOP PIPE CLEANERS

Any kind of craft that involves snacks is alright in our book! This cute turkey is made from styrofoam balls covered in brown stockings. Add colorful craft paper cones or plastic cups for the feathers and then fill them with your favorite snacks. Yum!

Get the tutorial at Kid Friendly Things to Do.

Bring a little of the outdoors inside with this fun wood slice craft. Glittery feathers and googly eyes make the perfect finishing touches.

Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.

These silly turkey socks are the perfect accessory for Thanksgiving dinner or even a Turkey Trot race. They're easy to make using heat transfer vinyl for the faces.

Get the tutorial at Craftaholics Anonymous.

These pretty watercolor-inspired turkeys are made using coffee filters and washable markers. A popsicle stick or clothespin easily transforms your artwork into a cute turkey!

Get the tutorial at One Little Project.

SHOP COFFEE FILTERS

Break out the forks for this fun project: You'll use them to paint "feathers" onto a paper plate before adding a turkey face as the final touch.

Get the tutorial at I Heart Arts n Crafts.

Add some sparkle to your Thanksgiving décor with these glittery turkeys. You'll make them with baby food jars and classic handprint feathers in red, brown, yellow, and orange.

Get the tutorial at Mason Jar Crafts.

Who doesn't love a toilet paper roll craft? Pretty patterned scrapbook paper feathers bring some pizazz to this little turkey.

Get the tutorial at Kid Friendly Things to Do.

Got mason jars? Then you're halfway to making these cute hand-painted turkeys! Fill them with snacks or little scraps of paper with the reasons why you're thankful.

Get the tutorial at One Little Project.

The kids table just got a little cuter with these handprint turkey placemats! Cover them in contact paper so you can use them for many Thanksgivings to come.

Get the tutorial at I Heart Arts n Crafts.

Use clear plastic cups and colorful craft feathers to create these turkey treat cups. From there, they'll get their brown color from whichever chocolate candies you choose to fill up the cups!

Get the tutorial at Kid Friendly Things to Do.

A turkey wreath is the most adorable way to welcome your guests this holiday season. We love the unexpected pop of baby blue among the felt feathers.

Get the tutorial at Craftaholics Anonymous.

Leftover wine corks serve as the faces for these mini turkeys. You can even use them as name card holders by making a slit in the top of the corks with a serrated knife.

Get the tutorial at One Little Project.

Preserve their little handprints forever with this colorful paper plate craft. It definitely deserves a spot on the fridge for the rest of the holiday season!

Get the tutorial at I Heart Arts n Crafts.

Whether you love or hate candy corn, you have to admit that they make the perfect feathers for these adorable turkey-inspired treats! Everything on these is edible, including the candy eyes.

Get the tutorial at One Little Project.

SHOP CANDY EYES

Even your Thanksgiving beverages will look festive when you dress them up as turkeys, complete with red pipe cleaners for the wattles. You can also glue on feathers for even more Turkey Day flair.

Get the tutorial at Kid Friendly Things to Do.

Set the kids table with these sweet cloth napkins featuring handprint turkeys. Add your child's name and the year for the cutest Thanksgiving keepsake.

Get the tutorial at I Heart Arts n Crafts.

This cute project doubles as a fun fine motor and color-matching activity for the kiddos. Once the craft is complete, they'll match colorful clothespin feathers to the corresponding circles on the turkey.

Get the tutorial at I Heart Arts n Crafts.

How gorgeous is this hand-painted linen table runner? It's easy to create using a turkey stencil. Add some words of Thanksgiving in your prettiest penmanship to make it even more festive.

Get the tutorial at Mad in Crafts.

Light up the kids table with this candle holder made from a carved apple. Add a taper candle or a tea light to brighten things up.

Get the tutorial at Kid Friendly Things to Do.

SHOP TEA LIGHTS

Tierney McAfee is a freelance writer and Country Living and The Pioneer Woman contributor who covers entertainment, holiday & entertaining, food & drinks, design ideas, DIY, and more.

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