Free Thanksgiving Activity Placemat for Kids Printable

Need to keep kids entertained during Thanksgiving dinner? This free printable activity placemat is your solution! Features maze, word search, I Spy, drawing section, and more. Available in two sizes, with the legal-size version including bonus activities.

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Close-up of Thanksgiving placemat with "Draw your favorite Thanksgiving foods" plate section partially colored in with green beans, corn, and pink pie slice, colored pencils visible on side.

Three Thanksgiving activity placemats arranged on yellow background with mini pumpkins and fall leaves, showing both letter and legal sizes, colorful pencils scattered across placemats.

Looking for an easy way to keep kids entertained during Thanksgiving dinner? Our Thanksgiving Activity Placemat Printable is just what you need! Featuring exciting activities like a turkey maze, Thanksgiving word search, “I Spy” pumpkin counting game, and spaces to draw favorite foods and write what they’re thankful for, this placemat will keep children engaged and happy while adults finish cooking or during dinner.

You’ll love this printable because:

Two size options with bonus content! Choose between standard letter size (8.5″ x 11″) or legal size (8.5″ x 14″) depending on your preference and paper availability. The legal-size version includes TWO EXTRA ACTIVITIES that aren’t on the standard size, giving kids even more entertainment value!
Budget-friendly and convenient. Skip the expensive activity books! With this printable, you can create as many placemats as you need right at home, the library, or at your local print shop. Print one for each child at your Thanksgiving table without breaking the bank.
Perfect for all ages. Whether you have toddlers who love coloring or older kids who enjoy word searches and mazes, there’s something for everyone on this placemat.

Supplies notes

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Cardstock – While regular paper works fine, cardstock is more durable if kids will be pressing down hard while coloring or writing. It also feels more special! I like Astrobrights 65lb or 110lb cardstock, which I can find at my local office supplies store.
Printer – A home printer works great for letter-size printing. If you want to print the legal-size version and don’t have legal paper at home, your local library often offers very inexpensive printing services! I print mine at my library for just pennies per page.
Crayons or Markers – Have plenty of coloring supplies on hand for the kids to complete their placemats.

HANDLE EARLY ARRIVALS LIKE A PRO!
You know those guests who arrive 30 minutes early while you’re still prepping? Set these placemats out with crayons at the kids’ table. The children stay happily occupied, their parents can relax, and you can finish cooking in peace. Win-win-win!

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Size comparison of Thanksgiving placemats with green labels - legal size (8.5x14 inches, 2 extra activities) on top showing word search and tic-tac-toe, regular size (8.5x11 inches) below with fewer activities

Expert Tips

Bring them to Friendsgiving. These aren’t just for family Thanksgiving! Bring them along to Friendsgiving celebrations or community dinners where kids will be present.
Create a placemat station. Set up a kids’ table with these placemats, along with a basket of crayons, markers, and stickers for extra decoration. Kids will love having their own special space.

FAQs

What’s the difference between the letter-size and legal-size versions?

Both versions include core activities like the maze, I Spy, drawing prompts, and gratitude section. However, the legal-size version (8.5″ x 14″) includes TWO additional activities that don’t fit on the standard letter-size page. If you have access to legal-size paper, it’s definitely worth printing for the bonus content!

Where can I print legal-size papers?

If you don’t have legal-size paper at home (I don’t!), your local library typically offers very inexpensive printing services—often just 10-25 cents per page. You can also use office supply stores like Staples or FedEx Office.

Can I use these for classroom activities?

Absolutely! These make excellent classroom activities for the week of Thanksgiving. Teachers can print them for students to work on during indoor recess or as a fun Friday activity before Thanksgiving break.

Legal size Thanksgiving placemat showing completed drawing section with colorful foods on plate, word search puzzle, "I am thankful for" section, turkey maze, and tic-tac-toe board.

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Free Thanksgiving Activity Placemat for Kids Printable

Print Pin Rate

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: activity mat

Supplies

▢ 1 piece Cardstock paper, 8.5" x 11" or 8.5" x 14"), 110 lb recommended
▢ Black and white printer, or access to print shop/library
▢ Crayons, markers, or colored pencils

Instructions

Download the printable: Enter your email address in the opt-in box above to unlock the free Thanksgiving Activity Placemat. The PDF includes both letter-size (8.5" x 11") and legal-size (8.5" x 14") versions.
Choose your version: Decide whether you'd like to print the standard letter-size or legal-size version. The legal-size version includes two bonus activities!
Print your placemats: Use your home printer or a local print shop for best results. For legal-size printing, your local library typically charges just 10-25 cents per page. We recommend printing on sturdy cardstock for durability. In your printer settings, choose "actual size" to make sure the printable fills the entire page.
Distribute to kids: Place a placemat at each child's seat along with coloring supplies and watch them enjoy completing all the activities!

Notes

The legal-size version (8.5″ x 14″) includes two bonus activities that aren’t available on the standard letter-size version, providing extra entertainment for kids. I print my legal-size placemats at my local library for very inexpensive (usually just 10-25 cents per page) since I don’t typically keep legal paper at home.