63 Printable Thanksgiving Coloring Pages (Free Download)

Thanksgiving coloring pages perfect for kids and adults alike! These printable designs offer a festive way to celebrate the holiday.

Free Printable thanksgiving coloring pages

Simple Turkey

A friendly turkey with a large fan-shaped tail made of simple curved lines. The turkey has a round body, small feet, and a happy face with dots for eyes.

Cornucopia Overflowing

A horn-shaped basket (cornucopia) overflowing with simple vegetables like carrots, corn, pumpkins, and apples. Each item has basic outlines perfect for coloring.

Thanksgiving Dinner Table

A table with a roasted turkey in the center, surrounded by simple bowls of food, glasses, and plates. Clean line work with minimal details for easy coloring.

Happy Pumpkin

A large round pumpkin with a simple smiling face. The pumpkin has curved lines to show segments and sits on a patch of wavy grass.

Autumn Leaves

Several simple leaf shapes in different styles - oak, maple, and simple oval leaves scattered around the page with curved veins and clear outlines.

Pilgrim Hat

A tall pilgrim hat with a square buckle in the center. The hat sits on a simple head shape with a friendly face drawn with basic lines.

Corn on the Cob

Three corn cobs standing upright with simple kernel patterns created by small circles or squares in rows. Each corn has simple green leaves at the top.

Friendly Apple

A round apple with a small stem on top and a leaf attached to the stem. The apple has a simple smiling face with dots for eyes.

Butter and Rolls

A plate with three fluffy dinner rolls next to a pat of butter with a knife. Simple rounded shapes with clear outlines for the rolls.

Pie Slice

A slice of pie on a plate with a fork beside it. The pie has a simple triangular shape with a wavy top crust showing a lattice pattern.

Carrots and Potatoes

A pile of simple vegetables - long carrot shapes with tops, round potato shapes, and other root vegetables arranged together with basic outlines.

Pilgrims Walking

Two simple pilgrim figures walking together. Use basic shapes for bodies, simple hats, and clear line work. One carries a basket, the other carries food.

Thanksgiving Turkey Family

A large mother turkey with three smaller baby turkeys following behind. All turkeys have simple round bodies and tail feathers made with curved lines.

Candles and Fall Decor

Two tall candles in simple candle holders surrounded by small leaves and berries. Clean lines with the candle flames as simple pointed shapes at the top.

Harvest Moon

A large circle moon in the night sky with stars around it. Below are silhouettes of pumpkins, corn, and hay bales in simple shapes.

Basket of Apples

A simple basket shape filled with round apples of different sizes. Each apple has a stem and leaf. The basket has simple woven pattern lines.

Cranberry Sauce Bowl

A simple bowl filled with round cranberries. The bowl has a clear outline with a small serving spoon beside it. Cranberries shown as small circles.

Stuffing and Gravy

A plate of bread stuffing next to a gravy boat. The stuffing shown with simple cube shapes stacked together. The gravy boat is a simple oval container.

Fall Tree

A tree with a thick trunk and branches. The canopy is filled with simple leaf shapes in autumn colors - orange, red, and yellow outlined leaves.

Sweet Potato

A large sweet potato shape with simple curved lines. A smaller section shows it sliced with dots inside. Simple wavy lines around it for decoration.

Children at Table

Two or three simple child figures sitting at a table with a turkey and food. Stick-figure style bodies with basic facial features and simple clothing.

Cheese and Crackers

A plate with a piece of cheese (square or wedge shape) next to several simple square crackers. A small knife beside the cheese with clear outlines.

Falling Leaves

Multiple simple leaf shapes of different types falling down the page at various angles. Clean outline drawings with veins shown as simple lines.

Farm Barn

A simple barn structure with a peaked roof, two doors, and windows. Surrounding the barn are simple trees, fences, and hay bales.

Thankful Sign

A large banner or sign with the word 'THANKFUL' in large, simple block letters. The sign is decorated with simple leaves, acorns, and berries around the edges.

Gravy Boat Pouring

A gravy boat tilted to show gravy pouring onto a plate. Simple wavy lines show the gravy flow. Clean, basic shapes with clear outlines.

Squash and Gourds

Various shaped squashes and gourds arranged together - round ones, long ones, bumpy ones. Each shown with simple outlines and basic shading lines.

Thanksgiving Wreath

A circular wreath made of simple leaves and berries. The wreath is made with wavy lines forming a circle, decorated with small leaf and berry shapes.

Mashed Potatoes Bowl

A bowl filled with wavy mashed potatoes topped with a pat of butter. Simple rounded bowl shape with the potato texture shown with curved lines.

Native American Design

Simple geometric patterns inspired by Native American art - triangles, stripes, and simple symbols arranged in a decorative border or design.

Green Bean Casserole

A rectangular baking dish with simple bean outlines inside. The top shows a simple crispy topping layer. Clean lines with basic depth indication.

Corn Husks

Corn ears with husks partially pulled back showing the kernels underneath. Long curved lines represent the husks. Simple kernel pattern lines on the cob.

Turkey Feathers

Five or six large feather shapes arranged in a fan pattern. Each feather has simple line details showing the feather texture and quill.

Harvest Basket

A large basket handle visible, filled with mixed vegetables and fruits - pumpkins, corn, apples, and carrots in simple shapes and outlines.

Acorns and Nuts

A collection of acorns with caps and various nuts scattered across the page. Each acorn and nut has simple outline shapes and basic internal details.

Turkey Headshot

A close-up view of a turkey's head with its distinctive features - the snood, wattle, and feathers at the neck. Simple shapes with clear outlines.

Hay Bales

Three or four rectangular hay bales stacked together. Simple grid lines show the hay texture. Minimal details perfect for young children to color.

Spiced Pumpkin Pie

A round pie in a pie tin with a fancy crimped edge. The top shows a simple decorative pattern. A slice cut out reveals the pie filling inside.

Drinking Cider

A simple mug or cup filled with cider topped with a cinnamon stick. Wavy lines inside show the hot liquid. A simple handle on the side.

Corn Stalks

Several corn stalks tied together with simple twine or ribbon. Long leaf shapes hang down from tall stalk shapes. Clean line work with minimal details.

Table Setting

A place setting with a plate, fork on left, knife and spoon on right, and a napkin. A glass and simple food items on the plate. Clean basic shapes.

Pumpkin Patch

Multiple pumpkins of various sizes scattered in a field. Simple round shapes for pumpkins with curved lines showing segments. Wavy lines for grass.

Cranberry Bush

A bush shape filled with small round cranberries. Green leaves shown as simple shapes around and between the berries. Wavy stems throughout.

Pilgrim Woman

A simple figure of a woman in pilgrim dress with a long dress outline, bonnet on her head, and an apron. Basic stick-like proportions with clear outlines.

Butter Churn

An old-fashioned butter churn shown with a wooden barrel shape and a dasher stick coming out the top. Simple vertical lines show the wood barrel texture.

Thanksgiving Horn

A decorative horn or trumpet shape with simple ridges around it. The horn is filled or surrounded by autumn harvest items like leaves and berries.

Yams and Sweet Potatoes

Several yam and sweet potato shapes arranged together. Long, curved vegetable outlines with simple bumpy textures on the surface. Clean line art.

Fruit Bowl

A large bowl filled with simple fruit shapes - apples, pears, oranges, and grapes. Each fruit has a basic outline and stem. The bowl has a simple pedestal base.

Thanksgiving Lantern

A square or round lantern with a candle visible inside. Simple outline with window panes shown as grid lines. A handle at the top for carrying.

Pilgrim Boy

A simple boy figure in pilgrim clothing with a hat, coat, and simple shoes. Stick-figure proportions with a friendly face and clear outline for easy coloring.

Roasted Chestnuts

Several chestnut shapes shown whole and opened. The opened ones show the nut inside. Simple details with roasting indicated by shading lines around them.

Goose or Duck

A simple goose or duck figure with a long neck, round body, and tail feathers. Simple head with a small beak. Shown standing or swimming in water.

Cranberry Tart

A small tart with a crimped pastry edge filled with round cranberries on top. Simple rectangular or round shape with berries arranged in a pattern on top.

Cornbread

A round or square piece of cornbread shown whole and sliced. Simple texture lines across it. A pat of butter on top with a knife beside it.

Autumn Garland

A decorative garland string with leaves, corn, acorns, and small pumpkins attached. Wavy line shows the string with simple shapes hanging from it.

Thankful Tree

A tree with a thick trunk where leaves or labels with words are hanging like tags. Each leaf shape has space for writing 'thankful' items or just coloring.

Pumpkin Soup

A bowl of pumpkin soup with a ladle. Simple wavy lines show the soup texture. The bowl has a basic rounded shape with a handle or sitting on a saucer.

Apple Pie

A pie shown whole and sliced on a plate with a fork. The pie has a lattice or decorative top crust pattern. Simple triangular slice removed showing the filling.

Harvest Moon Night

A large round moon in a starry night sky above a harvest landscape with pumpkins, corn stalks, and a barn silhouette in simple shapes.

Turkey Feather Headdress

Native American style headdress made of simple feather shapes arranged in a circle or fan. Each feather has basic line details and points upward.

Pecan Pie Slice

A slice of pecan pie on a plate showing pecans arranged in the filling. Simple triangular slice with pecan shapes shown as small circles or ovals.

Thanksgiving Parade

Simple figures and floats in a parade - a turkey float, a pumpkin float, children walking, and simple house shapes lining a street.

Biscuits and Gravy

A plate with round biscuits next to a gravy boat. The biscuits shown as simple circles with texture lines. Gravy shown as wavy or pouring from the boat.

Educational Value

Thanksgiving is a special holiday celebrated in the United States to give thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year. Families often come together for a big meal that usually includes turkey, stuffing, and sweet potatoes. It’s a time to share stories, enjoy good food, and appreciate the people we love. Learning about Thanksgiving can help children understand the importance of gratitude and the traditions that connect families and communities.

Developmental Benefits

Coloring a Thanksgiving-themed page helps develop a child’s fine motor skills as they hold and maneuver crayons or colored pencils. It also boosts cognitive skills, as children decide which colors to use for each part of the picture, enhancing their decision-making ability. Additionally, coloring sparks creativity and self-expression, allowing children to explore their artistic ideas while learning about cultural traditions associated with Thanksgiving.

Tips for Using These Coloring Pages

When using coloring pages related to Thanksgiving, encourage children to talk about the pictures they are coloring. Ask them questions about what Thanksgiving means to them and what their favorite holiday foods are. Set up a dedicated coloring corner with all the supplies they might need: different colors of crayons, markers, and colored pencils. To further extend the theme, consider making a Thanksgiving-themed craft after coloring, such as creating place cards for a dinner table or making a gratitude tree to hang on the wall. Use these moments to discuss the importance of thankfulness and what each child is thankful for this year. You can also incorporate storytelling by asking children to share their favorite Thanksgiving memories or create new stories based on their colored pages.

Extend the Learning

To complement Thanksgiving coloring pages, engage children in activities that celebrate gratitude and community. One idea is to create a gratitude journal where they can write or draw things they are thankful for each day leading up to Thanksgiving. Organizing a Thanksgiving-themed scavenger hunt around your house or yard can also be fun; include items related to the holiday, like leaves, pumpkins, or pictures of turkey. Another great activity is preparing a simple Thanksgiving recipe together, allowing kids to measure ingredients and help with cooking. This not only teaches them about the holiday’s food traditions but also offers a hands-on learning experience in math and science. By incorporating these creative activities, children can deepen their understanding of Thanksgiving while fostering a sense of appreciation and togetherness.

Fun Facts About thanksgiving

The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Native Americans.

Turkeys are native to North America and were part of the first Thanksgiving feast.

Thanksgiving became an official holiday in the United States in 1863, thanks to President Abraham Lincoln.

In the U.S., Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November each year.

The tradition of Thanksgiving parades began in the 1920s, with the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade being the most famous.

In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday in October, earlier than in the U.S.

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