Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and feasting. It is easy to focus on food and forget that the most important part is being together. Preparing an activity or game will engage guests in creating a party atmosphere. Here are 5 fun family games for Thanksgiving.
Family Trivia: Teams with all ages, males against females, or one family against another compete to answer questions in history, sports, and miscellaneous categories. Questions like “what is Grandpa’s middle name?” or “who got a ticket for going too slow on the interstate?” help families learn history and invite family stories.
Photo Scavenger Hunt: Divide guests into teams with a camera for each. Provide a list of 8 to 10 pictures needed, like a picture with the oldest family member, the team gathered in a small bathroom, or the team engaging in an activity. The winning team is the one which completes the tasks the fastest.
Impromptu Talent Show: In a basket place a number of slips of paper on which are written who is to perform and what the act will be. For example, everyone with a birthday in June, July, and August will sing the national anthem or everyone wearing something orange, green or brown will perform a bowl game cheer.
Turkey Feather Relay: This is a relay race that allows everyone to participate, including grandma with her walker and a waddling toddler. Divide guests into teams and provide each team with a feather. Designate a starting line and a turnaround point. The challenge is to go from the starting point to the turnaround point and back again with a feather on the top of the head. No hands allowed. The winning team is the first to have all members complete the challenge.
Thankful Turkey: Create a simple turkey using a paper plate for a body and construction paper for other parts. Cut enough bright colored feathers for every guest to have one. Ask each to write one or two reasons to be thankful on the feathers. One by one each guest shares and attaches the feather to the turkey.
Long after the meal is forgotten, guests will remember all the fun of celebrating Thanksgiving at your house. These games are more than time fillers, they are memory makers. For more help planning the perfect Thanksgiving gathering consult with a party planner found at TalkLocal.
