Free Turkey Scavenger Hunt Printable

This free turkey scavenger hunt printable is an easy Thanksgiving game where kids search for 16 hidden turkey pictures and check them off as they find them.

The two-page PDF includes colorful turkey cards to hide and a matching recording sheet, making it perfect for classroom Thanksgiving parties, family gatherings, or keeping kids entertained while dinner is cooking.

I love how simple this turkey hunt is to set up. Just print, cut out the cards, and hide them around the house or classroom. Kids can play individually or in teams, and you can make the hunt as easy or challenging as you like.

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How to Set Up the Turkey Scavenger Hunt

This free turkey scavenger hunt printable includes two pages with everything you need to organize a Thanksgiving turkey hunt at home or in the classroom.

• Turkey hunt recording sheet: Features 16 different turkey pictures for children to find and check off. Print one copy for each child or team.
• Printable turkey cards: Includes 16 matching pictures to cut out and hide. You only need one copy of this page.

You’ll also need scissors and a pencil or marker for each player. If you plan to use the game again next Thanksgiving, laminate the turkey cards before cutting them out.

How to Play the Turkey Scavenger Hunt

This find-the-turkey game is easy to organize and works for preschoolers, elementary students, and mixed-age groups.

1. Print and prepare: Print the two-page PDF and cut out the 16 turkey cards.
2. Hide the turkeys: Place the cards around your home, classroom, or backyard.
3. Hand out the recording sheets: Give each child or team a sheet showing all 16 turkeys.
4. Start the hunt: Kids search for the hidden turkey pictures and check off each matching image as they find it.
5. Finish the game: The hunt ends when all 16 turkeys have been found, or when your chosen time limit runs out.

For younger children, keep the cards in easy-to-spot places. Older kids can enjoy trickier hiding spots or a timed challenge to see who can find the most turkeys.

If you’re playing with a larger group, divide the children into teams so everyone can join in.

Where to Hide the Turkeys

One of the best things about this printable Thanksgiving scavenger hunt is that you can play almost anywhere.

• At home: Hide turkey cards under dining chairs, behind books, near Thanksgiving decorations, or around the living room while dinner is cooking.
• In the classroom: Tape the turkeys to bulletin boards, under desks, or around learning centers. It’s a fun Thanksgiving party game or indoor recess activity.
• Outdoors: Spread the turkeys around the backyard, playground, or garden for a more active hunt.

For preschoolers and kindergarten students, keep the pictures visible and within easy reach. Elementary students can search a larger area with more challenging hiding places.

Make sure all the turkey cards are hidden somewhere safe and accessible.

Turkey Scavenger Hunt Prize Ideas

You don’t need prizes to make this Thanksgiving game fun, but a few small rewards can add to the excitement, especially for classroom parties or larger family gatherings.

Some inexpensive Thanksgiving gifts for kids include:

• Small treats: Candy corn, chocolate turkeys, or individually wrapped snacks.
• Thanksgiving accessories: Festive wristbands, turkey headbands, holiday pencils, or stickers.
• Activity rewards: Mini puzzles, coloring pages, or printable Thanksgiving bookmarks.
• Turkey books: A funny turkey story makes a lovely prize and gives kids something quieter to enjoy after the hunt.

For classroom Thanksgiving activities, non-food prizes are often the easiest option. Fall-themed stamps, Thanksgiving erasers, and small craft supplies work well for different ages.

You can also skip the competition altogether and give everyone a small reward for finding their turkeys.

More Free Turkey and Thanksgiving Printables

Looking for more Thanksgiving activities for kids? These free Thanksgiving printables include turkey games, coloring pages, and educational worksheets for preschool and elementary students.

• Thanksgiving scavenger hunt clues – Follow printable rhyming clues in this Thanksgiving treasure hunt, perfect for classroom parties or family gatherings.
• Color by number turkey – Practice number recognition while coloring a festive turkey. Find more ideas in our collection of turkey activities for kids.
• Turkey bingo cards – Play a turkey-themed matching game that’s great for Thanksgiving classroom parties and family game nights.
• Label the parts of a turkey worksheet – Learn about turkey anatomy, including feathers, wattles, and other body parts, with this printable science activity.
• Life cycle of a turkey printable – Explore how turkeys grow from eggs into adults with a hands-on life cycle worksheet.
• Thanksgiving bingo cards – A broader Thanksgiving-themed bingo game featuring holiday pictures, ideal for younger children and mixed-age groups.

Best Turkey Books for Kids

After all that running around searching for turkeys, a funny Thanksgiving picture book is a great way to wind down. These three turkey books were favorites when my son was younger, and they pair perfectly with the printable scavenger hunt.

How to Catch a Turkey – A hilarious story about a turkey on the loose at school. The chaotic chase makes this a particularly fun read after kids have finished their own turkey hunt.

There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey – A silly, rhyming Thanksgiving story full of ridiculous things being swallowed. My son always loved the humor, and it’s a fun read-aloud for preschoolers and younger elementary students.

Turkey Trouble – Turkey tries disguising himself as different farm animals to avoid becoming Thanksgiving dinner. It’s a funny story that encourages creativity and problem-solving, making it a great follow-up to the scavenger hunt.

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Last Updated on 13 October 2026 by Clare Brown