Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt Printable with Fun Clues

We love a good Thanksgiving scavenger hunt in our house, it’s the perfect way to keep the kids entertained while waiting for the feast to begin.

This year, we’ve put together a fun and free printable scavenger hunt with rhyming clues that will have the little ones running from room to room in search of hidden treasures.

Whether you’re looking for a quick activity to keep younger kids busy or something to spice up your family gathering, these clues are easy to use and adaptable to any home layout. Let the hunt begin!

Printable Thanksgiving scavenger hunt clue cards arranged on orange fall leaves with playful Thanksgiving clipart.

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Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt Clues

These 12 rhyming clues are perfect for younger or even older children. Especially if you don’t hide them in the obvious spots!

Thanksgiving-themed scavenger hunt clue cards arranged in a flat lay, featuring colorful illustrations of turkeys, pumpkins, bears, cats, trees, and leaves. Each card includes a fun rhyming clue pointing to common household locations, surrounded by bright autumn leaves to enhance the festive vibe.

Happy Thanksgiving Day, your next clue is where you play. (near where they play the most.)
The pilgrims came to America on the Mayflower, the next clue is where you shower (in the shower.)
Thanksgiving is in fall, the next clue is in the hall (under a mat, or somewhere more obvious for younger children.)
My family makes me feel grateful, the next clue is a plateful (hide it where the plates live.)
My favorite is pumpkin pie, your next clue is where you say hi and bye (front door, or window)
Thanksgiving makes me want to bake, the next clue is where you wake (in their bed)
I love my Thanksgiving roast, the next clue is where you make toast (near the toaster, or grill.)
A pumpkin is a type of squash, the next clue is where you wash (their bathroom, but not in the shower, as you already have one there)
I love my dinner with green beans, the next clue is in the washing machine (if the washing machine is on, just leave the next clue on top of it.)
Thanksgiving is when I like to bake bread, the next clue is near something red (a rug, a favorite book, a red fire engine toy, anything that is red!)
Friends and family gather to eat, and your next clue is under the seat (dining chair, or sofa)
Turkey, pumpkin, and pie, your next clue is where clothes go to dry (dryer, or air dryer, whichever you use.)

A children's Thanksgiving book titled How to Catch a Turkey by Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton is shown with a bright orange cover and festive illustrations of food. In front of the book is a colorful scavenger hunt clue card featuring a rainbow-feathered turkey and a rhyme that reads: “Turkey, pumpkin and pie, your next clue is where clothes go to dry.”

How to Host a Thanksgiving Treasure Hunt

Hosting a Thanksgiving scavenger hunt is an easy and exciting way to keep the holiday lively.

It’s a great activity to get kids moving, laughing, and working together while waiting for dinner, or just as a fun holiday tradition on its own!

What you’ll need:

Scroll to the end of this post to grab your free clues. If they don’t arrive in your inbox within a few minutes, be sure to check your spam folder.
Cardstock works best (here’s the one we use), but regular printer paper works too.
I made the clues larger to make them easy to handle, but you can fold them to fit smaller hiding spots if needed.
Jot down where you hide each clue, trust me, it’s easy to forget!
Most importantly, the little gift, I have added our favorite gift ideas below.

A yellow and blue toy school bus with open top is shown with a Thanksgiving scavenger hunt clue card placed inside. The card reads: “CLUE: Happy Thanksgiving Day, your next clue is where you play,” and features two cartoon bears dressed in festive Thanksgiving attire.

Ready to create some Thanksgiving memories? Just print, hide the clues, and let the hunt begin!

Best Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt Prize Ideas

Looking for fun, non-candy prizes to wrap up your scavenger hunt? These thoughtful Thanksgiving-themed gifts are perfect for kids and make the hunt even more memorable:

Thanksgiving Mad Libs Book – A fun way to keep the laughs going after the hunt.
Lego Turkey Brick Headz – A creative project that doubles as a festive decoration.
Thanksgiving in the Woods Book – A heartwarming story to enjoy during quiet moments.
It’s Laugh O’Clock: Would You Rather? Thanksgiving Edition – A hilarious game that’s great for family fun.
Squishmallows Turkey – A cute plush

These small prizes are a great way to celebrate the hunt while keeping things festive and fun!

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More Thanksgiving Fun

Once the scavenger hunt wraps up, keep the excitement going with a few of our favorite Thanksgiving activities:

Set up a Thanksgiving escape room to challenge older kids
Break out a round of Thanksgiving scattergories for some family laughs
Try a Thanksgiving photo scavenger hunt for active fun indoors or out
Wind down with cozy Thanksgiving coloring pages
Make Thanksgiving coloring cards to share with friends and family

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Other Scavenger Hunts to Try

If your kids loved the Thanksgiving scavenger hunt, there’s plenty more fun where that came from. Try these seasonal favorites to keep the excitement going all year:

Last Updated on 1 May 2025 by Clare Brown