Everything You Need to Set the Best Kids' Table on Thanksgiving

From plates and centerpieces to pre-turkey activities, the kids' table is the place to be.

November 04, 2022

By: Amanda Mushro

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Keep Them Entertained on Thanksgiving

The kids' table on Thanksgiving is the place for fun, lots of laughs, and of course, lots of delicious food. Although most kids are too excited to eat dinner, somehow they find the time to eat dessert. When you’re setting the kids' table, this is not the place for your fancy linens and fine china. Instead, fill their table settings with lots of color, festive decor, and activities to keep the little turkeys entertained on Thanksgiving. Here’s some inspiration for the kids' Thanksgiving table.

COLORING AND ACTIVITY TABLECLOTH

Skip the fancy table linens and instead opt for this fun tablecloth. Kids can color right on it and play different activities like mazes and tic-tac-toe while they eat. The sturdy paper will catch all the messes spilled at dinner and give kids a fun activity.

BUY IT: Michaels, $2.79

Snoopy Harvest Dinner Plates

If you still want a coordinated table, these plates and napkins are a great place to start. They’re festive and fun with the help of Snoopy and his little buddy, Woodstock, and the orange, pink, and yellow palette is still a nice autumn color combination.

BUY IT: Bed, Bath & Beyond, $2.99

Thanksgiving Poppers

Everyone will get a fun surprise with these poppers that are filled with small toys, jokes, stickers, and games kids can play right at the table. Set them on everyone’s plate and after dinner, let everyone crack them open for a surprise.

BUY IT: Amazon, $11.99

Thankful Turkey

This cute turkey is perfect for the kids' table centerpiece. Kids can write on each feather to share what they are thankful for this year. This turkey will quickly become your new favorite holiday tradition.

BUY IT: Paper Source, $20.50

Thanksgiving Decorations

Add a little more turkey to the kids' table with these decorations. No DIY required for this Turkey Day decor and the kids can help you decorate before dinner.

BUY IT: Amazon, $13.99

Divided Plates

Pile up the turkey, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce with these Thanksgiving-themed plates. Each section is divided for little ones who don’t like their food touching. These plates are so cute, you’ll want to use them during the entire fall season.

BUY IT: Amazon, $19.99

Personalized TUMBLERs

Each kiddo gets their very own cup that they get to color and personalize. Not only is this a fun activity before eating the turkey dinner, but it’s an easy way to tell whose cup is whose.

BUY IT: Michaels, $3.19

Pumpkin Tablecloth

If you are looking for a fun and festive tablecloth, this pumpkin tablecloth is perfect for a kids' table. It’s bright, easy to clean, and will set the scene for a beautiful table.

BUY IT: Amazon, $12.99

Thanksgiving Placemats

Each placemat is filled with coloring activities and games. So during Thanksgiving dinner, all your kids need is a crayon and these placemats to have some turkey day fun.

BUY IT: Amazon, $13.99