Colorful Thanksgiving Kids Table Ideas

I admit, I love the idea of a kid’s holiday table. They get all the fun, whimsy, and cool activities! Not to mention having a separate table allows the grown ups to have adult conversation.

When you host Thanksgiving use these tips to set up a children’s table. These ideas are best for ages 3 to 10, which is great when you have friends and family with children of different age ranges.

This tablescape would be so cute for a play date or after school party, as well as a Friendsgiving celebration, too. The variety of colors and patterns appeals to a child’s sense of whimsy, and coordinates particularly well with this colorful Thanksgiving table set for adults.

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Setting Up

Set up a low table with floor seating for a cool, youthful vibe. Place it near enough to the adult table so you can monitor their needs.

I’ve found this adjustable height folding table to be invaluable over the years. It can sit low for picnic style seating, or raise to normal height for dinner seating. It can actually grow with the kids!

Set large pillows or cushions on a rug or the floor for comfort. You could also use little stools if you have them.

Table Decorations

Mix patterns and colors. A neutral patterned tablecloth + colorful napkins and plates are eye catching and attractive. The napkins are actually bandannas I found at Hobby Lobby for $1 each. The feather patterns give a nod to the historical first Thanksgiving.

Use small melamine or paper plates in vibrant colors, and add a small colorful vase of dried Billy Balls.

Use vintage-style milk bottles for drinks. Pour in apple cider and add these cute paper straws. The woodgrain pattern fits perfectly with the theme.

Place mini pumpkins at each place setting and tie on name tags. These feather-shaped tags repeat the feather pattern in the napkins. Tie on two strips of coordinating ribbon for an extra touch.

Centerpiece

Make these Thanksgiving turkey cupcakes and use them as the centerpiece. Place them on a cake pedestal so they stand prominently over the table.

Table Activity

Pour Twizzler candy bites into a tall vase and let the children guess how many are inside. Call them “turkey waddles” for a themed twist.

Once all the guesses have been noted, let the kids count them to see who guessed the closest number.

In addition, you can do a search for free downloads of Thanksgiving coloring pages, or a Thanksgiving word search.

Party Favors

Provide paper sacks so the children can fill them with the candies to take home.

What do you think? Are you convinced to set up a kids table for Thanksgiving and other holidays? It adds such a cute touch and helps make memories for years to come.