Celebrate Thanksgiving with These 16 Simple Drawing Ideas for Kids

Get ready to talk turkey and draw some “gourd-geous” Thanksgiving art! We’ve got a cornucopia of pun-derful drawing ideas that are more fun than a waddle of turkeys on a trampoline. 

Whether your kids are as “pil-grim” as they come in the art world, or they’re already “stuffing” their portfolios with masterpieces, these drawing ideas are sure to add a spoonful of laughter and a heap of creativity to your holiday. 

So grab those markers and pencil —let’s turn the “draw” in “drawing” into “aww” with every masterpiece!

Easy Thanksgiving Drawing Ideas For Kids

My Personal Favorite: Cartoon Cat in Pilgrim Hat

Draw a whimsical cartoon cat dressed in a pilgrim hat sitting beside a pumpkin.

Let me first show you my personal favorite idea: Pilgrim Cat! I love how cozy this kitty like and how well the Pilgrim Hat fits it! For me, Thanksgiving is all about cozy nice feelings that are invoked by nice Indian Summer weather, family around, tasty comfort food… and the cat is the representation of it!

I plan to draw it for the next Thanksgiving and then, I will update this post with my drawing. Stay tuned!

Pumpkin with a Pilgrim Hat

Draw a cheerful pumpkin wearing a pilgrim’s hat.

Thanksgiving Feast Table

Sketch a long table laden with plates and bowls of traditional Thanksgiving foods.

Acorn Cluster

Illustrate a group of acorns together with their textured caps.

Friendly Turkey

Illustrate a cartoon turkey with a big smile and colorful feathers.

Family Holding Hands

Draw a circle of hands, representing a family giving thanks.

Baked Ham

Sketch a glazed ham with pineapple and cherries on a platter.

Mayflower Ship

Depict the Mayflower ship on the sea with simple sails and flags.

Pie with a Slice Missing

Draw a whole pie with one slice taken out, showing the filling.

Cartoon Dog with a Turkey Leg

Sketch a friendly cartoon dog holding a big turkey leg in its mouth.

Cartoon Mouse and Harvest Cheese

Illustrate a cartoon mouse with a piece of cheese shaped like a pumpkin.

Funny Cartoon Bird Watching Leaves Fall

Create a scene with a humorous cartoon bird with a puzzled expression watching autumn leaves fall.

Cartoon Family Road Trip

Depict a cartoon family in an overstuffed car, heading to a Thanksgiving gathering.

Cartoon Squirrel with Acorn Pile

Draw a cartoon squirrel standing proudly on top of a pile of collected acorns.

Cartoon Chef Preparing Feast

Sketch a cartoon character wearing a chef’s hat and apron, surrounded by Thanksgiving feast ingredients.

Whimsical Leaf Garland

Illustrate a string of various fall leaves interwoven to create a festive autumn garland.

Conclusion

 And there you have it— a parade of adorable turkeys, each with its own quirky charm, brought to life by little hands! 

We hope these easy turkey drawing ideas have filled your day with color and joy. Remember, every scribble is a step towards creativity, and every line is a laugh waiting to happen. Keep these drawings as a memento of fun times or use them to decorate your space for a festive Thanksgiving vibe. 

Until our next artistic adventure, keep those crayons dancing and the imagination soaring! Happy drawing, little artists!