Download 4 free printable Thanksgiving word searches for kids! Includes Thanksgiving, food, pumpkin, and thankful word search puzzles with answer keys in an easy-to-print PDF.
Thanksgiving is coming around again. As always, I’m looking forward to brined turkey and homemade cranberry sauce, among other things. But all that cooking requires keeping the little one busy so he isn’t underfoot. That’s where these word searches come in.
There are four designs below:
• Thanksgiving food word search
• Pumpkin word search
• Thankful word search
• Thanksgiving classic design
If you’re looking for more free printables to help you this season, check out the page dedicated to Thanksgiving Printables. There are more kids’ activities (such as a treasure hunt), decor, conversation starters, and more.

Looking for even more Thanksgiving printables? Check out my 170+ page Thanksgiving Binder, packed with everything from holiday planning to games, activities, decor, and recipes.
The detailed Thanksgiving planner includes timelines for the weeks leading up to the holiday, meal planning, shopping, schedules, and a cooking timeline to help keep Thanksgiving Day on track.
You’ll also find tons of games and activities, including Bingo, word searches, coloring pages, treasure hunts, and a special Thanksgiving riddle treasure hunt.
Plus, you get free updates for life!
Instructions for Printing
• Print options: regular paper is fine.
• All of the files are in pdf format below each image. (Example:pumpkin word search pdf below the picture of the pumpkin word search). Just hit the “download” button (or pink word “download,” depending upon browser).
• The default size of these is full-page.
• If you’re wondering if these Thanksgiving word searches come with answer keys, the answer is yes! Each PDF includes a matching answer key on page 2, making them perfect for teachers, parents, and homeschool use. (Just don’t let the kids see the answers! haha).
Free Printable Thanksgiving Word Searches
There are four different designs below. There is an image of each puzzle below. The PDF file below each image includes both the word search puzzle as well as an answer key on the second page.

Classic Thanksgiving word search featuring words such as cranberry, turkey, and share, among others.

Thankful word search. Features positive, thankful-themed words.

Thanksgiving food word search. Featuring all the Thanksgiving foods- turkey, stuffing, pumpkin, cranberry, etc.

Thanksgiving pumpkin word search. A cute pumpkin shape outlining traditional Thanksgiving words to find.
Which Was Your Favorite?
Which of the designs did you like best? The pumpkin? The Thanksgiving food word search? The thankful word search? Or the “just regular one”? Comment below and let me know.
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