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The holidays are upon us and that means it's time to start thinking about what to do for Thanksgiving. If you're stuck indoors this year, don't worry. We've got you covered with a list of indoor Thanksgiving activities the whole family will enjoy. From watching holiday movies to playing classic Thanksgiving games, there's something for everyone on this list. So get cozy and get ready for some fun!
1. Traditional Games With a Twist
Don't let your Thanksgiving fun be limited to the same old games. Shake things up this year by putting a new twist on some classic favorites. For example, try playing charades with Thanksgiving-themed words and phrases. Or, turn the classic game of tag into a game of turkey tag. The possibilities are endless!
Examples of traditional games that you can put a twist on include:
- Charades - Use Thanksgiving-themed words and phrases
- Tag - Turn it into a game of turkey tag
- Pictionary - Draw Thanksgiving-themed words and phrases
- Hide and Seek - Hide Thanksgiving-themed objects around the house
2. Baking Delicious Thanksgiving Treats
One of the best parts of the holidays is all of the delicious food. If you're stuck indoors this year, why not get in the kitchen and bake some Thanksgiving-themed treats? You can make everything from pumpkin pies to turkeys out of cookies. Get the whole family involved in the baking process and make some memories (and delicious treats) that will last a lifetime.
There are tons of delicious recipes to choose from, and you just need to do a quick search online for some inspiration. If you want additional guidance to get you started, here's our blog post about delicious Thanksgiving recipes.
3. Movie Marathon of Holiday Classics
What's Thanksgiving without a little holiday movie marathon? Get the family together and cuddle up on the couch with some of your favorite Thanksgiving movies. You can watch classics like What's Cooking or The Big Chill. Or, you can watch newer favorites like Friendsgiving or The Oath. No matter what you watch, you're sure to have a good time.
Some additional movies we recommend include:
- Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
- Alice's Restaurant
- Grumpy Old Men
- Friendsgiving
- The Oath
- Garfield's Thanksgiving
- Krisha
- The Humans
- The Big Chill
- Home for the Holidays
- Hollidaysburg
To read more about these movies, you can check our blog post about the best Thanksgiving-themed movies here.