Thanksgiving Coloring Pages

An arched stained glass window holds a turkey in full display, ringed by maple leaves, oak leaves, and acorns, with radiating panels filling every gap. Strong saturated colors work best here, the way real glass behaves. Keep the border tiles to two alternating shades.

A round eyed squirrel sits up on his back legs, an acorn held carefully in both front paws, while three more sit on the ground below him. Warm rusty brown suits his coat with a paler belly, and the acorns take nut tan with darker caps. That big striped tail is the showpiece.

A market stand stands ready under a scalloped striped awning, with three wooden crates of apples, pumpkins, and corn lined up on the counter. Alternate red and cream on the awning, then let the produce carry the color. The blank sign is waiting for a name.

A cheerful cartoon turkey stands front and center, wide eyes shining above a little pointed beak. Color the body warm chestnut brown, the five tail feathers in red, orange, gold, and green, and the wattle bright red. The shapes are big and open, so crayons work fine here.

A plump little turkey looks up from under a tall pilgrim hat, wings tucked neatly against his sides. Try black for the hat with a gold buckle, chestnut brown for the body, and a red wattle beside the beak. The four back feathers are a good spot for autumn oranges.

One generous wedge of pumpkin pie rests on a round plate, topped with a tall swirl of whipped cream. Fill the pie with deep pumpkin orange, the crust with golden brown, and leave the cream almost white with a hint of gray shading. The plate can be any color you like.

A woven horn curls into a tight spiral at the tip while three pieces of fruit tumble out of the wide end. Color the apple red, the pear soft yellow green, and the ribbed pumpkin bright orange, then keep the horn a warm basket tan. The bands along the horn are fun to alternate.

A tall pilgrim hat stands alone on the page, its wide oval brim sweeping out below a broad band and a square buckle. Classic black with a gold buckle is the safe pick, but a deep plum or forest green crown looks just as good. Only five areas to fill.

A friendly pumpkin smiles right out of the page, big round eyes above a small curved grin. Bright orange suits the three fat lobes, with a chunky green stem and a leaf to match. Try a slightly deeper orange on the two outer lobes so the middle one comes forward.

An ear of corn stands upright with two long husk leaves peeled open at the base. Fill the rows of kernels with buttery yellow and the husks with two shades of green, one lighter than the other. Skipping a few kernels to a paler gold gives the cob a sun-ripened look.

A little turkey chick stands in profile, one big eye watching and three short feathers poking out behind. Soft golden brown suits the fluffy body, with an orange beak and feet to match. Keep the wing a shade darker than the body so it stands out.

A round acorn and a wide maple leaf sit side by side, the acorn cap scalloped and the leaf split into five points. Warm nut brown works for the acorn with a darker cap, and the leaf takes red, orange, or gold. Coloring each leaf section a different shade looks best.

Eight broad leaves overlap in a ring with three round berries sitting where they meet. Alternate the leaves between red, orange, and gold for a proper autumn wreath, then color the berries deep cranberry. Leaving the middle blank makes a nice frame for a name or a drawing.

A proud turkey plants both feet on the ground while seven long feathers fan out behind him in a wide arc. Each feather has a banded tip, so try a different color on every one with gold across all the bands. Chestnut brown suits the body and a red wattle finishes him off.

The bird is out of the oven and sitting on a wide platter, drumstick frills up and roast potatoes ringed around the edge. Golden brown works for the turkey skin, deeper at the edges where it crisped, with pale gold potatoes and green herb sprigs. The platter can stay plain white.

A long table waits with the pie on one end, the roast turkey in the middle on a bed of garnish, and a heaped bowl of vegetables at the other. Four places are set with plates and cutlery below. Try a deep red tablecloth, golden pie crust, and a rainbow of vegetables in the bowl.

A pilgrim boy in a buckled hat stands beside a girl in a bonnet and long apron, a basket of apples between them. Traditional black and white with warm skin tones works well, though a soft blue dress lifts the pair nicely. The basket weave and belt buckles reward a fine tip.

The Mayflower cuts across open water with six square sails stacked on three masts and a small flag flying up top. Warm wood browns suit the striped hull, cream or off white the sails, and deep blue the waves below. The five round portholes are a good spot for a darker accent.

A friendly scarecrow stands arms out over a picket fence, straw poking from his sleeves and four fat pumpkins gathered below. Golden straw, a faded blue shirt with brown patches, and bright orange pumpkins make the page sing. The button eyes and stitched smile deserve a fine tip.

A braided cornucopia tips over and the whole harvest comes tumbling out: two pears, a bunch of grapes, a ribbed pumpkin, and an ear of corn. Purple grapes, yellow green pears, and a golden cob give you plenty of contrast. The braid along the rim is the best part to color.

A turkey stands side on with his tail fanned high, three ribbed pumpkins gathered at his feet and a picket fence running behind. Warm browns for the bird, deep orange for the pumpkins, and a pale cream fence keep the farmyard feel. The layered wing is worth two shades of brown.

A whole apple pie sits with its lattice crust woven across the top and one wedge already lifted onto a small plate. Golden brown for the pastry strips, warm red apple filling showing through the gaps, and a paler crimped rim. Weaving two shades of crust makes the lattice read properly.

Two grown ups and two kids stand around a round table, everyone grinning, with the roast turkey on a platter in the middle. Give each person a different shirt color so the group reads clearly, then a deep red cloth and a golden bird. The girl's hair bow is a good spot for something bright.

A small turkey holds the center of a full mandala, circled first by patterned feathers, then a ring of leaves and acorns, then a wide petal border. Work outward in warm autumn tones and keep each ring to its own pair of colors. The patterned feathers are where this page really earns its time.

A big circle splits into eight wedges, each packed with one repeated harvest motif: maple leaves, oak leaves, acorns, wheat, berries, pine cones, gourds, and hazelnuts. Give every wedge its own color family and let the shapes repeat. A triangle border rings the whole thing.

A real tom turkey stands in full display outside a wooden barn, tail fanned wide and every body feather individually drawn. Layer bronze, copper, and deep green across the plumage and keep the barn a muted red so the bird stays the subject. Tufts of grass fill the ground.

A tightly woven cornucopia spills a full harvest across the page: a heavy grape bunch, a spotted gourd, a ribbed pumpkin, an ear of corn, an apple, and a pear, all resting on broad maple leaves. Deep purples, greens, and golds suit it. The woven horn alone takes real time.

Three pumpkins stand together with every rib filled by a different pattern: chevrons, honeycomb, diamonds, dots, and scallops. Five patterned leaves fill the corners around them. Pick two or three colors and repeat them across the sections rather than reaching for every pencil in the tin.

A round turkey stands with five tall feathers behind him, each one left completely plain and open. Color the body chestnut brown with a red wattle, then treat the feathers however you like: solid colors, stripes, or one word of thanks written in each. Teachers, this is your November classroom page.

A little mouse sits up in a buckled pilgrim hat, holding an acorn in both paws. Soft gray suits his fur with pink inner ears and a pink nose, and the hat looks best in flat black with a gold buckle. The acorn takes nut tan with a darker cap.

A single maple leaf takes up the whole page, its edges cut into deep points and five veins spreading from the base. Blend scarlet at the tips into orange and gold toward the middle for a leaf caught mid turn. Coloring each vein section separately gives the best result.

A round bellied mug sits full of cider with a rolled cinnamon stick leaning in it and two curls of steam rising off the top. Deep amber for the cider, warm brown for the cinnamon, and any color at all for the mug itself. Leave the steam white so it still reads as steam.

A tall handled basket sits packed with an apple, a pear, and six round grapes tucked along one side. Red apple, yellow green pear, and purple grapes give you three clear colors to work with. The basket bands look best alternating between two shades of tan.

A single wishbone stands upright, both arms curving down to rounded ends. Bone cream and soft gray shading keep it true to life, though gold or silver turns it into a lucky charm instead. With one shape on the page, this is a good spot to try a pattern.

Someone has turned a cupcake into a turkey, swirling the frosting into a face with a beak and a wattle and adding three tall feathers behind. Chocolate brown frosting, a striped paper case, and three feathers in red, orange, and gold. The stripes on the case are the fun part.

An owl with enormous round eyes sits on a leafy branch, a buckled pilgrim hat perched between his ear tufts. Warm browns for the feathers, a cream scalloped chest, and a black hat with a gold buckle. Four leaves on the branch are a good excuse for red and gold.

A boy in a cap and a girl in braids each hug a pumpkin while a loaded wagon waits between them and four more sit in the dirt. Bright orange for all six pumpkins, a red wagon, and different jackets for the two kids. The vines along the ground take a mix of greens.

An older woman in glasses slides a finished pie out of the open oven, apron on and kitchen tools hanging on the wall behind her. Soft gray hair, a warm dress with a cream apron, and a golden pie crust. The whisk, spoon, and spatula on the rack are worth a silver pencil.

A fox, a rabbit, and a hedgehog gather at a draped round table with a single pie in the middle and a plate each. Rust orange for the fox, soft gray for the rabbit, and warm brown spines for the hedgehog. A deep green tablecloth sets all three off nicely.

A huge turkey balloon floats above the parade with three kids waving up at it from the street below. Give the eight banded feathers a rainbow order and keep the balloon body one warm brown so it still reads as a turkey. Different coats on the three children finish it.

A boy sends the football arcing across the yard and a girl reaches up to catch it, a bare tree and a pile of raked leaves between them. Warm brown for the ball, red and gold for the leaves, and bright hoodies on both kids. The leaf pile looks the best.

A simple tree spreads ten branches, each ending in one large open leaf with nothing drawn inside it. Write a thank you on every leaf before you color, or go straight in with red, orange, and gold. The roots at the base are worth a darker brown than the trunk.

This turkey is running flat out, one wing thrown up, legs stretched front and back, and speed lines trailing behind him. Chestnut brown across the body with banded tail feathers in gold and rust. The layered wing feathers are where a second brown really pays off.

A turkey built entirely from patterns: stars, spirals, chevrons, hearts, and honeycomb fill every feather and every wedge of his body. Choose four or five colors and repeat them rather than reaching for the whole tin. His patterned legs and feet are worth the extra minutes.

The whole spread is here: a roast turkey on a garnished platter, two lattice pies, six bowls of sides, a bread basket, sunflowers, and candles at either end. Five places are set on a lattice patterned cloth with leaf bordered edges. This one is a proper evening's work.

A thick ring of oak and beech leaves, pine cones, acorns, wheat, and scattered berries, every leaf drawn with its own veins. Work in warm reds, golds, and browns and let a few leaves stay green. The open center makes a natural spot for a name or a date.

A stag with swirling patterns across his flank stands on a pebbled path, tall leafy trees rising on both sides and leaves drifting down between them. Warm browns for the deer, layered greens and golds for the canopy, cool grays for the stones. Every leaf is drawn separately.

A triangle of pumpkin pie beams out with big sparkling eyes, a tiny smile, and two round blush cheeks, a swirl of cream sitting on top like a hat. Warm orange filling, golden crust along the bottom, and soft pink cheeks. Leave the eye sparkles white.

A round cornucopia with a face of its own spills three grinning friends: a red apple, a bunch of grapes, and a little pumpkin. Keep the horn a soft tan with darker bands, then give each piece of fruit its own bright color. All four faces stay simple black.

A chibi turkey with an oversized head and enormous shiny eyes stands with three rounded feathers spread behind him. Golden brown body, a red wattle, and three feathers in warm autumn shades. The two little scalloped wings are a good spot for a darker brown.

A cat sits upright wearing a tall pilgrim hat, whiskers out and tail curling round beside him. Soft gray or ginger both suit him, with a pink nose and a black hat topped by a gold buckle. Leave the six whiskers uncolored so they still show against the face.

A puppy with long floppy ears sits with his tongue out, a ribbed pumpkin parked right beside him. Warm golden tan for his coat with darker ears, a black nose, and a bright orange pumpkin. His pink tongue is the small detail that makes the whole page.

A turkey holds up a cow cutout and hopes nobody notices, though his feathers stick out above and his striped legs stick out below. Black and white spots for the cow, warm browns and banded feathers for the turkey. His worried little face peeking over the top is the joke.

A farmer in waders pushes a long rake through a flooded bog, gathering a raft of cranberries into one deep red mass. Keep the water a cool blue, the berries a strong crimson, and the barn behind him classic red. Denim overalls finish the look.

Two children stand with their backs to us at the mouth of a corn maze, a narrow path winding away between rows of stalks taller than they are. Layer three greens through the leaves and pick out every ear in gold. The rows recede toward the back, so lighten as you go.

A tall glass of pumpkin spice latte sits on a saucer, whipped cream piled high with two cinnamon sticks angled out of it. Layer the glass from pale cream at the top to deep coffee brown at the bottom. The little dots in the cream are the spice dusting.

The day after dinner, piled high: turkey, stuffing, ruffled lettuce, and cranberry between two thick slices of bread, held together by a toothpick. Golden crust, pale turkey, deep green lettuce, and a bright pickle spear on the side. The layers make the whole page.

A round fendered pickup carries six pumpkins in its bed, a picket fence running along behind it. The classic look is a deep teal truck with bright orange pumpkins, though barn red works just as well. The wheel hubs are three rings each and worth doing carefully.

A single place setting seen from above, with a scalloped rim plate in the middle, a fork tucked into a folded napkin, a knife and spoon on the right, a glass, and one leaf as decoration. Color the scallops in two alternating shades and keep the cutlery silver.

A hedgehog walks along with a woven basket of apples hooked over one paw, his spines drawn as neat rows of triangles. Warm brown spines, a paler face and belly, and five bright red apples. Alternating the triangle rows in two browns gives him some depth.

Sixteen squares in a four by four grid, each holding one harvest motif on a patterned background: a turkey, a pumpkin, wheat, corn, a pie slice, a cornucopia, a pear, a sunflower, a pine cone, berries, and more. Repeat a limited palette across the grid to hold it together.

Eight little cornucopias radiate from a flower center, circled by a ring of patterned apples and pears, then an outer band of wheat sprigs. Warm golds and reds work best, with the wheat kept pale. Every piece of fruit has its own fill pattern inside it.

Eleven long feathers rise from one point in a wide fan, each filled with its own pattern: stripes, dots, fish scales, spirals, diamonds, teardrops, arcs, and small squares. Work through a warm autumn palette and repeat colors across the fan so the shape holds together.

A tall jug covered in diamond banding anchors a full harvest arrangement: a tied sheaf of wheat, three gourds, a spotted pumpkin, a heavy bunch of grapes, and fallen leaves. Earthy terracotta, deep purple, and warm golds. The jug pattern is worth taking slowly.