50+ turkey coloring pages to enjoy this Thanksgiving!
Looking for fun, free turkey coloring pages to enjoy this Thanksgiving?
There are over 50 printable turkey coloring sheets, from simple, cute, and funny to realistic and detailed. Whether you're entertaining kids or taking a break for some creative relaxation, you'll find what you're looking for here.
Pro Tip for Coloring Fun: We love using Crayola Twistables colored pencils for these printables. They're vibrant, mess-free, and perfect for little hands!
Explore over 50 free coloring pages organized into seven fun and festive categories.
Click any link below to jump to your favorite section, or simply scroll through and discover all the adorable, silly, and creative turkey designs waiting to be colored!
Easy Turkey Coloring Pages: Perfect for preschoolers and younger kids! Simple shapes and bold lines make these turkeys easy to color and fun for little hands.
Cartoon Turkey Coloring Pages: Adorable and full of personality! Find cheerful turkeys waving hello, dancing, or even wearing silly outfits in this playful collection.
Realistic & Detailed Turkey Coloring Pages: More lifelike for older kids and adults. These pages feature detailed turkeys in nature, ideal for a more relaxed, mindful coloring session.
Thanksgiving-Themed Turkey Pages: Celebrate the season with style. Color turkeys surrounded by pumpkins, cornucopias, and cozy Thanksgiving scenes.
Trace & Color / Color & Write Worksheets: Learning meets creativity! These pages combine handwriting practice and fun prompts with friendly turkey images.
Build-a-Turkey / DIY Templates: Get crafty with cut-and-create pages. Mix, match, and assemble your own turkeys with these printable activity templates.
Silly Turkey Designs: Guaranteed to make you giggle. From superhero turkeys to beach-loving birds, these hilarious designs add humor to your holiday.
Turkey Feathers to Color: Get creative with these simple, versatile feather printables! Great for coloring or crafting, each feather is a blank canvas for fall fun.
How to Use These Coloring Pages: These turkey pages are more than just coloring fun, use them for holiday crafts, classroom projects, decorations, or even Thanksgiving place cards!
Fun Turkey Facts: Discover surprising and silly turkey trivia! Learn how fast they run and why turkeys sleep in trees, perfect for curious kids and classrooms.
Turkey Coloring Pages FAQ: Got questions? Find quick answers about printing, usage rights, classroom sharing, and more.
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Please Note: These printables are for personal or classroom use only. Teachers are welcome to print and share as many copies as needed for lessons and activities!
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Perfect for little hands and first-time colorers!
These turkey coloring pages feature big shapes, bold lines, and cheerful designs that are ideal for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary kids.
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This simple turkey has seven big tail feathers, perfect for young artists just learning to count and color each one in a different hue.
A super-clear, easy-to-color turkey with strong outlines that help younger children stay inside the lines. Great for early coloring practice!
This round-bodied turkey has adorable cartoon eyes. Its chunky design is perfect for beginners, or anyone who loves goofy turkeys!
This simple, silly little turkey has a diamond beak and round eyes that are great for shape recognition activities.
This playful turkey peeks out from behind a big pumpkin, ready to surprise and delight!
This turkey is sitting sweetly and ready to be colored. A peaceful pose and clean lines make it a relaxing coloring choice for young kids.
This minimalist turkey is perfect for free-spirited coloring or creative pattern-making. Add your own decorations, feathers, or fun patterns!
Big, bold, and lovable. This turkey's fun design is easy to color, making him a hit with preschoolers.
With a plump, toasty shape and cozy cartoon charm, this turkey is as easy to color as a slice of pie is to eat!
This simple side-facing turkey is ready to strut into your Thanksgiving coloring lineup. Easy outlines make it a breeze to color.
Who needs a whole turkey when you've got this happy little head full of personality?
Colorful fun with personality-packed turkeys!
These adorable turkey characters are full of charm, silliness, and festive flair. Perfect for school-age kids or anyone who loves a little whimsy.
This sweet baby turkey is just saying hi! With big round eyes and a friendly wave, it's perfect for younger kids or anyone who loves cuteness overload.
Celebrate Thanksgiving with this festive turkey who's ready to party! Great for birthdays and holiday mashups.
Break out the crayons and your best dance moves! This dancing turkey is having the time of his life.
A second funky turkey ready to show off his best moves. Print both and have a turkey dance-off!
Straight from the cartoon kitchen, this culinary bird is baking up a storm. Great for coloring and talking about Thanksgiving treats.
One look at this funny face and you'll be giggling as you color. Perfect for classroom laughs or silly time at home.
Who says turkeys can't run? This cool bird is laced up and ready to trot!
This adorable turkey takes "dessert first" very seriously!
This smart little turkey is dressed to impress, and ace the Thanksgiving spelling quiz.
Fall is in the air, and this bundled-up turkey is ready for sweater weather! Add your favorite autumn colors to his scarf.
Zoom! This sporty turkey rolls into the holiday season with a grin and a whole lot of energy.
Classic and charming, this simple turkey is perfect for any coloring skill level. Great for toddlers or warm-up pages.
This cheerful turkey is all smiles. He's perfect for a relaxed coloring moment that still brings the charm.
This proud turkey is caught in profile, showing off just enough feather flair to make things interesting, but still simple enough for kids to enjoy.
Celebrate the natural beauty of wild turkeys!
These richly detailed coloring sheets are perfect for older kids, teens, and adults who love lifelike scenes and relaxing, immersive coloring. Whether you're looking to unwind or teach about turkeys and their habitats, this section brings thoughtful design and autumn charm together.
A proud turkey struts through a peaceful field, surrounded by grass, trees and open skies. Ideal for using natural tones and detailed shading.
Zoom in on this stunning turkey portrait! With layered feathers and lifelike eyes, this page is great for those who love fine detail work.
Tucked among trees and fallen leaves, this turkey blends into its serene forest setting. A wonderful pick for fall nature lovers.
A heartwarming scene featuring a mother turkey and her adorable chicks. Great for sparking conversations about nature and wildlife families.
This playful turkey stands proudly in a crunchy pile of autumn leaves. It's the perfect setting for a vibrant, seasonal coloring session.
Catch a rare moment in flight! This dynamic turkey mid-air captures the grace and strength of a bird on the move. A fun challenge for skilled colorers.
A classic country scene with a big red barn and hay bales in the background. This barnyard turkey is ready for its moment in the spotlight!
Bring on the feast, fun, and fall spirit!
These coloring pages celebrate the best of Thanksgiving. There are smiling turkeys in pilgrim hats, festive dinners and swirling autumn leaves. Ideal for holiday classrooms, kids' tables, or anyone looking to add a little color to their Thanksgiving season.
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This charming turkey tips its hat to tradition.
A harvest classic! This turkey proudly guards a bountiful cornucopia filled with fruits and veggies. It's perfect for vibrant, seasonal coloring.
Simple, sweet, and perfect for cards or decorations.
Autumn magic in motion! This swirling leaf scene adds movement and energy to your coloring fun.
This happy turkey found the dessert table first, and who can blame him? A great pick for food-loving little artists.
A peaceful turkey strolls through golden fields. A beautiful, calming design for Thanksgiving afternoon downtime.
This worried turkey takes center stage next to a candle-lit Thanksgiving meal.
A country-style classic. This turkey has fall vibes and a scarecrow buddy to keep him company.
Simple and cheerful! A perfect coloring page to use as a card, or a festive sign.
A beautifully detailed Thanksgiving meal scene complete with roast turkey, seasonal sides, and a celebratory toast. Ideal for older kids and adults.
Learning meets creativity in these fun and festive turkey-themed worksheets!
These pages are perfect for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and early writers. Kids can build confidence with tracing, practice handwriting, and express themselves, all while enjoying fun turkey art and fall themes.
Young learners can trace the word "Turkey" while coloring a big, friendly cartoon gobbler. Great for letter recognition and building fine motor skills!
What would life be like on the farm? Kids will love imagining themselves as a turkey in this fun, open-ended writing prompt.
Each feather on this turkey is a space to write a favorite thing about fall. A fun mix of gratitude and handwriting practice!
This easy sentence tracing page is ideal for beginning readers and writers. Kids trace the simple sentence and then color the turkey to bring it to life!
This proud turkey is standing in profile with a bundle of harvest veggies in tow. Little learners can trace the dotted "Happy Thanksgiving!" message for handwriting practice and then color the scene with rich fall colors.
Hands-on fun for crafty kids and creative classrooms!
These printable turkey templates let kids do more than just color, they build, mix, and personalize their own turkeys! Perfect for keeping little hands busy during Thanksgiving break or adding a festive touch to classroom crafts.
Color the parts, cut them out, and assemble your own custom-designed turkey friend. It's great for Thanksgiving place cards or classroom decorations.
Each feather becomes a space to write a thankful thought, a fall favorite, or a silly sentence. Cut them out and share with friends and family, or use them to decorate your home or classroom.
Give your turkey a makeover! This mix-and-match template lets kids create goofy, fancy, or wildly imaginative turkey faces.
Gobble up the giggles with these laugh-out-loud turkey scenes!
These coloring pages are packed with humor, imagination, and turkey-sized silliness. Whether they're in disguise, on vacation, or plotting an escape, these turkeys are sure to add a little comic relief to your Thanksgiving celebration.
Cape? Check. Mask? Check. Super-gobble strength? You bet! This brave bird is ready to save Thanksgiving, or at least make you laugh while you color.
This clever turkey is doing his homework. With eyes glued to a survival manual, he's hatching a plan to stay off the dinner menu.
Forget fall leaves, this turkey is soaking up the sun! Flip-flops, shades, and a serious vacation vibe make this a perfect page for offbeat fun.
Tiptoeing out with a feathered finger to its beak, this sneaky bird is making a run for it! A comical favorite for kids who love a good secret mission.
Celebrate the beauty of every feather one color at a time!
These printable feather coloring pages are perfect for creative kids and grown-up crafters alike. Use them for fall decorations, gratitude activities, or just a relaxing way to enjoy a splash of autumn color.
They're simple, open-ended, and full of possibilities.
From pumpkins to crunchy leaves, don't miss our fall coloring pages for a full season of creative inspiration.
One feather. Endless creativity! This oversized feather offers plenty of room for bold stripes, dotted patterns, or even a rainbow. You can print a few copies to color and cut out and use in your holiday decor.
This trio of tall, elegant feathers makes a lovely fall-themed coloring page.
Here are a few fun and creative ways to use these turkey coloring pages!
Thanksgiving Placemats
Print on cardstock, color, and laminate to make personalized placemats for each guest at your holiday table.
Classroom Gratitude Wall
Have students color a turkey and write one thing they're thankful for. Display them all together for a festive bulletin board.
Name Tags or Place Cards
Add a name to each turkey and place one at every seat for your Thanksgiving dinner or classroom feast.
Holiday Garland
Color and cut out turkeys or feathers, then string them together to hang across a mantle, wall, or doorway.
Turkey Puppets
Print pages on cardstock and glue colored pages onto craft sticks to make turkey puppets for imaginative play.
Mini Storybooks
Let kids choose several turkeys and write a short story or comic to go with each one, then staple into a homemade book.
Coloring Contest
Host a fun, friendly contest. You could award prizes for funniest turkey, most colorful feathers, most realistic, etc. Great for school, family gatherings, or parties.
DIY Puzzles
Color a page, glue it to cardboard, then cut it into simple puzzle shapes for a fun turkey-themed brain teaser.
Did you know turkeys are more than just Thanksgiving icons? Here are some cool and quirky facts to delight kids and adults!
1. Turkeys Talk in Many Voices
Wild turkeys use a range of sounds beyond the famous "gobble," including clucks, purrs, yelps, and even soft drumming echoes in their chests.
2. Thousands of Feathers
An adult turkey boasts between 5,000–6,000 feathers which create a colorful and iridescent display used during courtship to dazzle mate and rivals alike.
3. They Can Run & Fly Fast
Despite their size, turkeys are speedy! They can run up to 25 mph and fly short bursts at nearly 55 mph.
4. Feathered Tree Sleepers
Turkeys roost in trees at night to stay safe from predators, even though they spend most of their day on the ground.
5. Color-Changing Heads
A turkey's bald head isn't just for show. It shifts between red, white, and blue depending on excitement or emotions.
6. Turkey Comeback Story
Once nearly wiped out, wild turkey populations have soared thanks to conservation efforts. Populations have grown from around 200,000 to over 6–7 million in North America.
7. America's Original Bird?
Wild turkeys are native to North America, not Europe like chickens or turkeys. They were first domesticated by Indigenous peoples in Mexico, long before Europeans arrived.
9. Smart & Social Birds
Turkeys are clever. Early observers like Audubon and Darwin noted their intelligence, memory, and social relationships, including recognizing individual humans and animals.
Think turkeys are just for Thanksgiving? Think again! Discover fun and surprising facts about these feathered friends.
Are these coloring pages really free?
Yes! All turkey coloring pages on this site are completely free for personal and classroom use.
Can I use these in my classroom?
Absolutely. Teachers are welcome to print and share as many copies as needed for their classroom activities and lessons.
Can I sell items I make with these coloring pages?
No. These printables are for personal and educational use only and may not be used for commercial purposes.
Can I share these with other parents or teachers?
Yes. Feel free to send them the link to this page so they can download their own copies!
What's the best way to use these for Thanksgiving?
They make great decorations, gratitude activities, crafts, or just a fun way to keep kids entertained before dinner.
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