10 Fun and Active Ways to bring the whole family together
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I have a large family with three sisters, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, my parents, and some extended family that can top over twenty. We bake and cook in the morning, eat in the afternoon, and some fun outdoor activity usually follows our enormous lunch. Here are some ideas for your whole family!
1. Play football. This one is an "oldie but a goodie." As we drive to and from my parents, I see families out playing in between pro games on TV.
2. Fall scavenger hunt. Find one online or make your own!
3. Family hike. Have a walk you love already or want to try something new? This is the perfect day to explore!
4. Harvest bowling. Get some hay bales to line up your bowling lane, pumpkins as the bowling balls, and pins, and you have hours of fun!
5. Thanksgiving cornhole. Buy or make your own Thanksgiving-themed cornhole and have a cornhole competition in the backyard.
6. Pumpkin race. See who can roll a pumpkin the fastest to the finish line.
7. Mini pumpkin hunt. You don't need to wait until Easter to have a hunt! Hide mini pumpkins around the yard and see who can find the most. Winner gets a second piece of pumpkin pie!
8. Turkey tag. Like your typical game of tag but with a twist. Use a clothespin decorated with feathers like a turkey to "tag." Add more fun by making the tagged person gobble like a turkey before they're allowed to tag another.
9. Pass the pumpkin. Like hot potato but with a pumpkin. You might want to use a mini one for this.
10. Turkey Trot. Find an early morning Turkey Trot in your community before the cooking begins.
Whatever activity you choose, the most important thing this Thanksgiving is to share your gratitude for all you have and who you share it with. From all of us at Athlete's Gift Shop, we wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving!
