Thanksgiving Party Favor Ideas
Let’s talk party favors. You’ve prepped the turkey, whipped the mashed potatoes, and maybe even survived a round or two of family board games. But there’s one more little thing that adds a special touch to your Thanksgiving celebration, party favors!
Now, I know what you’re thinking. Do I really need party favors for Thanksgiving? The answer is no… but also, why not?! It’s just a sweet little way to say, “Hey, thanks for spending the day with us. You’re loved and appreciated (and also, here’s a cookie).”
So whether you’re hosting a big family party or a sweet Friendsgiving, here are 20+ thoughtful, fun, and easy Thanksgiving party favor ideas to help you send your guests home with a full belly and a full heart.
Fun and Thoughtful Thanksgiving Party Favors
1. Mini Pumpkin Pies
Let’s start with a classic! Bake mini pumpkin pies in cupcake liners or small foil tins, then wrap them in cellophane and tie with twine. Add a handwritten gift tag.
2. Thankful Journals
Grab some small notebooks and turn them into “Gratitude Journals.” Add a note: “A place to jot down the little joys.” You can even have the kids decorate them with stickers and markers!
3. Pumpkin Spice Everything
Fill small jars with homemade (or store-bought, we don’t judge here) pumpkin spice mix. Tie on a ribbon and include a little recipe card for pancakes, muffins, or lattes.
4. Mini Hot Cocoa Kits
Layer hot chocolate powder, mini marshmallows, and crushed candy cane in small jars or clear treat bags. Add a cute note like, “Warm wishes for a cozy season.”
5. Personalized Wooden Spoons
This one’s perfect if you love a DIY moment. Write names or a cute quote like “Stirred with love” on wooden spoons using a woodburning tool or permanent marker.
6. Mini Loaves of Bread
Banana bread, pumpkin bread, cranberry-orange, you name it. Wrap in parchment paper and twine. Add a tag that says “You’re the best thing since sliced bread!”
7. Candle Jars
Buy small glass jars and fill with fall-scented candles. Think apple pie, cinnamon spice, or vanilla. Tie with ribbon and a tag that says “You light up our lives.”
8. DIY Popcorn Bags
Add plain popcorn in kraft paper bags with toppings like cinnamon sugar or kettle corn seasoning. Add a sticker that says “Thanks for popping by!”
9. Maple Syrup Minis
If you live anywhere near a place with real maple syrup (bless!), grab mini jars and attach a tag: “You make life sweet.”
10. Thanksgiving-Themed Cookie Cutters
Wrap a little cookie cutter (leaf, acorn, turkey) with a ribbon and maybe even attach your favorite sugar cookie recipe. It’s simple but adorable.
Tried & True Party Favors, But Still So Good
11. Thankful Cards
Have each guest write one thing they’re grateful for, then collect and make copies for everyone. Tuck them into envelopes so everyone goes home with a little gratitude from the group.
12. Chocolate-Covered Pretzels
Dip pretzel rods in chocolate and decorate with sprinkles in fall colors. Wrap in cellophane and tie with raffia or twine. Easy, yummy, and always a hit.
13. Mini Succulents
I know these aren’t exactly Thanksgiving-themed, but they’re a fun and earthy way to send a little life home with your guests. Plus, they look adorable on a windowsill.
14. Fall Potpourri Bags
Dry orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and rosemary, then mix into little mesh sachets. Instant cozy house vibes.
15. Thanksgiving Crayons for Kids
Melt down broken crayons in fun fall-shaped molds (leaves, pumpkins) to make chunky crayons for little ones. Pop them into treat bags with coloring pages.
16. Tea Bag Bundles
Wrap a couple of seasonal tea bags (apple cinnamon or chai) in kraft paper and twine. Add a note like “You’re my cup of tea!”
For the Laughs & Smiles
17. Turkey Toes
Fill a snack-sized bag with candy corn and label it “Turkey Toes.” The kids (and honestly, the grown-ups) will giggle at that one.
18. Leftovers Labels
Print cute labels that guests can stick on their leftovers when they take home food. Fun sayings like “Next-day deliciousness” or “Stuffing round two!”
19. Mini Games or Puzzles
Pick up mini travel-sized puzzles or trivia cards and tie them with ribbon. Great for post-dinner couch lounging or road trip entertainment.
20. Gratitude Magnets
Make small magnets with quotes or words like “Grateful,” “Joy,” or “Blessed.” You can find printable magnet sheets online!
21. DIY Cornucopia Cones
Make little cones from brown craft paper, fill them with trail mix or candies, and twist the top to look like a mini cornucopia. Super cute and easy!
Bonus Ideas, Because Why Stop at 20?
22. Homemade Apple Butter Jars
Slow-cook apples, sugar, and cinnamon into apple butter and pour into small mason jars. Perfect for spreading on toast the next morning!
23. S’mores Kits
Graham crackers, mini chocolate bars, and marshmallows packed into a clear bag or mini box. Add a note: “Sending you home with s’more love.”
24. Thanksgiving Trivia Cards
Make or print a few cards with fun Thanksgiving trivia. (Like, did you know the first Macy’s parade had live animals from the zoo?) Pop into little envelopes with a note that says “A little fun to gobble up.”
25. DIY Blessing Bags
Encourage guests to take home a “blessing bag” filled with snacks, travel-size toiletries, and essentials to keep in the car for someone in need. Great way to spread the love forward.
26. Mini Pie Crust Cutters
Perfect for your baker friends! Pick up tiny fall-themed pie crust cutters (think leaves or apples) and tie them with a gingham bow.
A Few Tips to Make Favors Extra Special:
Keep It Personal – Add a handwritten tag or tiny note for that cozy, from-the-heart feel.
Stick to the Theme, Fall colors, twine, kraft paper, and little leaves go a long way in making even the simplest things look adorable.
Get the Kids Involved – Let them decorate favor tags, fill jars, or make thank-you cards. It’s a sweet little tradition you can do together every year.
Use What You Have – Mason jars, empty baby food jars, leftover ribbon… you’d be surprised what cute favors you can make with stuff around the house.
Honestly, you don’t have to send guests home with party favors. But it’s one of those sweet little touches that makes your celebration even more special. It’s like saying, “Hey, thanks for being part of our day. Here’s a little something to make you smile.”
