SWEET AS PIE THANKSGIVING TABLE IDEAS FOR KIDS
Remember when we thought sitting with the adults for Thanksgiving dinner was “cooler” than kicking it at the kids table? Why on Earth did we ever want to leave the whimsical tableware and fun Thanksgiving games?!
We were reminded of just how good little gobblers have it when we styled these brilliant kids' Thanksgiving table ideas. We’re sharing them all, as well as our top treats and Thanksgiving table setting must-haves. So read on, because we’re here to show you that hosting a fun Thanksgiving fête is as easy as pumpkin pie!
If there’s one thing the kids table needs, it’s a hearty serving of balloons! The perfect kid-friendly Thanksgiving decoration, we suggest opting for an autumnal-toned balloon garland or a simple helium balloon bouquet.
When it comes to other accents, florals and faux pumpkins are a gourd way to go! Our talented friend, Shawn from Flower Bar Co, created this beautiful fall floral arrangement that we displayed in this ceramic pumpkin pot.
To complement the autumnal color palette, we added an array of pumpkin-shaped taper candles atop these chic ipsen wooden candle holders.
The kids' table is the perfect place to showcase all the cute paper goods, so we suggest reserving the fine china for the grown-ups. (However, if you are using paperware for the adults' table, you can never go wrong with a fall floral setting!)
We’re huge advocates for layering plates, so we recommend pairing our Elegant Fall Plaid Dinner Plates with our Sweet As Pumpkin Pie Small Plates. (More plates means more mashed potatoes and gravy, right?) Complete each setting with a cute coupling of our Sweet As Pumpkin Pie Napkins and Elegant Fall Plaid Dinner Napkins.
For serveware, you can never go wrong with a scalloped melamine tray, especially when it's topped with tasty fall treats!
While it may seem as though we only have eyes for pie, we baked a caramel apple cake for our kids Thanksgiving dessert. It’s both delicious and aesthetically pleasing, so it was a fabulous way to complete our tablescape decor. After all, there’s nothing better than a table centerpiece you can eat!
We got the recipe from Cake by Courtney, and our talented staffer, Holly, whipped up some mouthwatering caramel apples to go on top. That being said, these caramel apples alone make wonderful Thanksgiving treats for kids, so there won’t be any complaints if you serve them sans cake. Here’s how to DIY:
White Chocolate Cinnamon Caramel Apple Recipe
In a large bowl, combine a bag of unwrapped caramel candies with four tablespoons of heavy whipping cream. Melt them together and stir until you have a smooth mixture. Then, skewer some washed and dried green apples, and dip them into the caramel while it’s still warm.
After dipping, place each apple on a wax paper-lined baking sheet and put them in the freezer to set. In a new bowl, melt a bag of white chocolate and stir to the same consistency as the caramel. Once melted, pull the apples back out of the freezer and dip them in the white chocolate until they’re coated evenly.
Immediately after this dipping, dust each apple with a generous amount of cinnamon sugar, and place them back in the freezer for 5-10 minutes. Finish them off with an extra drizzle of white chocolate, and they’re ready to eat and enjoy!
The key to the best kid’s Thanksgiving party is ensuring it’s stuffed with tons of fun activities. In true Bonjour Fête fashion, we went a little extra and included a small pumpkin pie-inspired ball pit from Party Fun Utah at our party. Although the kids adored it, there are plenty of simpler ways to keep them occu-pied.
A Thanksgiving craft never disappoints, so we suggest having a turkey art activity or free printable coloring page on the table.
A Thanksgiving party without the favors is like green beans without the casserole (very disappointing). So make sure you snag something for the kids to take home, like an adorable turkey headband or classic Thanksgiving cracker.
That wraps up our top Thanksgiving table ideas for kids. We hope these tips have inspired you to make things extra special for your little turkeys. For more Thanksgiving party supplies and ideas, be sure to check out the rest of our collection!
