Thanksgiving jokes for kids are a fun and heartwarming way to celebrate the holiday with laughter. Whether you’re sharing a meal at home, hosting a classroom party, or keeping the little ones entertained, these jokes about turkeys, Pilgrims, and Thanksgiving food will spark endless giggles. Get ready to fill your day with smiles, funny puns, and joyful moments that remind everyone what this thankful season is all about.
Turkey Thanksgiving jokes for kids
Laugh out loud with funny Thanksgiving turkey jokes that kids will love, perfect for adding humor to your holiday celebration.
1. What did the turkey say after a big meal?
I’m stuffed!
2. What’s a turkey’s favorite type of music?
Anything with drumsticks.
3. Why was the turkey the drummer in the band?
Because he had the drumsticks.
4. Why did the turkey cross the road?
It was the chicken’s day off.
5. What sound does a turkey’s phone make?
Wing, wing!
6. What do you call a running turkey?
Fast food.
7. Why did the police arrest the turkey?
They suspected fowl play.
8. Why did the turkey cross the road twice?
To prove he wasn’t chicken!
9. What do you call a turkey the day after Thanksgiving?
Lucky!
10. What kind of key has legs and can’t open doors?
A tur-key!
11. What’s a turkey’s favorite dessert?
Apple gobbler.
12. Why was the turkey expelled from the game?
It committed a fowl.
13. How did the turkey get home for Thanksgiving?
It took the gravy train.
14. What did the turkey say to the mashed potatoes?
It’s gravy from here on out.
15. Why did the turkey sit on the tomahawk?
To hatchet.
16. What do you call a turkey that has no feathers?
Thanksgiving dinner!
17. Why do turkeys gobble?
Because they never learned their table manners.
18. What kind of weather does a turkey like best?
Fowl weather.
19. What do you get if you cross a turkey with a ghost?
A poultry-geist!
20. Why don’t turkeys play hide-and-seek?
Because they’re always too stuffed.
21. What was the turkey thankful for on Thanksgiving?
Vegetarians.
Thanksgiving food jokes
Enjoy these tasty Thanksgiving food jokes that mix laughter with everyone’s favorite dishes, from pumpkin pie to mashed potatoes.
22. Why was the Thanksgiving soup so expensive?
It had 24 carrots.
23. What’s the best thing to put into pumpkin pie?
Your teeth.
24. What’s a pumpkin’s favorite sport?
Squash.
25. Why did the cranberries turn red?
Because they saw the turkey dressing.
26. How do you fix a broken pumpkin pie?
With a pumpkin patch.
27. What did the mashed potatoes say to the gravy?
You complete me.
28. What did the sweet potato say when asked if it was hungry?
Yes, I yam.
29. What do you wear to Thanksgiving dinner?
A harvest.
30. Why don’t side dishes tell jokes?
They’re too corny.
31. What’s the best way to stuff a turkey?
Take him to an all-you-can-eat buffet!
32. Why did the green bean go to the party?
Because it was casserole!
33. What did the gravy say to the mashed potatoes?
You’re my butter half!
34. What do you call cheese that isn’t yours on Thanksgiving?
Nacho cheese!
35. What happens when you’re too harsh on cranberries and make them sad?
They turn into blueberries.
36. What did the sweet potato say to the pumpkin pie?
You’re so sweet!
37. What vegetable was hiding in the basement on Thanksgiving?
The cellar-y.
38. What did one autumn leaf say to another?
I’m falling for you!
39. Why did the mashed potatoes blush?
They saw the turkey undressing!
40. How many cooks do you need to stuff a turkey?
Just one, but sometimes they don’t fit.
41. What’s the sleepiest thing at the Thanksgiving table?
Nap-kins.
42. What did the dinner roll do when it saw the salad?
It started dressing!
Thanksgiving dad jokes
Bring on the giggles with classic Thanksgiving dad jokes full of puns, wordplay, and lighthearted family fun.
43. Why did the scarecrow win an award?
He was outstanding in his field.
44. I told my family I was bringing sweet potatoes.
They said, “Yam right!”
45. What’s a turkey’s favorite kind of music?
Beak-hop!
46. What did the butter say to the bread?
You’re my butter half!
47. Why is it hard to stop telling Thanksgiving jokes?
You can’t just quit cold turkey.
48. What did the dad say when asked to say grace?
Grace.
49. What do you call a can opener that doesn’t work?
A can’t opener.
50. What did one pumpkin pie say to the other?
You wanna piece of me?
51. Why was the cook so late to dinner?
He lost track of thyme.
52. What’s a potato’s favorite TV show?
Starch-Trek.
53. Why did the dinner roll?
Because it saw the salad dressing!
54. Why don’t pumpkins tell jokes?
They might crack up.
55. What always comes at the end of Thanksgiving?
The letter G.
56. What always smells the best at the Thanksgiving table?
Your nose.
57. Why was the math book sad on Thanksgiving?
Because it had too many problems.
58. Why did the football team go to the bank?
To get their quarter back.
59. Why did the turkey refuse to play football on Thanksgiving?
It was afraid of getting stuffed.
60. What do you call a running turkey playing football?
Fast food on the field!
61. Why don’t turkeys take road trips for Thanksgiving?
They hate fowl weather.
62. Why did Johnny get such low grades after Thanksgiving?
Because everything is marked down after the holidays.
63. What’s the best way to cook a turkey?
Invite the relatives and let the jokes do the roasting!
Thanksgiving Pilgrim jokes
Discover cheerful Thanksgiving Pilgrim jokes that blend humor and history for kids and adults alike.
64. What kind of music did the Pilgrims like?
Plymouth Rock.
65. If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring?
Pilgrims.
66. Why do the Pilgrims have trouble keeping their pants on?
Because their belt buckles are on their hats.
67. What did the Pilgrim wear to dinner?
A harvest.
68. What did the Pilgrims use to bake cookies?
May-flour.
69. How did the Mayflower show it liked America?
It hugged the shore.
70. What’s the smallest unit of measurement in the Pilgrim cookbook?
A pil-gram!
71. What do you get when a Pilgrim tells a joke?
Pil-grins!
71. Why were the Pilgrims’ ships so slow?
They had to make pit-stops at Plymouth Rock.
72. What kind of cars would Pilgrims drive today?
Plymouth.
73. Why didn’t the Pilgrims want to make bread?
Because it was too kneady!
74. What kind of music did the Pilgrims listen to?
Plymouth rock and roll!
75. Why did the Pilgrim bring a ladder to dinner?
He heard the cranberry sauce was on the top shelf!
76. What did the Pilgrims call their band?
Plymouth Rock!
77. What was the Pilgrim’s rock band cover song?
May-flower power!
78. Why do you never see Pilgrims playing hide and seek?
Because they always leave a Mayflower trail.
79. What’s a Pilgrim’s favorite candy?
May-m&ms.
80. How do Pilgrims send secret messages?
By Mayflower mail.
81. What do you call a Pilgrim who loves to shop?
A May-buyer.
82. Why did the Pilgrim become a comedian?
Because he wanted everyone to Pil-grin.
83. What did the Pilgrim say when he dropped the turkey?
Oh my Plym-oops!
Thanksgiving knock-knock jokes
Share these playful Thanksgiving knock-knock jokes to keep the laughter going all day long.
84. Knock, knock.
Who’s there? Arthur.
Arthur who? Arthur any leftovers?
85. Knock, knock.
Who’s there? Annie.
Annie who? Annie body want pumpkin pie?
86. Knock, knock.
Who’s there? Dewey.
Dewey who? Dewey have to wait long for dinner?
87. Knock, knock.
Who’s there? Mustache.
Mustache who? I mustache you to carve the turkey.
88. Knock, knock.
Who’s there? Noah.
Noah who? Noah good pumpkin pie recipe?
89. Knock, knock.
Who’s there? Grace.
Grace who? Grace us with another slice, please!
90. Knock, knock.
Who’s there? Turkey.
Turkey who? Turkey you glad it’s Thanksgiving?
91. Knock, knock.
Who’s there? Pie.
Pie who? Pie’ve been waiting for dessert all day!
92. Knock, knock.
Who’s there? Yams.
Yams who? Yams full after that meal!
93. Knock, knock.
Who’s there? Harvest.
Harvest who? Harvest time to laugh!
94. Knock, knock.
Who’s there? Stuffing.
Stuffing who? Stuffing my face with jokes!
95. Knock, knock.
Who’s there? Gobble.
Gobble who? Gobble-til-you-drop!
96. Knock, knock.
Who’s there? Drum.
Drum who? Drum-sticks ready for turkey!
97. Knock, knock.
Who’s there? Carve.
Carve who? Carve yourself some more pie!
98. Knock, knock.
Who’s there? Bean.
Bean who? Bean thinking of that dinner all week!
99. Knock, knock.
Who’s there? Yammie.
Yammie who? Yammie-time for dessert!
100. Knock, knock.
Who’s there? Corn.
Corn who? Corn-gratulations, you found another joke!
101. Knock, knock.
Who’s there? Gravy.
Gravy who? Gravy-train coming to the table!
102. Knock, knock.
Who’s there? Pie-rate.
Pie-rate who? Pie-rate of the pumpkin pie!
103. Knock, knock.
Who’s there? Cran.
Cran who? Cran-berry glad it’s Thanksgiving!
104. Knock, knock.
Who’s there? Turkey-nut.
Turkey-nut who? Turkey-nut going to laugh at that joke?
Final thoughts
Thanksgiving is all about family, gratitude, and, of course, laughter. These Thanksgiving jokes for kids are the perfect way to keep the holiday spirit light and joyful, whether you’re gathered around the dinner table or sharing a giggle at school. From silly turkeys to punny Pilgrims, every joke adds a touch of fun to the season. So save a few of your favorites, share them with loved ones, and make this Thanksgiving one filled with smiles, laughter, and happy memories.
If your students enjoyed these Thanksgiving jokes, they’ll love solving our Thanksgiving riddles for an extra brain-teasing holiday activity.
