Thanksgiving is all about family, food, and fun! While you’re waiting for the turkey to roast, passing mashed potatoes around the table, or asking Thanksgiving would you rather questions, sprinkle in some giggles with these Thanksgiving jokes for kids!
If your child loves silly puns, funny turkeys, or corny dad jokes, these are sure to keep everyone smiling from the first slice of pie to the last bite of stuffing.
Top Thanksgiving Jokes for Kids
1. Why did the turkey join the band?
Because it had the drumsticks!
2. What do you call a running turkey?
Fast food!
3. What kind of key won’t open any doors?
A tur-key!
4. What sound does a limping turkey make?
Wobble, wobble!
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5. Why did the cranberry turn red?
Because it saw the salad dressing!
6. What’s a turkey’s favorite dessert?
Peach gobbler!
7. Why did the Pilgrims’ pants keep falling down?
Because they wore their belt buckles on their hats!
8. What do you call a Pilgrim’s favorite music?
Plymouth Rock!
9. Why did the scarecrow win a Thanksgiving award?
Because he was outstanding in his field!
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10. What did the turkey say to the computer?
“Google, Google, Google.”
11. Why didn’t the turkey eat dessert?
He was already stuffed!
12. Which side of the turkey has the most feathers?
The outside!
13. What do you wear to a Thanksgiving dinner?
A har-vest!
14. What’s the key to a great Thanksgiving dinner?
The tur-key, of course!
15. What’s a pumpkin’s favorite sport?
Squash!
16. What’s the best thing to put into a pumpkin pie?
Your teeth!
17. What did the Pilgrim use to fix his pants?
A pumpkin patch!
18. Why did the scarecrow skip dessert?
He was already stuffed!
19. What always comes at the end of Thanksgiving?
G!
20. What do Vampires call Thanksgiving?
Fangs-giving!
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21. If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring?
Pilgrims!
22. Why did the Pilgrims have trouble playing cards ont he Mayflower?
Because the captain was always standing on the deck!
23. What did the Pilgrim say when he saw a big pumpkin?
“That’s gourd-geous!”
24. Why did the apple pie go to the dentist?
Because it needed a filling!
25. Why did the pumpkin cross the road?
To get to the other pie!
26. What do you call a pie that’s always late?
A pro-crust-inator!
27. Why was the family late to Thanksgiving dinner?
They lost track of thyme!
28. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Arthur.
Arthur who?
Arthur any leftovers? I’m still hungry!
29. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Tamara.
Tamara who?
Tamara we eat even more turkey!
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30. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Olive.
Olive who?
Olive the stuffing—it’s my favorite part!
31. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Harry.
Harry who?
Harry up! The pie’s getting cold!
32. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Norma Lee.
Norma Lee who?
Norma Lee I don’t eat this much!
33.Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Butter.
Butter who?
Butter open the oven—turkey’s done!
34. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Dewey.
Dewey who?
Dewey have to wait long for pie?
35. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Lettuce.
Lettuce who?
Lettuce give thanks—it’s Thanksgiving!
36. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Ollie.
Ollie who?
Ollie leaves are falling down!
37. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Ben.
Ben who?
Ben waiting all year for Thanksgiving dinner!
How to Use These Thanksgiving Jokes for Kids
- Print them on place cards for your dinner table.
- Read them aloud during family games.
- Stick one in your child’s lunchbox the week of Thanksgiving.
Final Thoughts
Thanksgiving is about gratitude, love, and laughter. Sharing Thanksgiving jokes for kids is a simple way to bring more joy to your family traditions and holiday activities—without adding one more thing to your to-do list.
So go ahead: giggle, gobble, and be grateful for those little moments of connection.
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