Thanksgiving is a day when families gather around the table, eat turkey until they feel stuffed, and then somehow still find room for pie. Kids know it as the holiday where grown-ups argue about who gets the last piece of pumpkin pie while they secretly plot how to sneak extra desserts. That mix of food, family, and funny moments makes it the perfect time to talk about Thanksgiving Jokes for Kids.
During the holiday, the kitchen fills with delicious smells, and the living room fills with laughter that’s louder than the TV playing football. Kids especially enjoy when the day comes with silly jokes, because it keeps them laughing even while waiting for the turkey to finish roasting. That’s why our jokes make the celebration feel lighter, happier, and just a little more fun.
Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving Jokes
What do you call a turkey that was served during Thanksgiving but still capable of pinching, biting, hitting, and tripping people?
A poultry-geist!
What can never be eaten for Thanksgiving dinner?
Thanksgiving breakfast.
Just before sweet potatoes are mashed, they become very quiet.
This is known as “the silence of the yams”.
Why did the turkey get detention at school?
They were heard using “fowl” language…
What does Miley Cyrus serve on Thanksgiving?
Twerky.
Knock, knock.
(Who’s there?)
Hank.
(Hank who?)
Hanksgiving is almost here!
Gravity is one of the fundamental forces of the universe. What happens when it is removed?
Gravy.
Why did the turkey cross the suspension bridge?
To show he wasn’t chicken.
What kind of vegetables would you like on Thanksgiving?
Beets me!
What’s a pumpkin’s favorite game?
Squash.
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How did the salt and pepper greet the guests on Thanksgiving Day?
“Seasoning’s greetings!”
Knock, knock.
(Who’s there?)
Turkey says.
(Turkey says who?)
No, Turkey says gobble gobble.
Why did Turkey cross the road?
It wanted to avoid the Thanksgiving dinner table and blend in with the chickens.
In our house, we celebrate Thanksgiving every day.
In other words, we eat too much and sit around watching TV.
Granny is making the dressing and is adding several cans of Chicken Broth.
Dad: “You know where you can get that broth in bulk?”
Granny: “Where?”
Dad: “The stock market.”
Which Marvel villain loves Thanksgiving the most?
Goblin.
What instrument does a turkey play?
The drumsticks.
What’s the best thing to put into pumpkin pie?
Your teeth.
What is a good way to greet people on Thanksgiving?
“Howdy pilgrim!”
Did you know that some say their favorite Thanksgiving food is pie?
It’s irrational.
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Knock, knock.
(Who’s there?)
Gladys.
(Gladys who?)
Gladys Thanksgiving. Aren’t you?!
What do you call an indecisive potato?
A hesitater.
Why don’t turkeys eat on Thanksgiving?
Because they’re stuffed.
Who helped the squash cross the road?
The crossing gourd.
Did you hear about the scarecrow who won first prize?
It was outstanding in its field.
When do you serve tofu turkey?
Pranksgiving.
A potato and a sweet potato were playing on the playground. The sweet potato told the potato, “Hey, I just found out I’m related to you.” The potato said, “No, you’re are not!”
The sweet potato said back, “Yes, I yam.”
Knock, knock.
(Who’s there?)
Setter.
(Setter who?)
Setter extra place Granny is joining us for dinner this year.
Why is corn so popular on Thanksgiving?
Because it’s a-maize-ing.
What did the turkey say to the turkey hunter on Thanksgiving Day?
“Quack! Quack!”
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What is Thanksgiving called in England?
Thursday.
What do sweet potatoes wear to bed?
Yammies!
Why don’t you ever tell secrets at the Thanksgiving dinner table?
Because the corn has ears.
What does Dracula call Thanksgiving?
Fangs-giving.
Knock, knock.
(Who’s there?)
Tamara.
(Tamara who?)
Tamara we’ll have turkey leftovers!
What did the Mandalorian say about how to cook the Thanksgiving turkey?
“…This is the way.”
Why did the cranberry sauce cross the road?
To get to the other sides.
What did the hipster say the day after Thanksgiving?
“I liked the leftovers before they were cool.”
If things go wrong with Thanksgiving dinner, don’t lose your head.
The turkey already did that for you.
What’s a mathematician’s favorite part of Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin π.
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If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring?
Pilgrims.
What did the mother turkey say to the little turkeys on Thanksgiving?
“Mind your manners! If your dad could see you now, he‘d roll over in his gravy!”
When does Christmas come before Thanksgiving?
In a dictionary.
Knock, knock.
(Who’s there?)
Thanksgiving?
(Thanksgiving who?)
Thanks for giving us this feast!
What makes every Thanksgiving meal extra-basic?
Pumpkin spice.
What happens when you’re too harsh on cranberries and make them sad?
They turn into blueberries.
What’s the best dance to do on Thanksgiving?
The turkey trot.
What kind of music did the Pilgrims listen to at the first Thanksgiving feast?
Plymouth Rock!
Why was the cook late to Thanksgiving dinner?
He lost track of thyme.
Knock, knock.
(Who’s there?)
Mayflower.
(Mayflower who?)
Mayflowers bloom by Plymouth rock.
What do you call it when it rains turkeys?
Fowl weather!
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What’s the difference between mashed potatoes and pea soup?
You can mash potatoes.
Why was the Thanksgiving feast expensive?
It had 24 carrots!
What’s the proper way to introduce yourself to a turkey on Thanksgiving?
“Slice to meat you.”
What role do green beans play in Thanksgiving dinner?
The casse-role.
Knock, knock.
(Who’s there?)
Possum.
(Possum who?)
Possum gravy on my potatoes.
What kind of key is edible?
A turkey on Thanksgiving.
What kind of face does a pilgrim make when he’s in pain?
Pil-grimace.
What did the baby corn say to the mama corn?
“Where’s pop corn?”
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Why don’t Turkeys play baseball?
Because every hits a fowl ball.
What do you call a crayon that looks like a strawberry?
A cranberry.
Knock, knock.
(Who’s there?)
Pill.
(Pill who?)
Pill Grim.
What breed of dog races on Thanksgiving?
Gravyhounds.
What did the Pilgrim wear to Thanksgiving dinner?
A Har-VEST.
Why did the farmer run a steamroller over his potato field on Thanksgiving Day?
He wanted to raise mashed potatoes.
Why are the cranberries red?
They saw the turkey dressing!
What’s the problem eating too much pumpkin pie this time of year?
You’ll get autumn’y ache.
What smells the best at Thanksgiving dinner?
Your nose.
What do you call a turkey after Thanksgiving?
Lucky.
Knock, knock.
(Who’s there?)
Turk.
(Turk who?)
It’s not Turkwho its Turkey
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What kind of pie does a smartphone eat?
App-ful pie.
Which side of the turkey has the most feathers?
The outside.
What always comes at the end of Thanksgiving?
The letter G.
What is a turkey’s favorite dessert?
Peach gobbler!
What did Frankenstein bring to Thanksgiving Dinner?
The Monster Mash-ed Potatoes!
Knock, knock.
(Who’s there?)
Tamara
(Tamara who?)
Tamara we will have lots of leftovers to eat.
What did the big pumpkin say to the little pumpkin?
“Let’s have a showdown. Whip whip wop!”
What do you call gravy when the turkey is dry?
The gift that keeps on Thanksgiving.
What did the brick road say on Thanksgiving?
“Cobble cobble cobble!”
What does a turkey dress up as on Halloween?
A gobblin.
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What should you serve with a Halloween turkey?
Gravey.
Knock, knock.
(Who’s there?)
Dewey.
(Dewey who?)
Dewey have to wait much longer for the pumpkin pie?!
You hear about the two turkeys who got into a fight?
They beat the stuffing outta each other.
Why do wrestlers love Thanksgiving?
Because it’s always on THURSDAY, THURSDAY, THURSDAY!
Knock, knock.
(Who’s there?)
Holly.
(Holly who?)
Holly days like Thanksgiving are wonderful.
Can a turkey jump higher than the Empire State Building?
Yes, because a building can’t jump at all.
Do you have a funny Thanksgiving Joke? Write down your best kid-friendly ones in the comment section below!
This past Thanksgiving I got invited to Beyoncé’s house for Thanksgiving dinner. She went all out. Mashed potatoes. Gravy. Stuffing. The works. And she really loaded up my plate! She gave me a plate with a bre@st, a thigh, and a drumstick.
But if she really liked me she would’ve put a wing on it
After an unsuccessful harvest, why did the farmer decide to try a career in music?
Because he had a ton of sick beets.