100 Best Funny Thanksgiving Jokes for Kids
Last Updated: October 15, 2025 by Michelle
I love getting everyone together for Thanksgiving. It’s such a welcome break to the start of the cold winter season. But sometimes, I struggle to find things to say when my house is suddenly full of family. What should you say instead of Happy Thanksgiving? What about a turkey day joke? If you also need a little help breaking the ice on turkey day try out these funny Thanksgiving jokes that are great for the whole family.
What do you call an attractive pilgrim? A puri-ten! We’ll give you that one for free, but if you want more of our funny Thanksgiving jokes for kids and adults, you’ll need to keep reading and browse our full collection. We’ve got turkey dad jokes, Thanksgiving knock-knock jokes, turkey day jokes, Thanksgiving puns, and so much more.
From side-splitting jokes for kids to the corniest dad jokes, there's a hilarious Thanksgiving-themed quip for everyone! Get ready for groans, eye-rolls, and belly laughs with our fantastic collection of Thanksgiving jokes and puns.
Funny Thanksgiving Jokes
Get ready for a serving of funny Thanksgiving jokes so corny your kids will be groaning, your guests will be giggling, and even the turkey will wish it could fly the coop!
What do you call a running turkey?
Fast food!
What type of key doesn’t actually help you open any doors?
A tur-key.
What did one turkey say to the other outside the bar?
“Let’s get basted.”
What should you never pick at the Thanksgiving dinner table?
Your nose.
Who scared the cranberries?
The booberries!
What do you call a bowl of cranberry sauce falling off the table?
A flying saucer.
What’s the best thing to wear for Thanksgiving?
A nice har-vest.
What is the biggest difference between a turkey and a chicken?
Chickens celebrate Thanksgiving!
What's blue and covered in feathers?
A turkey holding its breath.
What does a turkey say to the computer?
"Google, Google, Google."
Why did the scarecrow win an award at Thanksgiving?
Because he was outstanding in his field!
Can a turkey jump higher than the Empire State Building?
Yes, a building can't jump.
What's the best way to stuff a turkey?
Serve him lots of pizza and ice cream!
A shopper looking for a larger turkey asked a grocery store worker, "Do these small frozen turkeys get any bigger?"
He replied, "No, they're dead."
What did the hipster say the day after Thanksgiving?
“I liked the leftovers before they were cool.”
Turkey Thanksgiving Jokes
These turkey jokes and thanksgiving dad jokes are stuffed with puns so bad they’re good, perfect for keeping everyone laughing (and rolling their eyes) around the dinner table.
What do you get when you cross an octopus with a turkey?
Enough drumsticks for everyone!
What is a turkey’s favorite type of glass to drink from?
A goblet!
What do turkeys like to do in the summertime?
Have peck-nics!
What is a turkey thankful for at Thanksgiving?
Vegetarians!
How did the turkey get home for Thanksgiving?
She took the gravy train!
What did the little turkey say to the big turkey bully?
Peck on someone your own size!
Why was the turkey in jail?
Fowl play.
What does a one-legged turkey say?
Wobble wobble!
What did the turkey say to the hunter on Thanksgiving day?
Quack, quack!
What always comes at the end of Thanksgiving?
The letter “g.”
What is a turkey’s favorite weather?
Fowl weather.
Where do you find a turkey with no legs?
Exactly where you left it!
What does a turkey dress up as for Halloween?
A gobblin'!
What do you call a rude turkey?
A jerk-ey!
What's the best dance to do on Thanksgiving?
The turkey trot!
What do you call a turkey on the day after Thanksgiving?
Lucky!
What sound does a turkey’s phone make when it rings?
Wing wing!
Thanksgiving Jokes for Kids
This batch of Thanksgiving jokes for kids is pure family-friendly Thanksgiving humor and includes the very silliest turkey jokes for kids.
How do you know a turkey likes his dinner?
He gobbles it up!
What’s the best thing to put into pumpkin pie?
Your teeth.
Why did the turkey cross the road?
It was the chicken’s day off.
What did Han Solo say to Luke Skywalker on Thanksgiving?
“May the forks be with you.”
How did the salt and pepper welcome their guests?
“Seasoning’s greetings!”
Which side of the turkey has the most feathers?
The outside!
How do you keep a turkey in suspense?
I’ll tell you later.
What smells the best on Thanksgiving dinner?
Your nose.
What does Dracula call Thanksgiving?
Fangs-giving.
What vegetable was hiding in the basement on Thanksgiving?
Cellar-y.
When does a loaf of bread rise?
When you yeast expect it.
On which holiday do you play a lot of jokes on people?
Pranks-giving.
What did one autumn leaf say to another?
I'm falling for you!
Will I eat leftovers for a week?
I cran, and I will!
Thanksgiving Food Jokes
From pumpkin pie to mashed potatoes, these funny Thanksgiving food jokes will make everyone groan between bites (and make Dad proud of his pun game).
What job did the green beans audition for?
The casse-role.
Why was the Thanksgiving dinner so expensive?
It had 24 carrots.
What did Dad serve for Thanksgiving dinner after accidentally sitting on the sweet potatoes?
Squash.
Why was the cook late to Thanksgiving dinner?
He lost track of Thyme.
What do you call a pretty pumpkin?
Gourd-geous!
What is a sweet potato’s favorite book?
Green Eggs and Yam.
What do you get when you divide a pumpkin's circumference by its diameter?
Pumpkin-pi!
What is a pumpkin's favorite sport?
Squash.
Why was the cornbread fired from his job?
It was loafing around too much.
What is a potato’s favorite TV show?
Starch Trek.
"I tried a new pie recipe."
"Wow, you're a real pie-oneer."
What is the best Meghan Trainor song to play while making Thanksgiving dinner?
"All About That Baste."
Who helps the little pumpkins cross the road safely?
The crossing gourd.
What did the salad say to the butter who kept making jokes?
You're on a roll.
Why did the pumpkin go to the party?
Because it was a gourd time!
What did Dad say when everyone asked him to stop making Thanksgiving jokes?
“I can’t quit cold turkey!”
Pilgrim Thanksgiving Jokes
History has never been funnier with these hilarious Thanksgiving jokes about pilgrims that will have even the most serious dinner guest cracking a smile.
What is a pilgrim’s favorite subject in school?
Pilgrammar.
April showers bring May flowers. So what do May flowers bring?
Pilgrims!
What does a Pilgrim call his best friend?
My Pal-grim.
If the pilgrims sailed on the Mayflower, then what boat does a teacher sail on?
A scholar ship.
What is a pilgrim’s favorite type of music?
Plymouth Rock.
Why did the Pilgrim eat turkey at the first Thanksgiving?
They couldn't fit the moose in the oven.
What is the smallest unit of measurement pilgrims use?
Pil-grams.
What do you get if you cross a turkey with a ghost?
A poultry-geist.
Thanksgiving Knock-Knock Jokes
Open the door to laughter with these Thanksgiving knock-knock jokes that are so delightfully cheesy, your kids will laugh first before begging you to stop.
Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Tamara.
Tamara who?
Tamara we'll eat all these leftovers!
Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Ben!
Ben who?
Ben waiting for Thanksgiving all year!
Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Butter.
Butter who?
Butter open up quick, I have a funny Thanksgiving joke to tell you!
Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Gladys!
Gladys who?
Gladys finally Thanksgiving day!
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Arthur.
Arthur who?
Arthur any more mashed potatoes?
Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Dishes!
Dishes who?
Dishes a very bad Thanksgiving joke!
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Gwen.
Gwen who?
Gwen do we finally get to eat Thanksgiving dinner?
Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Handsome.
Handsome who?
Handsome gravy to me, please.
Knock knock!
Who's there?
Abby.
Abby who?
Abby Thanksgiving!
Knock knock!
Who's there?
Norma Lee.
Norma Lee who?
Norma Lee I don't eat this much!"
Thanksgiving Puns
Round out your feast with these irresistibly corny Thanksgiving humor puns, because no funny Thanksgiving is complete without a few groan-worthy wordplays.
Oh my gourd!
I'm all about that baste.
Sweater later than never.
Pie've been waiting all season for this!
More rolls? You butter believe it!
Season the day!
Corn you believe it?
Season’s eatings!
You’re the gift that keeps on Thanks-giving.
Feast your eyes on this!
What's cookin' gourd lookin'?
That's a-maize-ing!
Let's give 'em pumpkin to talk about!
That’s how I casser-roll.
Have a gourd time this Thanksgiving!
I only have pies for you.
Why did the pie go to the doctor? Because it felt crumby!
Nothing gets butter than this!
More Thanksgiving Fun!
I hope these Thanksgiving jokes brought a smile to your face! To keep the little ones entertained while you prepare for the holidays, take a look at our other Thanksgiving activities!
- Thanksgiving coloring pages
- Thanksgiving word searches
- Thanksgiving word scrambles
- printable turkey templates
- Happy Thanksgiving Messages & Quotes
- Happy Thanksgiving Images
