105 Thanksgiving Jokes for Kids to Share at the Table

Thanksgiving is all about family, food, and feeling thankful—but let’s not forget the fun! Whether you’re on a long car ride, waiting for dinner to be served, or just hanging out with cousins, a good laugh can make the holiday even better. That’s where a collection of Thanksgiving jokes for kids comes in handy.

These jokes are silly, clean, and perfect for little ones to share at the dinner table. From gobbling turkeys to pie puns, they’ll have everyone smiling in between bites. Ready to turn giggles into a side dish this year? Let the laughter begin!

Turkey Jokes That’ll Have Them Gobbling With Laughter

Let’s be honest—turkeys are the real stars of Thanksgiving! These silly jokes are all about our feathered friends and are guaranteed to make kids gobble with laughter. Get ready for some fowl fun!

1. Why did the turkey join a band? Because it had the drumsticks!

2. What sound does a turkey’s phone make? Wing-wing!

3. Why did the turkey cross the road? To prove it wasn’t chicken!

4. What do you get when you cross a turkey with a banjo? A turkey that can pluck itself!

5. What do turkeys use to clean themselves? A feather duster!

6. Why did the turkey sit on the drumstick? He wanted to beat the stuffing out of it!

7. What’s a turkey’s favorite dessert? Peach gobbler!

8. Why don’t turkeys play baseball? They hit fowl balls!

9. What did the turkey say to the computer? Google, google, google!

10. Why did the cranberries turn red? Because they saw the turkey dressing!

11. How do turkeys show affection? With lots of pecks!

12. What’s a turkey’s favorite kind of weather? Fowl weather!

13. Why can’t you take a turkey to church? They use fowl language!

14. What happens when you make a turkey angry? It gets steamed!

15. What kind of music do turkeys listen to? Anything with a lot of drumsticks!

Silly Stuffing and Side Dish Jokes

Mashed potatoes, stuffing, and green beans aren’t just tasty—they’re funny too! These food-themed jokes will have kids giggling right alongside their plates. Perfect for passing the time before seconds (or thirds!).

1. What side dish tells the best jokes? Cornbread—it’s always cracking up!

2. Why did the mashed potatoes get promoted? They were top of the spud class!

3. What’s the most musical vegetable on Thanksgiving? The yam!

4. Why was the green bean late to dinner? It got stuck in a casserole!

5. What did the stuffing say to the turkey? I’m stuffed in here!

6. Why don’t potatoes argue? They don’t want to get mashed!

7. What do you call a potato who’s afraid of Thanksgiving? A chicken-fried spud!

8. Why did the cranberry sauce blush? It saw the turkey dressing!

9. How do you make gold soup? Add 24 carrots!

10. What’s the most forgetful Thanksgiving dish? The rolls—they always get left in the oven!

11. Why don’t carrots ever get into trouble? Because they always root for each other!

12. Why did the gravy apply for a job? It wanted to cover more ground!

13. What did the sweet potato say to the pumpkin? I yam what I yam!

14. Why was the salad embarrassed? It saw the turkey’s giblets!

15. What’s a side dish’s favorite dance? The mash potato!

Family and Feast Jokes

Thanksgiving is all about family time—and these jokes capture the fun, chaos, and cozy moments around the table. Whether it’s Dad napping or cousins racing to dessert, there’s a laugh for everyone here!

1. Why did Grandpa bring a ladder to Thanksgiving? To reach the gravy high up on the table!

2. Why did the kids sit at the small table? Because they couldn’t ketchup with the grown-ups!

3. What do you call a stuffed animal on Thanksgiving? Uncle Joe after dinner!

4. Why did Dad fall asleep after dinner? Because he was stuffed!

5. What did Mom say when the pie disappeared? Pie-napped again!

6. Why did the family bring pencils to dinner? To draw straws for the wishbone!

7. What happens when families tell too many jokes at dinner? They crack up!

8. Why did the dinner table blush? Because everyone kept dressing it!

9. What’s a family’s favorite Thanksgiving exercise? Gobble squats!

10. Why was the feast so noisy? Because everyone was gobbling!

11. What do kids love most about Thanksgiving? Pie-ling up on dessert!

12. Why was the turkey the guest of honor? Because it brought the whole family together!

13. What happens after Thanksgiving dinner? The nap-ening!

14. Why do families never argue on Thanksgiving? Because they’re too full to fight!

15. What do you call it when cousins race to dessert? A pie-thon!

Pilgrims and Thanksgiving History Jokes

Want to mix a little learning with the laughs? These gentle, history-themed jokes about pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving are great for classrooms or curious kids at the table.

1. Why did the pilgrim’s pants keep falling down? Because they wore their belt buckle on their hat!

2. What do you call a pilgrim who tells jokes? A pun-grim!

3. Why didn’t the pilgrim want to make bread? It was a crummy job!

4. How do you make a pilgrim laugh? Give them maize-y jokes!

5. What did the pilgrim say at the party? Let’s get this corn-popping!

6. Why did the pilgrim eat with his hands? Because he wanted to feel thankful!

7. Why did the pilgrim bring a spoon to a knife fight? He wanted to stir things up!

8. What did the pilgrims use to bake their food? Plymouth Rock ovens!

9. What was the pilgrims’ favorite music band? Plymouth and the Rockers!

10. Why don’t pilgrims eat fast food? Because they prefer turkey on the slow cooker!

11. Why did the pilgrim stand on a chair? He wanted to give a toast!

12. What did one pilgrim say to the other at dinner? Stop gobbling and start talking!

13. What was the pilgrim’s favorite game? Hide and turkey seek!

14. Why was the pilgrim good at baseball? He always got home!

15. How did the pilgrim win the talent show? He had great stuffing!

Corny Jokes and Classic Thanksgiving Puns

Sometimes the best jokes are the cheesiest—well, in this case, the corniest! These groan-worthy puns and playful word games are perfect for kids who love a good laugh (and maybe a few eye-rolls too!).

1. What’s the key to a great Thanksgiving dinner? The tur-key!

2. Why did the scarecrow win an award? He was outstanding in his field!

3. What do you get when you cross a turkey with a centipede? Drumsticks for everyone!

4. What’s a turkey’s favorite math class? Geometry—it has lots of angles to peck at!

5. What type of face does a pilgrim make? A gobble face!

6. Why did the corn get promoted? Because it was a-maize-ing!

7. What did the corn say when it got complimented? Aw, shucks!

8. How did the farmer fix his jeans? With a corn patch!

9. What did one ear of corn say to the other? Stop stalking me!

10. What’s the most polite vegetable? Corn—it always pops in to say hello!

11. Why did the cranberry sauce get a job? It wanted to relish life!

12. What’s the most thankful vegetable? Gratitater!

13. Why don’t pumpkins tell secrets? They’re afraid they’ll squash it!

14. What do you call a rude turkey? A jer-key!

15. What do pumpkins do at a party? They gourd-get down!

Knock-Knock Thanksgiving Jokes for Kids

Knock-knock! Who’s there? A whole bunch of silly Thanksgiving laughs! These classic-style jokes are easy to remember and even easier to share with family and friends all day long.

1. Knock knock. Who’s there? Arthur. Arthur who? Arthur any leftovers?

2. Knock knock. Who’s there? Annie. Annie who? Annie body seen the turkey?

3. Knock knock. Who’s there? Tamara. Tamara who? Tamara we’ll eat even more!

4. Knock knock. Who’s there? Phillip. Phillip who? Phillip your plate with turkey!

5. Knock knock. Who’s there? Olive. Olive who? Olive your stuffing!

6. Knock knock. Who’s there? Pie. Pie who? Pie love you more than pumpkin pie!

7. Knock knock. Who’s there? Butter. Butter who? Butter pass the rolls, please!

8. Knock knock. Who’s there? Lettuce. Lettuce who? Lettuce be thankful today!

9. Knock knock. Who’s there? Doughnut. Doughnut who? Doughnut forget the gravy!

10. Knock knock. Who’s there? Cran. Cran who? Cran I have seconds?

11. Knock knock. Who’s there? Peas. Peas who? Peas pass the mashed potatoes!

12. Knock knock. Who’s there? Wanda. Wanda who? Wanda eat some turkey?

13. Knock knock. Who’s there? Bean. Bean who? Bean thankful for friends and family!

14. Knock knock. Who’s there? Ice. Ice who? Ice your pumpkin pie yet?

15. Knock knock. Who’s there? Gobble. Gobble who? Gobble you up!

Thanksgiving Jokes About Dessert

We couldn’t forget dessert—it’s the sweetest part of the meal and the jokes! These pie-filled puns and sugary sillies are the perfect way to finish off your laugh-filled holiday.

1. Why did the pie go to school? It wanted to be a smart tart!

2. What’s a pumpkin pie’s favorite movie? The Great Crust Detective!

3. Why was the whipped cream so happy? It was on top of the world!

4. What do pies say after a long day? I’m crusty and tired!

5. What kind of pie loves math? Pi!

6. Why did the apple pie cry? Its filling was hurt!

7. What do you get when you drop a pie on the floor? A la mess!

8. What do you call a pie that tells jokes? A pun-kin pie!

9. Why did the cookies sit on the couch? They felt crumby!

10. Why was the dessert table always crowded? Because everyone wanted a piece of the action!

11. What do you call a fancy pie? Haute crust-ure!

12. Why did the dessert get a promotion? It was the sweetest on the team!

13. What’s a pie’s favorite music genre? Crust punk!

14. Why did the ice cream break up with the pie? It needed some space to chill!

15. What’s a slice of pie’s dream job? A piece-keeper!