200 Hilarious Thanksgiving Jokes Kids Will Love

Why did the turkey cross the road? To prove he wasn’t chicken! (Ba-dum-tss!)

Thanksgiving is that special time when families gather around tables loaded with food, share what they’re thankful for, and sometimes… run out of things to talk about. That’s where these turkey-rific jokes come in!

Nothing brings people together like laughter, especially when there’s a seven-year-old delivering the punchline. Kids love being the center of attention, and what better way than arming them with jokes that will make everyone from grandpa to little cousins giggle between bites of mashed potatoes?

These kid-friendly Thanksgiving jokes are perfect for breaking the ice, filling awkward silences, or just adding extra fun to your holiday celebration. They’re simple enough for young jokesters to remember and silly enough to get the whole family laughing.

Let the feast of fun begin!

Turkey Jokes

Why did the turkey join the band?
— Because it had the drumsticks!
What sound does a turkey’s phone make?
— Wing, wing!
Why did the turkey get in trouble at school?
— It used fowl language!
What happened when the turkey got into a fight?
— He got the stuffing knocked out of him!
Why did the turkey bring a microphone to dinner?
— He wanted to give a “thank you” speech!
What do you call a running turkey?
— Fast food!
Why don’t turkeys go to comedy clubs?
— They’re afraid of being roasted!
What did the turkey say to the computer?
— Google, google!
What’s a turkey’s favorite dessert?
— Peach gobbler!
What’s a turkey’s favorite dance?
— The gobble wobble!
What did the turkey say before it was roasted?
— “I’m stuffed!”
Why did the turkey sit on the tom-tom drum?
— It liked the beat!
What do you get if you cross a turkey with a centipede?
— Lots of drumsticks!
Why do turkeys always go, “gobble, gobble”?
— Because they never learned good table manners!
How do you make a turkey float?
— Two scoops of ice cream, root beer, and a turkey!
What key won’t open any doors?
— A turkey!
Why did the turkey cross the road twice?
— To prove it wasn’t chicken!
Why did the turkey go to the fancy restaurant?
— It wanted to be dressed for dinner!
What kind of weather do turkeys like?
— Fowl weather!
What’s a turkey’s favorite sport?
— Gobbleball!
What did the turkey do in the talent show?
— It did a turkey trot!
What did the baby turkey say to the big turkey?
— “Peck on someone your own size!”
Why did the turkey eat with a spoon?
— Because it lost its drumsticks!
Why didn’t the turkey finish its dessert?
— It was already stuffed!
Why did the turkey bring sunscreen to Thanksgiving?
— It was roasting!
What did one turkey say to the other during the race?
— “Don’t be such a chicken!”
What happens when you tell a turkey a joke?
— They gobble it up!
Why did the turkey get a timeout?
— Too many fowl plays!
What’s a turkey’s favorite game?
— Beak-a-boo!
Why did the turkey wear a disguise?
— It didn’t want to be the main course!
Why did the turkey go to outer space?
— To find the gravy galaxy!
How do you keep a turkey in suspense?
— I’ll tell you after Thanksgiving…
What’s a turkey’s favorite side dish?
— Anything it’s not part of!
What happened when the turkey got a cold?
— It had to take a gobble drop!
What kind of car does a turkey drive?
— A Plymouth!
Why was the turkey late to the party?
— It took the gravy train!
What is a turkey’s favorite instrument?
— The drumstick, of course!
Why did the turkey get a standing ovation?
— Because he was the roast of the night!
What’s a turkey’s least favorite holiday song?
— “Jingle Bells, Stuffing Smells!”
What do you call a turkey that tells jokes?
— A comedi-hen!

Food & Feast Jokes

Why did the cranberries turn red?
— Because they saw the turkey dressing!
What do you call mashed potatoes that believe in themselves?
— Mash-confident!
What’s a pumpkin’s favorite sport?
— Squash!
Why was the pie always invited to Thanksgiving dinner?
— Because it was a big sweetie!
What’s a potato’s favorite horror movie?
— The Mashing!
Why did the gravy apply for a job?
— It wanted to meat new people!
What’s the most polite vegetable at the table?
— The peas, because they’re always saying “please!”
What’s a turkey’s favorite side dish band?
— Green Bean and the Casseroles!
Why did the stuffing break up with the turkey?
— It felt smothered!
What did the pie say to the whipped cream?
— “You complete me.”
What happened to the turkey who ate too much stuffing?
— He got too full of himself!
What’s a dessert’s favorite superhero?
— Captain Crumble!
Why didn’t the rolls show up to dinner?
— They didn’t want to get roasted!
What’s the best dance move for mashed potatoes?
— The mash!
What kind of music does cranberry sauce listen to?
— Smooth jams!
Why was the turkey jealous of the pie?
— Because it always gets the sweet compliments!
What did the green beans say at Thanksgiving?
— “Bean there, done that!”
Why do yams make terrible comedians?
— Their jokes are half-baked!
What’s a fork’s favorite holiday?
— Stabsgiving!
Why was the corn late to the feast?
— It got lost in a maize!
What did the bread say after a big meal?
— “I loaf Thanksgiving!”
What’s the most forgetful food on the table?
— The gravy—it always spills the beans!
Why did the stuffing win the talent show?
— It really knew how to fill the stage!
What did the plate say to the fork?
— “You’re really on point today.”
Why don’t you ever tell secrets at the dinner table?
— Because the potatoes have eyes and the corn has ears!
What did the pumpkin say to the pie crust?
— “You’re flaky, but I love you.”
Why did the corn bring a microphone?
— It was ready to “pop” on stage!
What’s a turkey’s least favorite side dish?
— Turkey gravy!
What does the apple pie say when it’s excited?
— “Oh crumb!”
Why didn’t the salad go to Thanksgiving?
— It was too green with envy.
Why was the pie blushing?
— Because everyone was looking at its filling!
Why did the spoon break up with the knife?
— Too much cutting remarks!
What do you call a rebellious cranberry?
— A sauce-ager!
Why did the biscuit go to therapy?
— It had too many layers of issues.
Why was the gravy so dramatic?
— It always poured its heart out!
What did the sweet potato say to the marshmallow?
— “You’re on top of things!”
Why did the bread roll down the hill?
— To butter itself up!
What did the leftovers say the next day?
— “Let’s do this all over again!”
Why was the kitchen so loud on Thanksgiving?
— Because the turkey kept basting the radio!
What’s a turkey’s favourite side to avoid?
— The carving board!

Fall & Harvest Jokes

What do you get when you drop a pumpkin?
— Squash!
Why did the leaf go to school?
— To turn over a new leaf!
What’s the most musical part of a scarecrow?
— The straw-violin!
Why did the scarecrow win an award?
— Because he was outstanding in his field!
What kind of ball doesn’t bounce?
— A snowball… but fall’s still trying to catch it!
What’s a tree’s favorite drink in the fall?
— Root beer!
Why did the pumpkin cross the road?
— To squash the competition!
What’s a scarecrow’s favorite fruit?
— Straw-berries!
What do trees say when they get frustrated in the fall?
— “I’m about to lose it!”
Why don’t leaves ever get in trouble?
— They always turn themselves in!
What do you call a pumpkin that tells jokes?
— A pun-kin!
Why did the apple stop in the middle of the road?
— Because it ran out of juice!
What game do little acorns play?
— Hide and go nutty!
What kind of music do leaves like?
— Anything with a good beet.
Why did the farmer wear a raincoat to harvest apples?
— Because it was sprinkling cider!
What do you call a grumpy tree in autumn?
— A crab-apple!
What do you call a tired leaf?
— A leaf that just wants to leaf things alone!
Why do pumpkins sit on porches?
— They have no guts to come inside!
What did the fall breeze say to the leaves?
— “I’ve got you covered!”
What do fall leaves and students have in common?
— They both fall when the pressure’s on!
Why did the hay bale blush?
— Because it saw the corn undressing!
What kind of dog does well in a corn maze?
— A husky!
Why did the gourd fail school?
— It couldn’t concentrate!
Why don’t apples ever get lonely?
— Because they always hang out in bunches!
What’s a pumpkin’s favorite story?
— Cinderella!
What do you call a leaf that’s always getting in trouble?
— A rustle-maker!
Why do squirrels throw parties in the fall?
— Because they go nuts!
What do you call a group of musical pumpkins?
— The Gourd-tet!
What did one autumn leaf say to another?
— “I’m falling for you!”
Why was the tree so relaxed in fall?
— Because it was letting things go!

Corny Thanksgiving Puns

What’s the corn’s favorite holiday song?
— “Corn on the Range!”
What did the sweet potato say to the turkey?
— “I yam what I yam!”
What’s a turkey’s favorite dance move?
— The gobble wobble!
What’s the best thing to put into a pumpkin pie?
— Your teeth!
What kind of music did the pilgrims like?
— Plymouth Rock!
Why don’t turkeys ever tell secrets?
— Because they might just gobble it up!
Why are Thanksgiving jokes always corny?
— Because the stuffing is already too dry!
What do you say when the gravy boat crashes?
— “Gravy situation!”
What did the pie say to the fork?
— “You complete me.”
Why was the turkey in a band?
— Because it had the drumsticks—and a lot of pluck!
What did one roll say to the other at Thanksgiving dinner?
— “Let’s butter each other up.”
What’s a turkey’s favorite treat?
— Gobble-gum!
Why did the cranberry sauce file a police report?
— It got jellied!
Why did the mashed potatoes blush?
— Because they saw the turkey naked!
What did the turkey say to the mashed potatoes?
— “You’re gravy to me!”
What do you call a turkey who’s the class clown?
— A real comedi-hen!
Why did the turkey get detention?
— Too many fowl jokes!
What did the napkin say to the spilled cranberry sauce?
— “I’ve got you covered.”
What do you call it when you treat your turkey nicely?
— Poultry in motion!
Why did the stuffing get promoted?
— Because it was filling a major role!
What happens when you eat too much Thanksgiving dinner?
— You get the turk-coma.
What did the fork say to the knife at the table?
— “Let’s cut to the chase!”
Why did the cornbread go to therapy?
— It felt crumby.
What do you call a potato who gives back to the community?
— A philanthro-tuber!
Why do turkeys never argue?
— They’re afraid they’ll ruffle feathers!
Why are turkeys always thankful?
— Because they have big hearts and tiny legs!
Why was the turkey such a bad singer?
— He had stuffing stuck in his throat!
Why did the gravy avoid school?
— It didn’t want to be in a stew!
What’s a pie’s favorite vacation spot?
— The filling-islands!
What did the spoon say to the Thanksgiving leftovers?
— “You’re souper special!”

Pilgrim & History Jokes

Why couldn’t the pilgrim stop laughing?
— Because it was a-maize-ing!
Where did the pilgrim stand during the game?
— In the nosegravy section!
What do you call a pilgrim’s vocabulary?
— Pilgrammar!
What’s a pilgrim’s favorite type of music?
— Folk and roll!
What do you call the age of a pilgrim?
— Pil-grime!
Why did the pilgrims eat dinner outside?
— Because they didn’t have a dining room!
What kind of face cream did the pilgrims use?
— Mayflower moisturizer!
Why didn’t the pilgrims tell secrets on the Mayflower?
— Because the corn had ears!
What do you call a pilgrim who tells jokes?
— A pun-itan!
What did the pilgrim say to the turkey?
— “You’re lucky I like pumpkin pie more.”
Why was the Mayflower so smart?
— Because it had all the wise-crackers aboard!
What do you call a pilgrim’s pet?
— A ply-mouth!
Why did the pilgrim bake a chicken instead of turkey?
— The turkey needed a break from all the roasting!
What kind of stories did the pilgrims like to tell?
— Tall tales from the tall hats!
What did the turkey say to the pilgrim who forgot gravy?
— “You’re seriously lacking in sauce!”
How did the pilgrims bring their cows to America?
— On the Moo-flower!
Why did the pilgrims make good comedians?
— Because they always had a dry sense of humor!
What’s a pilgrim’s favorite snack?
— Corn on the plop!
What did the pilgrim use to fix his pants?
— A Mayflower patch!
What do you get when you cross a pilgrim with a comedian?
— A corn-y colonist!
Why did the turkey dress like a pilgrim?
— It didn’t want to be recognized!
What do you call a clumsy pilgrim?
— A trip-grim!
Why did the pilgrim refuse seconds?
— He was already on his third helping!
What’s a pilgrim’s favorite type of math?
— Pil-geometry!
What did one pilgrim say to the other at the pie-eating contest?
— “You’re going down like the Mayflower!”
Why was the pilgrim late to dinner?
— He had to take the scenic route across the table!
What do you call a pilgrim who can play guitar?
— Plymouth Rock Star!
How do pilgrims show gratitude?
— With th-anks and giving!
Why do pilgrims hate running?
— Too much stuffing in their shoes!
What’s a pilgrim’s least favorite vegetable?
— Beets me!

Family & Table Time Jokes

What did Mom say when the turkey burned?
— “Looks like pizza it is!”
Why did the kid bring a ladder to Thanksgiving dinner?
— Because the gravy boat was on the top shelf!
Why did Grandpa bring a couch to dinner?
— So he could “couch” his feelings after eating too much.
Why did everyone bring a spoon to the football game?
— Because they heard it was a “bowl” game!
What did little brother say to the stuffing?
— “You complete me!”
Why did the forks argue with the knives?
— Because they felt cut off!
What did the napkin say to the plate?
— “Don’t worry — I’ve got you covered!”
What does Dad say every year when the turkey’s served?
— “Guess we’re winging it again!”
What do you call a funny Thanksgiving guest?
— A corn-edian!
Why didn’t the gravy show up on time?
— It got stuck in traffic — too slow to pour!
Why was Aunt Sally sitting next to the rolls?
— Because she’s the butter of the family!
What did the table say when it was set?
— “I feel so fancy today!”
Why was the chair so tired after Thanksgiving?
— It carried a lot of weight!
Why did the spoon get jealous of the fork?
— Because the fork was always picked first!
What’s the best way to quiet the family during dinner?
— Start passing the pie!
What did the Thanksgiving tablecloth say after dinner?
— “I’ve been through a lot today.”
Why did cousin Jake tell jokes at the table?
— Because his yams weren’t funny enough on their own!
What’s the best conversation starter at the Thanksgiving table?
— “Who’s ready for pie?”
Why don’t kids like to sit at the adult table?
— Because it’s full of stuffing and serious talk!
Why did the spoon sit out of the game?
— It didn’t want to stir things up!
What did Grandma say when the turkey was dry?
— “Just add gravy and love!”
Why did the corn roll off the table?
— It was trying to butter someone up!
What did the kids name the turkey before dinner?
— “Not Dinner!”
Why did the table groan during dessert?
— It was under a lot of pressure!
What’s Uncle Joe’s favorite Thanksgiving game?
— Nap time!
Why did the family play hide-and-seek after dinner?
— To avoid dish duty!
What did the mashed potatoes say to the gravy boat?
— “Hop in — it’s a smooth ride!”
What’s the most thankful seat at the table?
— The one near the pie!
What did the kids say when asked to do dishes?
— “Let’s give thanks… that we have a dishwasher!”
What’s the family motto after Thanksgiving dinner?
— “Eat. Nap. Repeat.”

Conclusion

Well, there you have it—enough turkey puns and pilgrim jokes to keep the whole family laughing through seconds and even thirds of pumpkin pie!

These Thanksgiving jokes are perfect for brightening up the dinner table when conversation starts to slow down, or for writing in holiday cards to make friends and family smile.

Kids love sharing jokes, and these turkey teasers give them a chance to be the star of the show between bites of mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce.

Remember, laughter is just as important as food at any family gathering. When children giggle at silly turkey jokes, they’re also building happy holiday memories that will last much longer than the leftovers.

So go ahead—gobble up these jokes and spread some Thanksgiving cheer. After all, that’s something everyone can be thankful for!