Thanksgiving is hands-down one of the best times of the year—don’t you think? Sure, the turkey and pie are amazing (I’m looking at you, pumpkin spice fans!), but what really makes it special is the laughter that fills the room. There’s nothing like watching kids crack up at silly jokes during dinner or family game time.
Last year, one of my students hit me with this gem: “Why did the turkey bring a microphone? Because it wanted to gobble up the spotlight!” The entire class lost it, and honestly, so did I. That’s the magic of humor—it brings everyone together!
This blog post, packed with 37 Thanksgiving jokes for kids (including a few printable ones with crop marks and bleed to cut out as cards), will help you break the ice at family gatherings, keep the little ones entertained during dinner prep, or even add a fun twist to your classroom Thanksgiving activities. Laughter brings us closer, and these jokes will make sure everyone—kids, parents, and teachers—has a holiday to remember!
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What makes a great Thanksgiving joke for kids?
A great Thanksgiving joke for kids? It’s got to be three things: clean, simple, and loaded with Thanksgiving vibes! Think turkeys, Pilgrims, pumpkins—basically anything that screams “holiday fun.”
The key is keeping it short and snappy so kids can remember it and crack everyone up at the dinner table. Like, who wouldn’t laugh at a turkey trying to “gobble” up attention? Or a pumpkin pie making a run for it?
These family-friendly jokes are pure gold for classrooms, cozy gatherings, and anywhere you want to sprinkle a little Thanksgiving humor. Trust me—kids will love them!
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Here below are the printable Thanksgiving jokes
Turkey jokes: Gobbling up the giggles!
Get ready to crack up because these turkey jokes are here to steal the spotlight! Perfect for family dinners, classroom laughs, or even that awkward lull during dessert (you know the one). Turkeys are the MVPs of Thanksgiving humor, and these jokes prove why!
Why did the turkey play the drums in the band?
Answer: Because he had the drumsticks!
What’s a turkey’s favorite dessert?
Answer: Peach Gobbler!
Why didn’t the turkey eat dinner?
Answer: He was already stuffed!
What do you call a turkey on the day after thanksgiving?
Answer: Lucky!
Why did the turkey bring a microphone?
Answer: Because it wanted to gobble up the spotlight!
Why was the turkey late to dinner?
Answer: He got caught in a fowl mood.
What’s a turkey’s go-to side dish?
Answer: Mashed potatoes… because they’re smashing!
How do turkeys cheer each other up?
Answer: They wing it!
What do you get when a turkey joins a comedy club?
Answer: Thanksgiving humor that’s plucking hilarious!
Why don’t turkeys go to school?
Answer: They’d get roasted by the teacher!
Pilgrim jokes: Laughing through history!
Pilgrims may have had a tough journey, but their adventures sure make for some hilarious jokes! These Pilgrim-themed giggles are perfect for teaching kids about history while sneaking in some fun.
Share these during class, family time, or any Thanksgiving celebration, and let the laughter sail like the Mayflower!
What kind of music did the pilgrims like?
Answer: Plymouth Rock!
Why did the pilgrims eat so much at thanksgiving?
Answer: Because they wanted to be stuffed like the turkey!
How did the pilgrims fix their broken sails?
Answer: With a little ship-shape thinking!
Why did the pilgrim bring a pencil to dinner?
Answer: To draw the gravy!
What do you call a pilgrim who tells jokes?
Answer: A pun-grim!
Why didn’t the pilgrims trust the ocean?
Answer: It was always up to something fishy.
What’s a pilgrim’s favorite type of cereal?
Answer: Captain Crunch!
Why did the pilgrim sit next to the turkey at dinner?
Answer: To avoid the corny jokes.
What’s a pilgrim’s favorite game to play at thanksgiving?
Answer: Duck, duck… turkey!
Why didn’t the pilgrim go back to England?
Answer: Because they found America a-may-zing!
Food jokes: Feast-worthy giggles!
Thanksgiving food isn’t just delicious—it’s downright hilarious when you think about it! From pumpkins to mashed potatoes, these jokes will have kids and grown-ups cracking up faster than you can say “pass the gravy!”
Perfect for dinner tables, classrooms, or anywhere you want to mix laughter with a hearty helping of Thanksgiving spirit.
Why did the mashed potatoes hide?
Answer: Because they saw the turkey dressing!
What’s the pumpkin’s favorite sport?
Answer: Squash!
Why didn’t the cranberry sauce show up to dinner?
Answer: It was feeling a little jammed!
What do you call a running turkey?
Answer: Fast food!
Why was the sweet potato so embarrassed?
Answer: It saw the turkey dressing, too!
What’s a pie’s favorite part of thanksgiving?
Answer: Being the center of attention!
Why did the corn get sent to its room?
Answer: For being a little ear-responsible!
What’s a turkey’s favorite side dish?
Answer: Gravy… it’s souper!
Why did the pie go to school?
Answer: To get a little filling in its education!
What’s the most musical part of thanksgiving dinner?
Answer: The drumsticks!
Miscellaneous jokes: A dash of thanksgiving fun!
Let’s wrap things up with some all-around Thanksgiving humor! These jokes are a mix of puns, knock-knock fun, and good old family-friendly laughs. Whether you’re in the classroom, at the dinner table, or even on the couch after the big meal, these jokes are sure to get everyone chuckling.
What’s the key to a great thanksgiving dinner?
Answer: The turkey!
Knock, knock.
Answer:
Who’s there?
Arthur.
Arthur who?
Arthur any leftovers? I’m starving!
Why don’t you tell secrets around thanksgiving food?
Answer: Because the potatoes have eyes, the corn has ears, and the turkey is always stuffed!
What did the thanksgiving plate say to the turkey?
Answer: “You’ve got me stuffed! Can’t take another bite!”
Why did thanksgiving dinner get into a fight?
Answer: Too many sides were taken!
What’s a turkey’s favorite weather?
Answer: Fowl weather!
Why didn’t the skeleton go to thanksgiving dinner?
Answer: He didn’t have the guts!
Fun ways to share these jokes on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving jokes aren’t just for laughs—they’re little bundles of holiday magic! Imagine, the kids cracking up during dinner while you share jokes like a stand-up comedian (move over, turkey). Or, how about hosting a joke competition?
Kids love being in the spotlight, and it’s a fun Thanksgiving activity they’ll never forget. Want to take it up a notch? Print out these Thanksgiving jokes printables and let the kids hand them out to family members like festive fortune cookies!
Whether at the dinner table or during post-pie downtime, these jokes bring family-friendly fun to every moment.
Sharing gratitude and laughter
Thanksgiving is more than turkey and pie—it’s about gratitude, family, and those little moments that make your heart feel full. And let’s be honest, laughter is the secret ingredient to it all! These jokes aren’t just fun—they’re memory-makers.
Imagine your kids cracking up at the table or grandparents chuckling at a silly turkey pun. That’s the magic of humor—it brings everyone closer, one giggle at a time. So, pass these jokes around, sprinkle in some Thanksgiving fun, and watch the smiles grow. Because laughter and gratitude? That’s what makes Thanksgiving truly unforgettable.
