Thanksgiving isn’t just about turkey, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie — it’s also about laughter! And what better way to bring joy to the dinner table than with a collection of side-splitting kids Thanksgiving jokes?
Whether you’re trying to entertain little ones while the turkey cooks or make the adults giggle between bites, this article has everything you need.
From hilarious knock-knock jokes to clever turkey one-liners, these jokes are clean, family-friendly, and guaranteed to get everyone laughing until dessert.
🦃 Thanksgiving Jokes for Adults
Even grown-ups need a reason to laugh between carving the turkey and dodging Aunt Carol’s opinions on politics. These Thanksgiving jokes for adults are clean but smartly witty — perfect for sharing at the table or over a glass of wine.
- 😂 Why did the turkey join a band? Because it had the drumsticks!
- 🦃 I told my family I was bringing something to spice up Thanksgiving dinner — they didn’t expect my stand-up routine!
- 🍷 Thanksgiving is the only day I count mashed potatoes as a serving of vegetables.
- 😅 My family asked what I’m thankful for. I said, “Elastic waistbands.”
- 🧀 What’s the best dance at Thanksgiving? The turkey trot — especially after two slices of pie!
- 🦃 My turkey jokes are so good, they’re poultry in motion.
- 🥧 I told my husband to save room for dessert. He thought I meant a whole room.
- 😂 Thanksgiving tip: If you can’t find the turkey, check the mirror — you might be the bird.
- 🥂 Thanksgiving calories don’t count — right? Asking for a friend.
- 🦃 The turkey wasn’t invited to dinner because he was already stuffed.
- 😆 Why did the pilgrim’s pants keep falling down? Because they wore their belt buckle on their hat!
- 🥧 I’m thankful for leftovers. They make breakfast exciting.
- 😂 Thanksgiving is the day my relatives turn into food critics.
- 🦃 The turkey said to the farmer, “Don’t look at me like that!”
- 🍗 Thanksgiving: when your stomach says no, but your heart says more gravy.
- 🥧 What’s the best Thanksgiving sound? The microwave reheating leftovers the next day.
- 😄 Why do turkeys never get invited to parties? Because they always gobble too much.
- 🍷 I told my mom her cooking was like a Thanksgiving miracle — it disappears fast.
- 🦃 Thanksgiving: that magical time when family fights over pie instead of politics.
- 😂 What did the sweet potato say to the pumpkin pie? “You’re looking gourd-geous!”
🥧 Thanksgiving Knock Knock Jokes
Kids love knock-knock jokes — and these Thanksgiving versions are the perfect way to keep them entertained while you prep the feast! They’re silly, clean, and absolutely hilarious.
- 🚪 Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Arthur.
Arthur who?
Arthur any leftovers? I’m starving! - 🚪 Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Turkey.
Turkey who?
Turkey your time — I’m still chewing! - 🚪 Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Butter.
Butter who?
Butter open the oven — the turkey’s ready! - 🚪 Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Olive.
Olive who?
Olive your cooking, especially the pie! - 🚪 Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Gravy.
Gravy who?
Gravy a little more, please! - 🚪 Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Lettuce.
Lettuce who?
Lettuce be thankful today! - 🚪 Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Pie.
Pie who?
Pie love Thanksgiving! - 🚪 Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Cranberry.
Cranberry who?
Cranberry the leftovers to me! - 🚪 Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Pumpkin.
Pumpkin who?
Pumpkin up the jam — it’s dinner time! - 🚪 Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Yam.
Yam who?
Yam what I yam, and that’s thankful! - 🚪 Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Mayflower.
Mayflower who?
Mayflower be filled with mashed potatoes! - 🚪 Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Stuffing.
Stuffing who?
Stuffing my face — Happy Thanksgiving! - 🚪 Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Gobble.
Gobble who?
Gobble gobble! That’s my turkey impression! - 🚪 Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Feast.
Feast who?
Feast your eyes on this pie! - 🚪 Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Tater.
Tater who?
Tater easy, it’s Thanksgiving! - 🚪 Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Wishbone.
Wishbone who?
Wishbone you a happy Thanksgiving! - 🚪 Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Cran.
Cran who?
Cran you pass the gravy? - 🚪 Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Pilgrim.
Pilgrim who?
Pilgrim me another slice of pie! - 🚪 Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Grateful.
Grateful who?
Grateful for Thanksgiving dinner with you! - 🚪 Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Drumstick.
Drumstick who?
Drumstick around — dessert’s coming!
🧩 Thanksgiving Jokes and Riddles
These Thanksgiving riddles and jokes are perfect for curious kids who love a little brain-teaser with their laughter. Fun, clever, and stuffed with good humor!
- 🤔 What’s the key to a great Thanksgiving dinner? A tur-key!
- 🧠 What smells best at Thanksgiving dinner? Your nose!
- 🥧 Why did the turkey cross the road? To prove it wasn’t chicken!
- 🍗 What do you get when you cross a turkey with a banjo? A bird that plucks itself!
- 🦃 Why did the cranberries turn red? Because they saw the turkey dressing!
- 😆 What kind of music did the pilgrims like? Plymouth Rock!
- 🍴 What always comes at the end of Thanksgiving? The letter “g”!
- 🦃 Why was the turkey the drummer in the band? Because he had drumsticks!
- 🧩 What happens if you divide the circumference of a pumpkin by its diameter? Pumpkin pi!
- 😂 Why was the Thanksgiving soup so expensive? It had 24 carrots!
- 🦃 What’s a turkey’s favorite dessert? Peach gobbler!
- 🍗 What kind of weather does a turkey like? Fowl weather!
- 😜 Why did the turkey sit on the tomahawk? To hatchet out!
- 🥧 What do you call a stuffed animal on Thanksgiving? Dinner!
- 🦃 Why was the turkey sent to school? To improve its stuffing!
- 🤓 What did the math book say to the turkey? I have too many problems!
- 🧠 Why can’t you take a turkey to church? Because they use fowl language!
- 😂 What did the turkey say to the computer? Google, Google, Google!
- 🥧 Why did the pie go to the dentist? Because it needed a filling!
- 🦃 What did the turkey say before it was roasted? “Boy, I’m stuffed!”
🙏 Thanksgiving Jokes for Church
Thanksgiving is also a time to be grateful and share wholesome laughs with your faith community. These church-friendly Thanksgiving jokes keep the humor clean, kind, and full of heart.
- 🙌 Why did the turkey go to church? To give “thanks” in person.
- 🦃 What do you call a thankful turkey? Blessed and dressed!
- 😇 Why do we pray before Thanksgiving dinner? Because it’s the calm before the feast!
- 🍗 What did the pastor say at the Thanksgiving service? “Let us give peas a chance!”
- 🥧 Why was the pie so spiritual? It believed in filling souls.
- 🦃 What did the turkey say during grace? “Amen and pass the stuffing.”
- 🙏 Why did the pilgrims sail to America? To worship freely… and eat freely too!
- 😂 Why was the church choir thankful? Because they hit all the right notes!
- 😄 How did the turkey show gratitude? With a thankful heart and open wings.
- 🧡 What did the pumpkin pie say at church? “Life is sweet when you’re grateful.”
- 🦃 Why do turkeys make great church members? They’re always gobbling up the Word.
- 🤲 What did the pastor say about Thanksgiving leftovers? “They’re proof that blessings multiply!”
- 😇 Why did the turkey start praying? It knew it was about to be blessed… and roasted.
- 🍗 What’s a pilgrim’s favorite hymn? “Come Ye Thankful People, Come.”
- 🥧 Why was the cranberry sauce singing? Because it felt berry blessed!
- 🙏 What did the turkey say to the Lord? “Thank you for stuffing my life with joy.”
- 🦃 Why don’t turkeys gossip? Because they mind their own business — they’re too busy praying!
- 😂 What do you call Thanksgiving at church? A feast of faith and flavor!
- 🧡 Why was everyone smiling after grace? Because gratitude filled the room.
- 🥧 What’s God’s favorite pie? Humble pie — because everyone should have a slice!
🍗 Turkey Jokes One-Liners
Quick, clever, and guaranteed to make kids and adults laugh out loud — these turkey one-liners are perfect for sharing at the dinner table or writing on place cards for a giggle before the meal.
- 🦃 I’m on a turkey diet — I eat it till I’m stuffed.
- 😂 I don’t trust turkeys. They’re all a bit fowl.
- 🥧 My turkey jokes are rare — well done, actually.
- 🦃 Turkeys don’t like Thanksgiving because they’re the main course.
- 🍗 I told the turkey to chill — it said, “I’m already in the fridge!”
- 😅 A turkey’s least favorite game? Duck, duck, goose.
- 🦃 The turkey’s favorite movie? The Fast and the Feast-ious.
- 😂 I’m thankful for elastic pants and second helpings.
- 🥧 I can’t keep calm — it’s turkey time!
- 🦃 The turkey crossed the road to prove he wasn’t chicken.
- 🍗 Don’t trust turkeys — they’re always gobbling secrets.
- 😂 I told my family to quit the corny jokes — but they’re too sweet!
- 🥧 The turkey said, “I’m stuffed,” and I said, “Me too!”
- 🦃 I’m not saying I ate too much, but my chair gave up.
- 🍗 The turkey ran away — guess it didn’t want to be roasted.
- 😂 Thanksgiving is just a competition to see who can nap first.
- 🥧 My family doesn’t argue at Thanksgiving — we chew in silence.
- 🦃 I named my turkey “Leftovers.” That way, I can enjoy it twice.
- 🍗 The turkey wasn’t impressed with my jokes — tough crowd.
- 😂 I told my diet I’d be back after Thanksgiving.
Conclusion
Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful, eat until you can’t move, and laugh until you can’t breathe. These kids Thanksgiving jokes are the perfect side dish for your holiday — clean enough for kids, clever enough for adults, and funny enough to keep everyone at the table smiling. So go ahead — share a laugh, pass the gravy, and remember that laughter is the best seasoning of all.
