Thanksgiving Lunchbox Jokes for Kids
Thanksgiving is all about good food, family, gratitude… and, of course, a few terrible jokes!
If you’re looking for a fun way to surprise your child at lunchtime, Thanksgiving lunchbox jokes are an easy little treat. You can write one on a sticky note, tuck it beside their sandwich, or print a bunch of them and let your child choose their favorite each morning.
And let’s be honest, kids don’t need a long punchline. A silly turkey joke can be enough to earn a giggle at the lunch table.
So grab a pen, pack the snacks, and get ready for some Thanksgiving laughs!
Funny Thanksgiving Jokes for Kids
Here are some short and silly Thanksgiving jokes that are perfect for kids’ lunchboxes.
1. What did the turkey say before it was roasted?
“I’m stuffed!”
2. Why did the turkey cross the road?
It wanted to prove it wasn’t chicken!
3. What do you call a running turkey?
Fast food!
4. What did the turkey say to the hunter on Thanksgiving?
“Quack quack!”
5. What key has legs and can’t open a door?
A turkey!
6. What do you call a turkey the day after Thanksgiving?
Lucky!
7. What did the turkey say to the computer?
“Google, Google, Google!”
8. Why didn’t the turkey eat dessert?
It was already stuffed!
9. What is a turkey’s favorite dessert?
Peach gobbler!
10. Why did the turkey join the band?
Because it already had the drumsticks!
11. What do you call a turkey who tells jokes?
A comedi-hen!
Thanksgiving Food Jokes for Lunchboxes
Thanksgiving is basically a celebration of eating, so why not add a few food jokes to the lunchbox too?
12. What did the mashed potatoes say to the gravy?
“You complete me!”
13. What did the pumpkin say after Thanksgiving?
“I’m feeling a little squashed!”
14. What do you call mashed potatoes who can’t make up their minds?
Hesi-tators
15. Why did the pumpkin pie go to the dentist?
It needed a filling!
Corny Thanksgiving Jokes
Sometimes the corniest jokes are the funniest ones. These are perfect if your child enjoys eye rolls almost as much as they enjoy laughing.
16. What did the corn say when it was embarrassed?
“Aw, shucks!”
17. What did the turkey say when it lost a race?
“I got roasted!”
18. Why did the cranberry stop?
It ran out of juice!
19. Why did the turkey get detention?
It used fowl language!
20. What do you call corn that joins the army?
Kernel.
Thanksgiving Knock-Knock Jokes
Knock-knock jokes are always a hit with kids. They’re also great for lunchboxes because they’re short enough to fit on a tiny note.
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Pie.
Pie who?
Pie can’t wait for Thanksgiving!
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Arthur.
Arthur who?
Arthur more pieces of pie?
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Cranberry.
Cranberry who?
Cranberry anyone get me some more sauce?
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Phillip.
Phillip who?
Phillip your plate!
Funny Thanksgiving One-Liners
Need something really quick? These Thanksgiving one-liners are perfect for writing on a napkin, sticky note, or little card.
Keep calm and gobble on!
Let’s talk turkey!
Eat pie. Be happy.
Gobble until you wobble!
Have a gravy great day!
You’re one in a gobble-ion!
Hope your day is totally stuffed with fun!
You’re turkey-ly awesome!
Don’t be a chicken, have some fun!
Pie love you a whole lot!
You’re sweet as pumpkin pie!
Have a grate Thanksgiving!
You’re the pumpkin spice of my life!
Thanksgiving Jokes About School
Thanksgiving jokes can make an ordinary school day a little more fun. Slip one into your child’s lunchbox and see if they can make their friends laugh too.
Why did the turkey get good grades?
It was always egg-cellent!
What did the teacher say when the turkey was late?
“Don’t worry. You’re still in time for lunch!”
Why did the pumpkin get an A on the test?
It was pretty gourd at studying.
What do math teachers eat on Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin pi.
Thanksgiving Dad Jokes for Kids
Every lunchbox needs at least one joke that makes kids groan.
What happens when you drop a pumpkin?
It gets squash-ed!
Why did the guests bring a calculator to Thanksgiving?
They wanted to count their blessings!
What did the sweet potato say when someone asked if it was hungry?
Yes, I yam!
What sound does a turkey’s phone make?
Wing, wing, wing!
Cute Thanksgiving Lunchbox Notes
Not every lunchbox note has to be a joke. Sometimes a tiny message of encouragement is just as special.
Try adding one of these alongside your child’s lunch:
- I’m thankful for YOU!
- You’re totally turkey-rific!
- Have a gobble-good day!
- You make every day better!
- Hope your day is stuffed with fun!
- You’ve got this!
- Keep smiling, pumpkin!
- You’re one of my favorite people to be thankful for.
- Have an awesome day!
- Sending you a big Thanksgiving hug.
- You’re sweeter than pumpkin pie!
- I’m thankful you’re my kid!
- Go make today amazing!
- You are absolutely gravy!
- Love you a whole latte!
How to Use Thanksgiving Lunchbox Jokes
You don’t need to make lunchbox jokes complicated. In fact, the simpler they are, the better.
Write one joke on a small piece of paper and tuck it into your child’s lunchbox. You could even let them collect the notes throughout November.
Another fun idea is to create a Thanksgiving Joke of the Day. Put a joke on the fridge each morning and see who can answer it first.
You could also print several jokes, cut them into strips, and keep them in a little jar. Each morning, your child can pick one to take to school.
Because everyone deserves a little extra laughter with their lunch!
More Thanksgiving Fun for Kids
If you’re looking for more ways to keep kids entertained during Thanksgiving, try making a Thanksgiving joke jar, playing Thanksgiving-themed games, creating a family trivia challenge, or setting up a Thanksgiving scavenger hunt.
