100+ Thanksgiving Dad Jokes to Gobble Up This Holiday

Thanksgiving has its own kind of calm. Good food on the table, family settling in, and someone always ready with a dad joke before the turkey even cools. It’s the kind of day where simple jokes actually feel nice.

UPDATED: November 15, 2025

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This page has all kinds of Thanksgiving humor in one place.
If you want the turkey jokes, you can jump straight to that section.
Kids jokes, food jokes, pilgrim jokes, knock knock jokes, and Black Friday jokes are all grouped in their own spots too, so it’s easy to find what you like.

And if you enjoy dad jokes outside Thanksgiving, you can always explore the kids jokes, food puns, holiday jokes, or the simple puns and one-liners we already share on the site.

Most of the jokes here are clean, light, and made for sharing. So take a breath, grab a plate, and enjoy a few laughs before the gravy gets cold.

A Short History of Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving in the United States goes back to the early 1600s. In 1621, the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag people shared a harvest meal in Plymouth, Massachusetts. That gathering is often remembered as the “first Thanksgiving”:

In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln made Thanksgiving a national holiday, calling for a day of gratitude during the Civil War. Since then, Americans have celebrated it every year on the fourth Thursday of November. Today, it’s a mix of old customs and modern fun. Families cook together, watch parades, catch football games, and enjoy a full table with plenty of smiles.

Best Turkey Dad Jokes for Thanksgiving

  • Why did the turkey bring a microphone?
    He was ready to roast.
  • What sound does a turkey’s phone make?
    Wing, wing.
  • What key can’t open doors?
    A tur-key.
  • Why did the turkey cross the road?
    To prove he wasn’t chicken.
  • What happened to the turkey that got in a fight?
    He got the stuffing knocked out of him.
  • Why did the turkey join the band?
    He had his own drumsticks.
  • What do you call a turkey after Thanksgiving?
    Lucky.
  • Why was the turkey sent to jail? Fowl play.
  • What do you call a running turkey?
    Fast food.
  • Why don’t turkeys like November?
    They’re afraid of getting roasted.

Corny Thanksgiving Food Dad Jokes

  • Why did the potatoes blush?
    They saw the butter melting.
  • What’s a pumpkin’s favorite sport?
    Squash.
  • Why did the cranberry turn red?
    It saw the turkey dressing.
  • What’s Frankenstein’s favorite side?
    Monster mash potatoes.
  • Why was the Thanksgiving soup expensive?
    It had 24 carrots.
  • Why did the bread roll laugh?
    It saw the butter spread.
  • What’s a turkey’s favorite dessert?
    Peach gobbler.
  • Why did the peas feel left out?
    Everyone preferred mashed potatoes.
  • What did the pie say after dinner?
    That’s a wrap.
  • Why did the casserole tell jokes?
    It wanted to be on a roll.
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Clean Thanksgiving Dad Jokes for Kids

  • What do you wear to Thanksgiving dinner?
    A har-vest.
  • What’s a turkey’s favorite dance?
    The turkey trot.
  • What do you say when leaving before dessert?
    Pie-pie.
  • What instrument does a turkey play?
    The drumsticks.
  • Why didn’t the cook season the turkey?
    There was no thyme.
  • What sound does a dizzy turkey make?
    Wobble, wobble.
  • Which holiday is Dracula’s favorite?
    Fangs-giving.
  • What did Han Solo say on Thanksgiving?
    May the forks be with you.
  • Why did the turkey get detention?
    He used fowl language.
  • What do you call a turkey in school?
    A gobble-nerd.

Light-Hearted Thanksgiving Dad Jokes for Adults

  • Why don’t we tell secrets on Thanksgiving?
    Because the turkey is stuffed.
  • What did Dad say when the wine ran out?
    This is unbe-grape-able.
  • Why did the fridge call for backup?
    Too many leftovers under arrest.
  • What’s the adult version of hide and seek?
    Hiding from the dishes.
  • What’s a parent’s favorite Thanksgiving game?
    Guess who’s driving Uncle home.
  • Why did the family fight over the wishbone?
    Therapy isn’t covered till January.
  • What did Mom say after cooking all day?
    This kitchen is now closed.
  • Why did Dad sit closest to the pie?
    Strategic planning.
  • What do you call Black Friday shoppers at midnight?
    Stuffed animals.
  • Why did the turkey join a podcast?
    He had a lot to giblet.
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Classic Pilgrim Dad Jokes for Thanksgiving

  • What kind of music did the pilgrims enjoy?
    Plymouth Rock.
  • What do Mayflowers bring?
    Pilgrims.
  • Why do pilgrims’ pants fall down?
    They wear their buckles on their hats.
  • What did the pilgrim say about baking bread?
    It’s a crummy job.
  • What’s John Wayne’s favorite holiday?
    Thanksgiving, pilgrim.
  • What do you call the age of a pilgrim?
    Pilgrimage.
  • Why did pilgrim teens think Thanksgiving was boring?
    It was corny.

Black Friday Dad Jokes After Thanksgiving

  • Why did the Black Friday shopper cross the store?
    To get to the other size.
  • What comes after Black Friday?
    Broke Saturday.
  • Why don’t grapes go on sale?
    They keep raisin the prices.
  • What’s the best way to save money on Black Friday?
    Stay home.
  • Why are camo pants cheap on Black Friday?
    Nobody can see them.
  • Why did the shopper buy a Roomba?
    It sucks.
  • Why did bread go on sale?
    It didn’t cost much dough.
  • What’s the Black Friday motto?
    Shop till you nap.
  • Why are pillows perfect for Black Friday?
    They support your purchase.
  • Why do sausages hate Black Friday?
    The link’s always broken.
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Knock-Knock Thanksgiving Dad Jokes

  • Gobble who?
    Gobble me, I’m a turkey.
  • Figs who?
    Figs the doorbell, guests are here.
  • Pie who?
    Pie love pumpkin.
  • Tammy who?
    Tammy some stuffing.
  • Arthur who?
    Arthur any leftovers?
  • Don who?
    Don eat all the gravy.
  • Annie who?
    Annie one seen the turkey?
  • Graham who?
    Graham cracker crust.
  • Abby who?
    Abby Thanksgiving.
  • Senior who?
    Senior cooking. Can I have some?

Quick Thanksgiving Puns and Dad One-Liners

  • Feelin gravy.
  • I yam what I yam.
  • I only have pies for you.
  • Oh my gourd, I ate too much.
  • Let’s get basted.
  • Gobble till you wobble.
  • Stop, drop, and pass the rolls.
  • Stuffing is bread that believed in itself.
  • Leftovers are proof Thanksgiving loves you twice.
  • Gratitude tastes better with gravy.

Thanksgiving is about more than turkey and pie. It’s about being grateful for what we have, and enjoying a few laughs along the way. These dad jokes are made to share with family and friends, from the kids’ table to the adults in the kitchen. So keep the jokes rolling, keep the plates full, and have a Happy Thanksgiving.

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