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Funny Thanksgiving Riddles

Serve extra laughs with funny Thanksgiving riddles for kids, cousins, and the dessert table crowd. Clean, family-friendly humor for the holiday table and classroom.

More harvest fun: thanksgiving riddles and fall riddles with answers.


😂 Gobble-Worthy Riddles

Why did the turkey join the band?

What do you call a running turkey?

Why did the cranberries blush?

What's the key to a great Thanksgiving dinner?

Why was the Thanksgiving soup so expensive?

What do you call a stuffed animal after Thanksgiving?

Why did the scarecrow win an award?

What do you wear to Thanksgiving dinner?

What sound does a turkey's phone make?

What do grateful cats say on Thanksgiving?


🥧 Dinner Table and Dessert

What do you call Thanksgiving leftovers after they sit in the fridge too long?

Why did the pie go to therapy?

What did the tablecloth say to the fancy china?

What's a turkey's favorite dessert?

What did one leaf say to another on Thanksgiving?

I am orange, spiced, and baked in a crust every November. What am I?

I am the bowl of mashed potatoes passed around the table. What am I?

I am the napkin folded into a turkey shape at each place setting. What am I?

Why did the stuffing sit next to the turkey at dinner?

What do you call a turkey the day after Thanksgiving?


🦃 Turkey Day and Family Fun

I am the parade float shaped like a giant balloon bird. What am I?

I am the question everyone asks: what are you thankful for? What am I?

I am the couch where uncles fall asleep after the big meal. What am I?

I am the football game playing on TV while dishes pile up. What am I?

I am the kids' table where the loudest laughs happen. What am I?

Why did the corn refuse to play hide and seek?

What do you call a turkey with a sunburn?

I am the wishbone two people pull after dinner. What am I?

I am the Black Friday list hidden in someone's pocket. What am I?

What did the sweet potato say to the butter?


🥧 Use These Riddles For:

  • 🍽️ Kids' tables, classroom feasts, and family icebreakers
  • 🗞️ Holiday newsletters and PTO handouts
  • 📱 Social stories counting blessings with a grin
  • 🧺 Leftover picnics where the jokes are reheated too
  • 🥧 Dessert trivia between slices of pumpkin pie

FAQ

Are these riddles clean for school?
Yes. Every joke is family-friendly and classroom-safe.

Can I use these at the kids' table?
Perfect spot. Read one between courses or during dessert.

Want more Thanksgiving riddles?
See thanksgiving riddles for more harvest-themed clues.

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