55 Hilarious Thanksgiving Riddles to Keep Kids Entertained for Hours

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Updated: November 1, 2023

Originally Published: November 6, 2019

What’s black and white and read all over? This collection of Thanksgiving riddles! If you love the autumn season and all its festive holidays, then Thanksgiving is sure to be a favorite. For families with young ones who enjoy Thanksgiving jokes, pumpkin puns, and all things amusing, you’re in for a treat. We’ve gathered a mix of light-hearted riddles that will keep the kids at the table engaged for a good while—at least an hour, if you read slowly.

In case your little ones breeze through these brain teasers before the post-meal slumber sets in, don’t fret! You can read them some cheerful Thanksgiving quotes, or if you’d rather indulge in another piece of pumpkin pie, consider printing out some turkey coloring pages or autumn-themed activities to keep them entertained (after all, who wouldn’t want to enjoy the sweets in peace?). These Thanksgiving riddles should help prevent any squabbles and ensure a fun atmosphere.

Thanksgiving Riddles for Kids

1. What has feathers and a beak but is dressed?
   A Thanksgiving turkey.
2. Where do turkeys go to dance?
   The Butter Ball.
3. At Thanksgiving dinner, which hand should you butter your roll with?
   Neither — use a knife!
4. Which side of a turkey has the most feathers?
   The outside.
5. If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring?
   Pilgrims.
6. When does Christmas come before Thanksgiving?
   In the dictionary.
7. What do you get when Broom Hilda hits the beach with a turkey?
   A turkey sand-witch.
8. Why did the turkey cross the road?
   To prove he wasn’t chicken!
9. Why was the turkey invited to join the Thanksgiving band?
   Because he had the drumsticks!
10. What happened to the turkey that got into a fight?
    He got the stuffing knocked out of him.
11. I can be smashed, baked, carved, and seen everywhere on Thanksgiving. What am I?
    A pumpkin.
12. When the Pilgrims landed, where did they stand?
    On their feet.
13. If the Pilgrims were alive today, what would they be best known for?
    Their age.
14. What type of music did the Pilgrims enjoy?
    Plymouth rock!
15. What kind of key has legs but can’t open a door?
    A turKEY.
16. I can be hot or cold and made with fruit, vegetables, or meat, but I’ll always be a treat on a Thanksgiving table. What am I?
    A pie.
17. Why can’t you take a turkey to church?
    Because of their fowl language!
18. I have ears but cannot hear. I have flakes but no hair. What am I?
    Corn.
19. What can never be eaten during Thanksgiving dinner?
    Thanksgiving breakfast and lunch!
20. What do the words grateful, thankful, wonderful, and joyful have in common?
    They’re all stuffed!
21. What’s brown, big, and red all over?
    A turkey with cranberry sauce.
22. What do the Pilgrims, Indigenous people, and Puritans share?
    The letter “i.”
23. What do you get when you cross a turkey with a centipede?
    Lots of drumsticks!
24. Can a turkey fly higher than an ostrich?
    Yes, because ostriches don’t fly!
25. Pious and devout, I wear black and white clothes and funny hats. I’m not a nun or a priest, but I was an adventurer. Who am I?
    A pilgrim.
26. What do unhappy cranberries go by?
    Blueberries!
27. You reap what you sow, but remove the first three letters, and it becomes something you can wear. What is it?
    A harVEST.
28. What’s the favorite sport of pumpkins and gourds?
    Squash!
29. If it took three people four hours to roast a turkey, how long would it take four people?
    None, the turkey is already cooked!
30. It’s a flower that doesn’t bloom; it sounds like a month and floats over water. What is it?
    Mayflower.
31. What’s hard, oddly shaped, and brings good fortune on Thanksgiving?
    A wishbone.
32. If a turkey says “gobble, gobble,” and a peach says “cobbler,” what does a computer say?
    “Google, Google!”
33. What do you get if you cross a turkey with an octopus?
    Eight feather dusters!
34. What has feathers, is the star of a November feast, and moves up and down?
    A turkey in an elevator.
35. What do you call it when it’s raining turkey and birds on Thanksgiving?
    Fowl weather!
36. What smells the best during Thanksgiving dinner?
    Your nose!
37. Most people eat me, and it’s no surprise. I taste great as chips, mashed, and fries. What am I?
    A potato.
38. I spy with my little eye an orange squash that’s baked in a pie. What am I?
    A pumpkin.
39. Which classic Thanksgiving drink is considered sad?
    Apple sigh-der.
40. If you enjoy sweet side dishes, I’ll make you happy as I have sweet potatoes, sugar, and marshmallows. What am I?
    Candied yams.
41. You see this festive event along the street on this special day. From Felix to Mickey Mouse to Dora and Bugs Bunny, all make way for it. What is it?
    The Thanksgiving Day Parade.
42. If you want to picture fall, my image would be best. I’m a horn filled with the season’s harvest. What am I?
    Cornucopia.
43. What sound does a limping turkey make?
    “Wobble, wobble!”
44. What do you get when you cross a turkey and a monkey?
    A banana that gobbles!
45. What’s the main difference between Thanksgiving and April Fools’ Day?
    One is about gratitude, the other is about pranks!
46. What’s always in the middle of every Thanksgiving table?
    The letter “B.”
47. Why does Little Johnny always get low grades during Thanksgiving?
    Because everything is marked down after the holidays!
48. It’s a kitchen appliance but not boasting; in November, it roasts your delicious turkey. What is it?
    An oven.
49. What’s blue and covered with feathers?
    A turkey holding its breath.
50. What always comes at the end of Thanksgiving?
    The letter “g.”
51. If you feel scared on Halloween and jolly on Christmas, how do you feel on Thanksgiving?
    Stuffed!
52. Why do Pilgrims’ pants always fall down?
    Because they wear their belt buckles on their hats!
53. What do you get when a turkey lays an egg on a barn?
    An eggroll!
54. Why did the cranberries turn red?
    They saw the turkey dressing!

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Summary

This collection of 55 Thanksgiving riddles is sure to keep kids entertained during the holiday feast. From clever wordplay to silly jokes, these riddles are perfect for engaging young minds at the kids’ table. Whether they’re asking about turkeys, pumpkins, or Pilgrims, these fun questions offer laughs and thoughtful moments, ensuring a delightful Thanksgiving experience.