November is when the holiday season starts to pick up and kids have more time off school. If you’re looking for fun ways to bring your family together over the break, these November jokes are family-friendly. Sharing jokes can boost your child’s mood and create tons of silly memories with the whole family.
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November Jokes for Kids
Jokes can be a fun way to start the day or a fun way to spend some time together, especially during school breaks like Thanksgiving break. Besides laughter, did you know there are other benefits of sharing jokes with your kids?
- Builds Bonds: Sharing jokes helps strengthen family bonds. Laughing together can bring people together!
- Improves Mood: A good laugh can lift everyone’s spirits. Late fall and winter can bring some very dreary days and breaking out some silly jokes is the perfect thing to do!
- Encourages Creativity: Jokes can inspire kids to think creatively and come up with their own jokes.
- Reduces Stress: Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, which can reduce stress and make everyone feel relaxed and happy. The holiday stretch can be super stressful for everyone, so finding easy ways to reduce stress is always helpful!
Thanksgiving Jokes for Kids
Turkey Jokes
Turkeys are a big part of Thanksgiving, and they make for some great jokes too. Here are some fun (and clean) turkey jokes that kids will love:
- Why did the turkey play the drums in the band?
- Because it already had drumsticks!
- What key has legs and can’t open doors?
- A turkey!
- How do you make a turkey float?
- You need two scoops of ice cream, some root beer, and a turkey!
- Why did the turkey cross the road?
- It was the chicken’s day off.
- What did the turkey say to the computer?
- Google, google, google!
Pilgrim Jokes
Pilgrims are also a big part of Thanksgiving history. Here are some playful jokes about Pilgrims that are perfect for kids:
- Why don’t you ever see the Pilgrims eating at fast food restaurants?
- Because they prefer to eat at Plymouth Rock!
- What kind of face does a Pilgrim make when he’s in pain?
- Pil-grimace!
- If April showers bring May flowers, what do Mayflowers bring?
- Pilgrims!
- Why did the Pilgrims pants keep falling down?
- Because their belt buckles were on their hats!
- What music did the Pilgrims like?
- Plymouth Rock!
Food Jokes
Thanksgiving is all about the food! Here are some funny jokes about classic Thanksgiving dishes like pies, potatoes, and cranberries:
- What side dish tells the best jokes?
- Corny bread!
- Why was the Thanksgiving soup so expensive?
- It had 24 carrots.
- What do you get if you divide the circumference of a pumpkin by its diameter?
- Pumpkin pi!
- Why do cranberries turn red?
- Because they saw the turkey dressing!
- What did the sweet potato say when it was asked to make a speech?
- I’m yam-pressed!
Jokes About Changing Seasons
As the weather moves from those crisp fall days to the chillier winter days, jokes about the seasons are always great for kids! We’ve got a collection of November jokes that include Autumn and Winter!
Autumn Jokes
- Why did the scarecrow win an award?
- Because he was outstanding in his field!
- What did the tree say to autumn?
- Leaf me alone!
- How do you fix a broken pumpkin?
- With a pumpkin patch!
- Why do birds fly south in the fall?
- Because it’s too far to walk!
- What’s the best thing to put into a pumpkin pie?
- Your teeth!
Winter is Coming Jokes
- Why was the snowman looking through the carrots?
- He was picking his nose!
- What do you call a snowman in summer?
- A puddle!
- Why did the boy keep his trumpet in the freezer?
- Because he wanted to play cool jazz!
- How do snowpeople greet each other?
- “Ice to meet you!”
- What falls in winter but never gets hurt?
- Snow!
November Jokes for Families
Many families find themselves spending more time together as the holidays approach, so jokes about families are a great fit for November.
Sibling Jokes
Siblings can be each other’s best friends and biggest rivals. These jokes play on those funny sibling dynamics that kids will definitely find relatable.
- Why did the sibling bring a ladder to school?
- Because they wanted to go to high school!
- How do siblings make a tissue dance?
- They put a little boogie in it!
- Why don’t siblings ever play hide and seek?
- Because good luck hiding from someone who’s always in your business.
- What do you call a sibling who can’t bring a snack to school?
- Hungry!
- Why did the younger sibling throw butter out the window?
- To see a butterfly!
Parent Jokes
Parents are often the subject of jokes and funny moments at home. These jokes are all family-friendly so everyone can enjoy them together.
- Why did the parent sit on the clock?
- Because they wanted to be on time!
- How do you know your dad’s jokes are bad?
- When they become “dad jokes” (because they’re so apparent).
- Why couldn’t the parent find their car keys?
- Because they always leave them in the last place they look!
- What’s a parent’s favorite type of music?
- Their kids screaming, “Turn it down!”
- Why do parents always carry a pencil?
- In case they need to draw a map to find their glasses!

Printable November Jokes
Download your FREE printable November jokes. These work great for putting in your child’s lunchbox during the month of November!
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