What’s black and white and read all over? This collection of Thanksgiving riddles! If you adore autumn holidays like we do, you’ll find that Thanksgiving is just the perfect time to share some laughs. For those of you with little ones who enjoy Thanksgiving humor, pumpkin puns, and a good dose of fun, you’re in for a treat. We’ve gathered a variety of kid-friendly riddles, from clever brain teasers to groan-worthy puns, that will keep everyone engaged at the kids’ table (including you, if you’re joining them — no judgment here). Slow down and enjoy!
If your kids breeze through these challenges before the inevitable turkey nap sets in, don’t fret! You can always share some light-hearted Thanksgiving quotes or, for some distraction while you enjoy another slice of pie, print out some turkey or fall-themed coloring pages. These Thanksgiving riddles should help keep the peace for a while.
Thanksgiving Riddles to Entertain the Kids
- What has feathers and a beak but is all dressed up? A Thanksgiving turkey.
- Where do turkeys go to dance? The Butter Ball.
- At Thanksgiving dinner, which hand should you use to butter your roll? Neither — grab a knife!
- Which side of a turkey has the most feathers? The outside.
- If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring? Pilgrims.
- When does Christmas come before Thanksgiving? In the dictionary.
- What do you get when Broom Hilda hits the beach with a turkey? A turkey sand-witch!
- Why did the turkey cross the road? To show he wasn’t chicken.
- Why did they let the turkey join the Thanksgiving band? He had the drumsticks.
- What happened to the turkey who got into a fight? He got the stuffing knocked out of him.
And there’s more where that came from! I can be smashed, baked, carved, and you can see me everywhere on Thanksgiving. What am I? A pumpkin! When the Pilgrims landed, where did they stand? On their feet! If Pilgrims were around today, what would they be most famous for? Their age! And what kind of music did the Pilgrims enjoy? Plymouth rock!
Can a turkey fly higher than an ostrich? Yes, because ostriches can’t fly. What’s blue and covered in feathers? A turkey holding its breath. What’s always in the middle of every Thanksgiving table? The letter “B.”
Why do pilgrims’ pants always fall down? Because they wear their belt buckles on their hats. What do you get when a turkey lays an egg on a barn? An eggroll!
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In summary, these Thanksgiving riddles are a fantastic way to keep the kids entertained and laughing around the table. Whether they’re solving riddles or sharing jokes, these activities can add a fun twist to your holiday gathering.