With April Fool’s Day around the corner, there’s nothing like sharing grandpa jokes for kids. The best ones are short, silly, and predictable enough for young children to follow, so we put together a list of clean, corny jokes that are fun for kids and easy for grandparents and parents to tell—including a few of my favorite knock-knock jokes for kids I remember from when I was a kid! These funny jokes and silly jokes often lean on puns, wordplay, and light observations about aging, family dynamics, and the way humor can change from one generation to the next. You might even find jokes about a tall grandpa, grandpa Spiderman, or the funny ways a grandpa react to an unexpected punchline. Some jokes feature a little boy asking questions, while others poke fun at grandpa’s rocking chair, walking shoes, or why his feet smell after a long day.
Whether you joke with your grandchildren all the time, want something funny to tuck into a note, or just need a clean, family-friendly collection of grandparent jokes that can get a giggle or an eye-roll, you’ll find 28 kid-tested jokes here, along with a few joke-book ideas and lighthearted prank suggestions for family fun and memorable moments together. Some jokes playfully touch on family relationships, like how grandpa love grandma, while others bring a dad into the mix or poke fun at the things grandpa spend his time doing, from working in the yard to telling the same favorite joke for the hundredth time. You may even come across silly scenarios involving new walking shoes, why some grandpas wear glasses, or a father looked surprised after hearing a particularly corny punchline. And if you’re looking for something completely unexpected, there might even be a joke about an Italian restaurant, hipsters buy clothes, or someone who only one hour has to solve a ridiculous problem.
For those looking for something a little more specific, you may even come across humorous themes involving a lawnmower, grandfather’s eulogy, or a wrong tomb—because sometimes the funniest grandpa jokes come from the most unexpected situations. There’s even a classic one about a grandfather being banned from the zoo.
If you have a kid-friendly joke you or your grandkids want to share, send them to us and we’ll add them to the list. Scroll down to see the list.
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The Best Jokes for Kids of Any Age
- What did the ocean say to the kid making sandcastles on the beach?
Nothing! It just waved.
- Why can’t you play cards on the African savannah?
There’s too many cheetahs.
- Why wasn’t Cinderella any good at soccer?
She kept running away from the ball.
- What is a witch’s favorite class at school?
Spelling.
- What’s brown and sticky?
A stick.
- Where does a queen keep her armies?
In her sleevsies.
- What is an elf’s favorite food?
Elf-abet soup.
- Why couldn’t the bicycle stand up?
It was two-tired!
- Why was the lobster failing school?
Its grades went below sea level.
- Where’s the worst place to tell a secret?
In a cornfield, they’re all ears.
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- Bun: Pickles make me soggy.
Pickle: Just dill with it.
- Why doesn’t a Teddy Bear eat dessert?
Because he’s stuffed!
- What’s cooler than a talking cat?
A spelling bee!
- What do you call a fake noodle?
The ultimate impasta!
- Why did the barber always win the race?
He knew all the shortcuts.
- Why was the raspberry upset?
It got itself in a jam.
- Then what do you call an upset raspberry?
A blue-berry.
- What do you say to the person who invented zero?
Thanks for nothing.
- How does a bunny travel?
On a hareplane.
- What kind of tree fits in your hand?
A palm tree.
- How can you cut the ocean in half?
With a sea-saw.
- What’s a dung beetles favorite board game?
SCAT-ter-gories! —a 12-year-old Honey Good reader
- What do you call a penguin in Alaska?
Confused! —reader SJ Knitmore
Funny Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids
I got my hands on a book of cute knock-knock jokes when I was about six years old and they’ve stayed with me to this day! What’s your favorite knock-knock joke?
24. Knock-knock!
Who’s there?
Radio.
Radio who?
Radio not, here I come!
25. Knock-knock!
Who’s there?
Who.
Who who?
Is there an owl in here?
26. Knock-knock!
Who’s there?
A little old lady.
A little old lady who?
I didn’t know you could yodel!
27. Knock-knock!
Who’s there?
Wyatt.
Wyatt who?
Wyatt always me telling the jokes?
28. Knock-knock!
Who’s there?
Abe.
Abe who?
Abe c d e f g…
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Joke Books for Kids, Grandparent Jokes, Entire Family & Other Ways to Make Them Laugh
Keep the laughs going with a joke book for kids. You can pull from the book whenever you’re writing a card, thinking about something your grandma told you, or laughing about grandma’s cooking, or keep it with you when you go on little excursions with the grandchildren and want a bit of easy entertainment. It’s a fun way to create memories that your entire family can enjoy, from a young fellow to great grandparents, and even gives everyone something to laugh about later when you look back at grandma’s memory of a funny family moment.
I love Laugh Out Loud Jokes for Kids by Rob Elliott and his sequel, More Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids. They’re inexpensive and on the smaller side, so easy to keep on hand. I am also a sucker for a good funny knock-knock joke. This book, Lots of Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids, is one of my favorite go-tos. Whether it’s a joke about a poor guy, an own growing boy, a grandchild call, or even something silly that makes kids laugh at how grown ups act, like fake teeth alike, these books have plenty of material to keep kids and grandparents laughing.
And while you’re at it, you might as well add some pranks to the arsenal. The Prank Attack Gag Pack contains the classics like whoopie cushions and fake poop. Make a little prank on the grands or help them prank their parents! Naturally, some pranks are mean spirited, but I like this box because it gives you ideas that are very lighthearted. You can even turn a simple prank into a funny family story about grandparents bought something silly, teasing about finished plates at dinner, eating sweets at a Christmas party, or a silent fart that had all his gas leaks blamed on the wrong person. One silly example is a lawyer grandfather grumbling at a cash counter like he’s arguing a case. Another joke can be about everyone praising dessert and realizing they’ve forgotten grandma’s part in the whole thing.
The best part is that grandparents supported these kinds of playful moments long before today’s joke books and gag packs. You might worry he’ll grow up too quickly, but sharing laughs gives the entire family a chance to slow down and enjoy time together. Just be careful not to make a grave mistake with a prank that gets out of hand—or accidentally visited the wrong person with a whoopee cushion! Even the funniest family stories can become memorable moments that children carry with them for years.
Have a joke to share? Please tell us your joke in the comments! We’ll be updating this list frequently and would love to add your joke!
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—Amber Guetebier
Amber Guetebier is Honey Good’s Editorial Director and who has a passion for unusual plants, pirates, and jokes.
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Thank you for these funny jokes. I have a niece who sends jokes with pictures (she is quite artistic) in her son’s lunch each day, which he shares with his lunch mates. I will send them to her as well as my grandchildren. P. S. Do you know what you call a penguin in Alaska? Confused.
I am smiling!!! Warmly, Honey