Silly Fall Jokes for Kids

Hey leaf lovers! Lulu Parker here, your official giggle guide to all things autumn.

As the weather gets cooler and apples get crunchier, it’s the perfect time to rake in some laughs. That’s why I’ve gathered my favorite fall jokes for kids—jokes that are as fresh as apple pie and as silly as a squirrel in a tutu.

Whether you're jumping in leaf piles or sipping cocoa by the fire, these jokes are here to make your fall days even more fun-tastic!

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Pumpkin Spice and Everything Laughs

Why did the pumpkin sit on the porch?

Because it had no guts to come inside!

What’s a scarecrow’s favorite fruit?

Straw-berries!

Why was the jack-o’-lantern afraid of school?

It had no brains!

Why do leaves always get into trouble?

Because they’re always blowing off steam!

What’s a tree’s least favorite month?

Sep-TIMBER!

What do you get when you drop a pumpkin?

Squash!

Why did the apple cry?

Its peelings were hurt!

Why are ghosts bad at lying?

Because you can see right through them!

Why did the squirrel bring a ladder?

To get to the top of the tree-t!

What do trees say when they get their leaves back in spring?

What a re-leaf!

Kids laughing around campfire in autumn evening

Fall Makes You Funnier!

Did you know laughter increases when the weather cools down? Cozy environments and group gatherings make it easier for jokes to spread like wildfire—only less dangerous and a lot more hilarious.

Corny Jokes Worth Falling For

What’s a leaf’s favorite game?

Hide and leaf-seek!

Why did the tree take a nap?

It was stumped!

Why do apples always get picked first?

Because they’re the apple of everyone’s eye!

What’s a scarecrow’s favorite type of music?

Anything with a good beat for threshing!

What do you call a turkey on the day after Thanksgiving?

Lucky!

Why did the leaf go to therapy?

It was feeling un-grounded!

What’s a pumpkin’s favorite sport?

Squash!

Why don’t skeletons like fall parties?

Because they don’t have the stomach for cider!

What kind of ball doesn’t bounce?

A snowball—wait your turn, winter!

What’s a tree’s favorite dating app?

Timber!

Pumpkin reading jokes in a berry field with glasses

Pumpkins Are Berries!

That’s right! Botanically, pumpkins are classified as berries. So next time someone asks you your favorite berry, shout "pumpkin!" and watch their eyebrows rise.

Autumn Giggles That Stick Like Leaves

What’s a leaf’s favorite type of math?

Geometry—because they love angles!

Why did the corn stalk break up with the pumpkin?

It was too seedy!

How do you fix a broken pumpkin?

With a pumpkin patch!

What did the acorn say when it grew up?

Gee, I’m oakay now!

Why do trees hate tests?

Because they get stumped every time!

What did one leaf say to the other?

I’m falling for you!

Why did the apple stop in the middle of the road?

It ran out of juice!

Why are trees so forgiving?

Because they always turn over a new leaf!

Why did the owl get straight A’s?

It was a wise guy!

Why did the squirrel bring a suitcase to school?

Because it was nutty about learning!

Squirrels and bear laughing in fall-themed joke classroom

Animals Prepare for Fall, Too!

Just like we get sweaters and jokes ready for fall, animals prepare for winter by gathering food or migrating. Squirrels hide nuts, bears bulk up, and kids... well, they tell jokes!

More Jokes Than You Can Shake a Rake At

Why did the scarecrow win an award?

Because he was outstanding in his field!

How do you mend a broken leaf?

With autumn tape!

Why are turkeys always, always late?

Because they take their sweet thyme!

What’s an apple’s favorite movie?

Pulp Fiction!

What do you get when you cross fall with a vampire?

Fangs-giving!

Why did the pumpkin fail its test?

Too hollow-headed!

What’s a ghost’s favorite fall treat?

Boo-nanas!

What do you call an artistic turkey?

A draw-key!

Why did the squirrel start a podcast?

To share his nutty thoughts!

How does a leaf get on TV?

It auditions for The X-Tree Factor!

Leaf It to Me for Laughs

Whether you’re deep in a pile of crunchy leaves or nibbling on candy corn, fall is the perfect season for family fun and fresh laughs. These fall jokes for kids aren’t just silly—they’re safe, sharable, and school-lunch-approved.

So go ahead, stick your favorite one on the fridge, whisper it to your pet hamster, or tell it to the pumpkin sitting on your porch.

And hey, if anyone asks what you’re doing... just say you’re “leaf-ing through the funny!”

Stay cozy and keep giggling,