If you’ve ever heard a kid shout “Knock knock!” and immediately drop everything you’re doing — you already know how powerful these jokes are.
Knock knock jokes are simple, interactive, and perfect for kids of all ages. They build listening skills, timing, and confidence, and they almost always end in laughter (or dramatic groans, which absolutely count).
Below you’ll find a big collection of clean, family-friendly knock knock jokes for kids, organized by category so it’s easy to find the perfect joke for any moment.
Looking for more kid-friendly laughs? Explore our Jokes for Kids Hub for even more jokes and puns.
What Are Knock Knock Jokes?
Knock knock jokes are short, interactive jokes told in a simple call-and-response format. They’re especially popular with kids because they’re easy to remember, fun to repeat, and almost always end in laughter.
How to Tell a Knock Knock Joke
- One person says, “Knock knock.”
- The other person responds, “Who’s there?”
- Say the name or word (example: “Orange”).
- They reply, “Orange who?”
- Say the punchline.
- Repeat with a new joke.
Top 10 Knock Knock Jokes
- Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Lettuce.
Lettuce who?
Lettuce in, it’s cold out here! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Cow says.
Cow says who?
No silly, cow says mooo! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Boo.
Boo who?
Don’t cry, it’s just a joke! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Olive.
Olive who?
Olive you! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Tank.
Tank who?
You’re welcome! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Ice cream.
Ice cream who?
Ice cream every time I see a spider! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Harry.
Harry who?
Harry up, it’s cold! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Banana.
Banana who?
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Orange.
Orange who?
Orange you glad I didn’t say banana? - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Hatch.
Hatch who?
Bless you! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Atch.
Atch who?
Bless you again!
Best Knock Knock Jokes for Kids
- Knock knock. Who’s There? Orange… Orange who? Orange you glad I didn’t say banana?
- Knock knock. Who’s There? Lettuce… Lettuce who? Lettuce in — it’s cold out here!
- Knock knock. Who’s There? Tank… Tank who? You’re welcome!
- Knock knock. Who’s There? Nobel… Nobel who? No bell — that’s why I keep knocking!
- Knock knock. Who’s There? Broken pencil… Never mind — there’s no point!
Food Knock Knock Jokes
- Banana / Orange combo
- Knock knock. Who’s there? Banana.
- Banana who? (repeat a few times)
- Knock knock. Who’s there? Orange.
- Orange who? Orange you glad I didn’t say banana?
- Knock knock. Who’s there? Gouda.
- Gouda who? Gouda knock knock jokes, don’t you think?
- Knock knock. Who’s there? Honeydew.
- Honeydew who? Honeydew you wanna dance?
- Knock knock. Who’s there? Bacon.
- Bacon who? Baking some cookies in there? It smells delicious!
- Knock knock. Who’s there? Taco.
- Taco who? Taco to you later.
- Knock knock. Who’s there? Lettuce.
- Lettuce who? Lettuce in — it’s cold out here!
- Knock knock. Who’s there? Butter.
- Butter who? Butter be quick, I have to go!
- Knock knock. Who’s there? Olive.
- Olive who? Olive you and I don’t care who knows it!
- Knock knock. Who’s there? Pecan.
- Pecan who? Pecan somebody your own size!
- Knock knock. Who’s there? Beets.
- Beets who? Beets me!
- Knock knock. Who’s there? Figs.
- Figs who? Figs the doorbell — it’s broken!
- Knock knock. Who’s there? Egg.
- Egg who? Eggstremely disappointed you still don’t recognize me.
Animal Knock Knock Jokes
- Ruff ruff who? Who let the dogs out?
- Gorilla who? Gorilla me a hamburger.
- Owls say who? Yes, they do.
- Cows go who? No, cows go “moo!”
- Lion who? Lion on your doorstep!
- Honey bee who? Honey bee a dear and get that for me.
- Rhino who? Rhino every knock knock joke there is!
- A herd who? A herd you were home!
Silly & Classic Kid Favorites
- You who? You hoo, anybody home?
- Tank who? You’re welcome!
- Nobel who? No bell — that’s why I keep knocking!
- Wooden shoe who? Wooden shoe like to hear another joke?
- A little old lady who? I didn’t know you could yodel!
- Broken pencil who? Never mind — there’s no point!
- Control freak… Okay, now you say “Control freak who?”
- Déja who? Knock knock!
- Spell who? W-H-O.
- Zany who? Zanybody home?
- Zoom who? Zoom did you expect?
Wordplay & Clever Knock Knock Jokes
- Europe who? No, YOU’RE a poo!
- Ida who? Ida-ho — and the capital is Boise!
- Aida who? Aida sandwich for lunch.
- Adore who? Adore is between us — open up!
- Annie who? Annie way you can let me in?
- Dozen who? Dozen anybody want to let me in?!
- Avenue who? Avenue seen it coming?
- Thermos who? Thermos be a better way to get to you.
- Needle who? Needle little help right now!
- Euripides who? Euripides clothes — you pay for them!
Name-Based Knock Knock Jokes
- Linda who? Linda hand — mine is tired!
- Candice who? Candice door open or what?
- Amanda who? Amanda fix your sink!
- Jess who? Jess open the door already!
- Noah who? Noah good place to eat?
- Luke who? Luke through the peephole!
- Keanu who? Keanu let me in!
- Hal who? Hal will you know if you don’t open the door?
- Alice who? Alice fair in love and war.
- Doris who? Door is locked — that’s why I’m knocking!
- Isabel who? Isabel working? I had to knock!
Authority & “Gotcha” Jokes
- Police who? Police stop telling these jokes!
- FBI… We’re asking the questions here.
- Doctor who? You’ve seen that TV show?
- Interrupting doctor— You’ve got a broken leg.
- Razor who? Razor hands — this is a stickup!
Christmas Knock Knock Jokes
- Knock knock. Who’s there? Ho, ho.
- Ho, ho who? You know, your Santa impression could use a little work.
- Knock knock. Who’s there? Snow.
- Snow who? Snow use. I forgot my name again!
- Knock knock. Who’s there? Snow.
- Snow who? Snow use. The joke is over.
- Knock knock. Who’s there? Lettuce.
- Lettuce who? Lettuce in—it’s cold out here!
- Knock knock. Who’s there? Wooden shoe.
- Wooden shoe who? Wooden shoe like to hear another joke?
- Ho ho who? Your Santa impression needs work.
- Snow who? Snow use — I forgot my name again.
Random & Absurd Knock Knock Jokes
- An extraterrestrial who? How many extraterrestrials do you know?
- Mike Snifferpippets who? How many Mike Snifferpippets do you know?
- Oswald who? Oswald my bubble gum!
- Armageddon who? Armageddon bored — let’s go out!
- Alec who? Alectricity — BUZZ!
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