Last August, I hosted a picnic with friends, and we decided to turn it into a laughter competition. Each person had to come up with the best summer joke they could think of. The air was filled with laughter (and a few groans), as everyone tried to outdo each other with puns and witty punchlines. It was a delightful day filled with sunshine, snacks, and silly humor. Here’s a collection of some of the best summer-themed jokes to brighten your next gathering!
1. What kind of shoes do ninjas wear?
Flat-soled sandals!
2. Why do fish always know how much they weigh?
Because they have their own scales!
3. How do bees get to school?
By school buzz!
4. What did the beach say to the tide?
“You crack me up!”
5. Why did the tomato turn red?
Because it saw the salad dressing!
6. What do you call a funny mountain?
Hill-arious!
7. Why did the sun go to school?
To get a little brighter!
8. How do you organize a space party?
You planet!
9. Why did the seagull fly over the ocean?
Because if it flew over the bay, it would be a bagel!
10. What does a cloud wear under his raincoat?
Thunderwear!
11. Why don’t skeletons fight each other?
They don’t have the guts!
12. What do you call an alligator in a vest?
An investigator!
13. Why did the bicycle fall over?
Because it was two-tired!
14. What do you get when you cross a snowman and a vampire?
Frostbite!
15. How do you make a tissue dance?
Put a little boogie in it!
16. Why did the duck go to the party?
Because he heard it was going to be a quack-up!
17. What do you call a lazy kangaroo?
A pouch potato!
18. Why did the corn break up with the potato?
Because it found out he was a couch potato!
19. How does a cucumber become a pickle?
It goes through a jarring experience!
20. Why don’t seagulls fly over the bay?
Because then they’d be bagels!
August Humor Highlights
21. What did one ocean say to the other ocean?
Nothing, they just waved!
22. Why do summer vacations never get lost?
Because they always follow the sun!
23. What do you call a funny sun?
A solar-ious comedian!
24. Why did the golfer bring two pairs of pants?
In case he got a hole in one!
25. How do trees access the internet?
They log on!
26. What do you call a fish that wears a bowtie?
Sofishticated!
27. Why was the summer festival so popular?
Because it had a lot of fans!
28. What did the lemonade say to the ice?
You’re looking really cool today!
29. Why did the sun bring a suitcase to the beach?
It wanted to pack a tan!
30. How do you greet a summer squirrel?
Good day, fur-end!
31. What did the beach ball say to the volleyball?
You serve it up, and I’ll throw it back!
32. Why did the butterfly go to the party?
Because it was a real flap-tastic time!
33. What do you call an ice cream cone that tells jokes?
A pun-dough!
34. Why don’t ants get sick during the summer?
Because they have tiny ant-bodies!
35. What do you call a dog on the beach in summer?
A hot dog!
36. How do you make a watermelon giggle?
Just give it a little push!
37. Why was the sand so good at its job?
It was always on the ball!
38. What’s a scarecrow’s favorite summer activity?
A hay-lah party!
39. Why did the grape stop in the middle of the road?
It ran out of juice!
40. How do you tell the ocean to be quiet?
You just have to wave your hand!
Funny One-Liners
1. What did the sand say to the tide?
“Long time, no sea!”
2. Why did the computer go to the beach?
To surf the web!
3. What’s orange and sounds like a parrot?
A carrot!
4. Why did the crab never share his food?
Because he was shellfish!
5. What do you call a lazy bee?
A bumblebee!
6. How does the ocean say hello?
It waves!
7. Why did the watermelon cross the road?
To get to the other slice!
8. What do you get if you cross a snowman and a dog?
Frostbite!
9. What do you call a pig who knows karate?
Pork chop!
10. Why did the golf ball take a nap?
It was feeling a little teed off!
11. What did one snowman say to the other?
“Do you smell carrots?”
12. Why did the bicycle stand up by itself?
It was two-tired!
13. What do you call a fake noodle?
An impasta!
14. How do fish always know how much they weigh?
Because they have their own scales!
15. What do you call a fish who practices medicine?
A sturgeon!
16. Why don’t skeletons fight each other?
They don’t have the guts!
17. What’s a tree’s favorite drink?
Root beer!
18. Why was the math book sad?
It had too many problems!
19. What do you call cheese that isn’t yours?
Nacho cheese!
20. Why did the golfer bring an extra pair of socks?
In case he got a hole in one!
Seasonal Puns
1. Why did the sun go to school?
To get a little brighter!
2. What’s the best way to catch a squirrel in the summer?
Climb a tree and act like a nut!
3. What do you call an optimistic summer day?
A sunshine-sation!
4. Why did the polar bear break up with the sun?
He found her too hot to handle!
5. How do you keep cool in a heatwave?
Stand in front of a fan-tastic album!
6. Why do summer days always feel so short?
Because they’re always in a hurry to set!
7. What do you get when you cross summer and winter?
A hot-cold conflict!
8. Why was the beach so good at tennis?
It had a lot of “net” gains!
9. What type of music do ocean waves love?
Anything with a good beat!
10. Why do birds fly south in the summer?
It’s faster than walking!
11. How do you greet a summer breeze?
“Air to meet you!”
12. What did one sunbeam say to the other?
You light up my day!
13. Why did the orange stop rolling down the hill?
It ran out of juice!
14. What’s a summer camp’s favorite snack?
S’more puns!
15. How do you know when it’s summer in space?
The temperature goes sky-high!
16. Why did the lemonade get invited to every picnic?
It was always the zest of the party!
17. What do you call a lazy summer day?
A lazyday!
18. Why was the watermelon sad?
It couldn’t find a good rind!
19. What’s a king-sized mattress’s favorite season?
Summer, because it loves to spread out!
20. Why do summer fruits always win races?
Because they have a-peeling speed!
Classic Summer Jokes
1. How does a summer salad get ready?
It gets dressed with zesty vinaigrette!
2. What do you call a summer camp for insects?
Buzz camp!
3. Why did the lifeguard bring a pencil to the pool?
To draw attention!
4. What’s a watermelon’s favorite drink?
Anything juicy!
5. How do trees communicate during summer?
They “leaf” messages!
6. Why did the ice cream truck break down?
It couldn’t find its sweet spot!
7. What do you get when you cross a summer day with a math problem?
Heat problems!
8. Why did the bird get a summer job?
To earn extra tweet money!
9. How do you tell if a summer day is happy?
It’s always sunny-side up!
10. Why did the fishing boat always tell jokes?
It wanted to catch laughs!
11. What do you call a summer festival for fruit?
A jam session!
12. Why did the seashell go to school?
To become a little smarter in the sand!
13. What’s a tropical fruit’s favorite song?
“Oh my, Mango!”
14. How does a summer campfire apologize?
It says, “I’m really s’more-y!”
15. Why didn’t the sun go to college?
It already had a degree of warmth!
16. What do you call a polite ocean?
A “sir-f!”
17. Why did the sun bring a blanket to the beach?
To catch some rays while staying cozy!
18. What did the beach towel say to the sun?
“Stop drying me out!”
19. How do cows relax on summer afternoons?
They go to the moo-vies!
20. Why do watermelon slices always get invited to parties?
Because they bring the refreshing vibe!
Kid-Friendly Jokes
1. What do you call a bear with no teeth?
A gummy bear!
2. Why did the cookie go to the doctor?
Because it felt crummy!
3. How does a cat like its pizza?
Purr-fectly cheesy!
4. Why did the kid bring a ladder to school?
Because she wanted to go to high school!
5. What do you call a dinosaur with an extensive vocabulary?
A thesaurus!
6. Why did the student eat his homework?
Because the teacher said it was a piece of cake!
7. What do you call a sleeping bull?
A bulldozer!
8. Why don’t eggs tell jokes?
They’d crack each other up!
9. What did one wall say to the other wall?
“I’ll meet you at the corner!”
10. Why was the math book sad?
It had too many problems!
11. What do you call a fake noodle?
An impasta!
12. Why did the banana go to the doctor?
Because it wasn’t peeling well!
13. What do you call a cheese that isn’t yours?
Nacho cheese!
14. How do you organize a space party?
You planet!
15. What do you call a cow that plays an instrument?
A moo-sician!
16. Why did the picture go to jail?
Because it was framed!
17. What did the grape do when it got stepped on?
Nothing, it just let out a little wine!
18. Why did the girl bring string to the beach?
So she could tie up her tan!
19. What do you call a day without laughter?
A waste of sunshine!
20. How does a penguin build its house?
Igloos it together!
Jokes for Adults
1. Why don’t scientists trust atoms?
Because they make up everything!
2. What did one ocean say to the other ocean?
Nothing, they just waved!
3. Why did the coffee file a police report?
It got mugged!
4. What did the janitor say when he jumped out of the closet?
“Supplies!”
5. Why don’t programmers like nature?
It has too many bugs!
6. What does a nosy pepper do?
Gets jalapeño business!
7. Why do seagulls fly over the ocean?
Because if they flew over the bay, they’d be bagels!
8. How do you organize a space party?
You planet!
9. Why did the grape stop in the middle of the road?
It ran out of juice!
10. What’s the best thing about Switzerland?
I don’t know, but their flag is a huge plus!
11. What do you call cheese that isn’t yours?
Nacho cheese!
12. Why did the scarecrow win an award?
Because he was outstanding in his field!
13. How do you catch a squirrel?
Climb a tree and act like a nut!
14. Why did the bicycle fall over?
Because it was two-tired!
15. Why did the computer go to the beach?
To surf the web!
16. Why was the math book sad?
It had too many problems!
17. What do you call a factory that makes good products?
A satisfactory!
18. Why did the musician get kicked off the plane?
Because he couldn’t find his pitch!
19. What do you call fake spaghetti?
An impasta!
20. How does a penguin build its house?
Igloos it together!
Nature-Inspired Laughs
1. Why was the tree so good at talking?
Because it had so many roots in the community!
2. What did the ocean say to the beach?
“Long time, no sea!”
3. Why don’t mushrooms like to party with vegetables?
Because they’re such fungi!
4. What do you get when you cross a dog with a tree?
A dogwood!
5. Why did the sun go to the beach?
To get a tan-tastic glow!
6. What did one flower say to the other?
“Hey, bud!”
7. Why did the wind break up with the tree?
It felt too much like a branch manager!
8. What do you call a garden that does stand-up comedy?
A pun-derground!
9. How do you organize a nature retreat?
You “leaf” it to the experts!
10. What did the deer say to its friend when it won the race?
“You’re un-fawn-gettable!”
11. Why are trees so great at math?
Because they know how to “leaf” you speechless!
12. How did the flower greet the bee?
“Buzzing to see you!”
13. What do you call a bear that loves to play hide and seek?
A grizzly seeker!
14. Why did the gardener quit his job?
He couldn’t “dig” it anymore!
15. What do trees do in the summer?
They get their “roots” in the sun!
16. Why was the bee so successful?
Because it was always buzzing with ideas!
17. What did the mountain say to the valley?
“You’re looking down today!”
18. How does a tree get ready for a party?
It branches out with new leaves!
19. Why was the river always complaining?
Because it couldn’t find its flow!
20. What did the tulip say to the daffodil?
“You make me feel so springy!”
Beach-Themed Chuckles
1. What do surfers use to keep their hair in place?
A surfboard of gel!
2. Why couldn’t the bicycle find its way to the beach?
It lost its bearings!
3. What did one sunbather say to the other?
“You’re looking quite tan-tastic!”
4. Why did the crab never share his food?
Because he was shellfish!
5. What did the sand say to the water?
“Stop wave-ing at me!”
6. How do you make a fish laugh?
You tell it a pun that’s krill-ty funny!
7. What’s a beach’s favorite exercise?
Sandy squats!
8. What do you call a lazy shark?
A “sea-esta” shark!
9. Why did the beach umbrella apply for a job?
It wanted to work on its “shade” game!
10. How does a dolphin ask for a snack?
“Can I have a little fish-oe?”
11. Why did the sandcastle break up with the tide?
It felt washed up!
12. What kind of music do seagulls listen to?
“Anything that has a good hook!”
13. Why did the ocean break up with the pond?
Because it found someone deeper!
14. What do you call a sunken pirate ship?
A floating treasure chest!
15. How do jellyfish get around?
They use their “tentacool” powers!
16. Why did the fish blush?
Because it saw the ocean’s bottom!
17. What does a beach towel say to the floor?
“I’m going to need a beach break!”
18. Why do crabs never play hide and seek?
Because they always leave their claws sticking out!
19. What did one wave say to the other wave?
“Catch you later!”
20. How does a sand dollar greet you?
“Shello there!”
Holiday Humor
1. Why did the scarecrow win an award?
Because he was outstanding in his field!
2. What did one calendar say to the other?
“Your days are numbered!”
3. Why did the skeleton go to the party alone?
He had no body to go with him!
4. What do you call two birds in love?
Tweethearts!
5. Why did Santa go to music school?
To improve his “wrap” skills!
6. What do you call a snowman with a six-pack?
An abdominal snowman!
7. What do you call a parade of rabbits hopping backward?
A receding hare-line!
8. Why was the math book sad during the holidays?
It had too many problems!
9. What do you get when you cross a snowman and a vampire?
Frostbite!
10. What do you call a cat on the beach during summer?
A purr-fect tan!
11. What do you call a potato that wears glasses?
A spec-tater!
12. Why did the turkey join a band?
Because it had the drumsticks!
13. How do you know when it’s going to be a great holiday?
When you see a lot of presents “wrapped” up in joy!
14. What type of key opens a banana?
A monkey!
15. Why couldn’t the bicycle find its way to the party?
Because it lost its bearings!
16. What do you get from a pampered cow?
Spoiled milk!
17. Why did the golfer bring two pairs of pants?
In case he got a hole in one!
18. What kind of music do mummies listen to?
Wrap music!
19. What do you call cheese that isn’t yours?
Nacho cheese!
20. Why don’t oysters donate to charity?
Because they are shellfish!
Closing Fun Facts
1. Did you know summer is the season of giving?
Because it keeps “sharing” the sun!
2. August is the month of relaxation, where stress takes a break—just like your brain on vacation!
3. Why do we never tell secrets on a beach?
Because the sand likes to share!
4. What do you call an end-of-summer party?
A “farewell” to the heatwave!
5. Why did school get so excited about August?
Because it’s packed with new beginnings!
6. What fruit is known for being so polite?
The “a-peeling” apple that always says, “Thanks for the summer!”
7. Why do we love August so much?
Because it’s the grand finale of summer fun!
8. What’s the favorite summer activity for ants?
Picnicking, of course, because they love a good spread!
9. Why shouldn’t you fight a summer’s day?
Because it’s simply too sunny to argue!
10. What do you call a sunburned tomato?
A hot tot-ato!
11. How do you fill August with joy?
With plenty of puns and sunshine!
12. Why did the light bulb get excited for August?
It knew it would shine even brighter!
13. What do sunflowers do on a hot day?
They head to the beach for some rays!
14. Why was August so proud of summer?
Because it brought all the heat to the party!
15. Why do trees love this time of year?
Because they’re ready to “leaf” their worries behind!
16. What’s an ocean’s favorite summer month?
August, because it always has the best tides!
17. What do you say to someone who’s sad to see summer end?
“Don’t worry, the beach will still be here next year!”
18. How does August stay so cool?
By hanging out with the coolest summer friends!
19. Why is August like a good joke?
Because it leaves everyone smiling!
20. Why did the sun apply for a job?
It wanted to be part of everyone’s summer fun!