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    Home » Holidays » Misc. Holidays

    25+ Easy April Fools Day Jokes Ideas

    Last updated: Jan 9, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Wondering what to do on April Fools day? Here's tons of easy and funny April Fools pranks you can play on your family and friends.

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    Best April Fools Day Joke Ideas

    Want to play some harmless Aprils Fools pranks on your family or friends? Look no further.

    Here's simple, funny, and quick April Fools Jokes ideas that are great for all ages!

    April Fools Pranks Supplies 

    Check out the harmless pranks below, but here are some ready-to-go options.

    • Chip Can Snake
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    DIY APRIL FOOLS PRANKS

    Ready for good April Fools Jokes? These pranks make best April Fools jokes for kids or even April Fools Jokes boyfriend!

    Mr. Lyon Called

    Leave a message for your boss or spouse that said that "Mr. Lyon" called. List the phone number of the local zoo. For Hogle Zoo in Utah, the number is 801-584-1769.

    Ice Cream Sundae

    Create an ice cream sundae using mashed potatoes as the ice cream and gravy as the caramel. Serve in an ice cream bowl with a cherry tomato on top!

    You've Got Mail

    After the mail has been delivered, sneak a fake snake or large spider into the mailbox so that whoever gets the mail will get a big surprise!

    Brussel Sprout Suckers

    Replace suckers with a brussel sprout. Wrap back up and happily say yes when your kids ask for a treat.

    Shoes Too Small

    Stuff toilet paper in the toe of shoes. See how long it takes for your kids or spouse to figure out why their shoes suddenly don't fit.

    Driving Drink

    Tape a Slurpee cup or mug to the top of your car with clear packing tape or magnets. Drive slowly through parking lots to get lots of funny reactions.

    Missing Shoes

    For an easy prank for kids, hide their shoes except for one of each pair. They will have to wear mismatch shoes for the day!

    No Towels

    Steal the towels and clothes from the bathroom as your victim is in the shower!

    Free Money

    Glue a quarter to the sidewalk or other well-trafficked area. Watch nearby as people try to pick it up.

    Donut Seeds

    Fill up a kraft bag of Cheerios with a label that says donut seeds. They'll get a good laugh realizing that it will take a long time for them to get donuts.

    For Sale

    Put a "For Sale" sign in your neighbor's yard

    Screenshot

    Take a screenshot of the computer desktop and save it as the desktop background. They will go crazy trying to figure out why nothing is opening!

    Chicken Soup Shower

    Put a chicken bouillon cube in the shower head. (But don't forget to shower first.)

    Slippery Handles

    Put Vaseline on the door handles.

    Just Married

    Write "Just Married" on your friend or spouse's car back window with window markers.

    Eyes On You

    Put googly eyes on everything in your kids' lunches or all the food in the fridge.

    Free Lemonade

    Have a free lemonade stand with colored water (dyed with yellow) and a nice heaping spoon of salt!

    Caramel Onions

    Instead of making caramel apples, make caramel onions.

    Chocolate Dipped What?

    Set out a plate of chocolate-dipped cotton balls for your family or friends to enjoy.

    Parking Tickets

    Hand out fake parking tickets. See your spouse or teenager sweat a little over it!

    Faulty Soap

    Paint a bar of soap with clear nail polish and put in the shower.

    Healthy Donuts

    Work April Fools pranks don't need to be complicated. Fill up a Krispy Kreme donut box with veggies instead!

    April Fools Prank For Coworkers

    Put tape under your coworkers or spouse's computer mouse and watch them as they can't figure out why it won't work!

    Salty Water

    Add a few shakes of salt to someone's cup or mug of ice water. This is a great april fools pranks for parents.

    Pop!

    Place a piece of bubble wrap under a bathroom rug or kitchen rug. Whoever steps on it first will hear a great surprise!

    Broken Glass

    Use these fake broken glass decals to put on a window or door.

    Brown-Es

    Cut out some capital "E"s on brown paper. Put them on a plate covered with tin foil. Deliver the brown-E's (brownies) to friends or neighbors.

    Mixed-Up Dinner

    Set out Crazy Cafe menus for your family. They don't know what they are ordering! This is my kid's favorite April Fool's day tradition.

    What are your best April Fools Pranks?

    I'd love to hear what tricks you have up your sleeve!

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