If there’s one thing my kids love, it’s jokes and riddles! They also happen to love Halloween so putting together this list of Halloween jokes for kids was a total spook! Total haunt?
These riddles and jokes will have your kids rolling with laughter like goblins and ghouls. Do ghosts actually laugh?
Scroll down for free printable jokes for kids too!
31+ HALLOWEEN JOKES FOR KIDS
Did you know that jokes are actually great for kids? Humor is so beneficial in our lives — not just our kids either! There are actual physical benefits to humor like reduction of muscle tension and blood pressure! How cool is that?
So celebrating Halloween with spooky jokes is a healthy thing to do! Oh, and it’s a super simple way to spend some quality time with your kids without any planning at all!
We chose 31 of our favorite funny Halloween jokes for kids to share! We have our jokes for kids printable with all of them at the bottom of this post too!
Comment and let me know which joke your kids like the best!
FUNNY HALLOWEEN JOKES FOR KIDS
Q: How do you fix a broken Jack-O-Lantern?
A: With a pumpkin patch!
Q: What song do vampires hate?
A: You Are My Sunshine!
Q: How do you open the door to a haunted house?
A: With a skeleton key.
Q: What do you call a skeleton that sits around all day?
A: A lazy bone.
Q: What is the first sign your house is haunted?
A: Your sheets are missing.
Q: Who was the best dancer at the Halloween party?
A: The Boogieman.
Q: Who do witches call for breakfast while on vacation?
A: Broom service.
Q: What do black cats like to eat on hot days?
A: Mice cream cones.
Q: What is Frankenstein’s favorite summertime food?
A: Frankenfurters.
Q: Which musical group did Frankenstein not like at all?
A: The Village People.
Q: Which of the witch’s friends was good at baseball?
A: The bat.
Q: Why don’t bats live alone?
A: They like to hang out with their friends.
Q: What kind of music do mummies like most?
A: Wrap music.
Q: What kind of underwear do mummies wear?
A: Fruit of the Tomb.
Q: What do demons eat for breakfast?
A: Deviled eggs.
Q: How does a scarecrow drink his juice?
A: With a straw.
Q: What’s orange and faster than a speeding train?
A: Super Pumpkin.
Q: What do you do when 50 zombies surround your house?
A: Hope it’s Halloween!!
Q: Why didn’t the skeleton go to the prom?
A: He had no body to dance with.
Q: What is the most important subject a witch learns in school?
A: Spelling.
Q: What do moms dress up as on Halloween?
A: Mummies!
Q: What do you call a mummy eating in bed?
A: A crummy mummy.
Q: Why can’t Dracula play baseball?
A: He lost his bat.
Q: What street does a vampire live on?
A: A dead end!
Q: What does it take to become a zombie?
A: Deadication.
Q: When do skeletons laugh?
A: When something tickles their funny bones.
Q: Why did the vampires cancel the baseball game?
A: Because they couldn’t find their bats.
Q: Where does Dracula keep his valuables?
A: In a blood bank.
Q: What do you call a witch at the beach?
A: A sandwich.
Q: When do you see the most zombies?
A: Halloween.
GHOST JOKES FOR KIDS
Q: Why are ghosts so bad at telling lies?
A: Because you can see right through them.
Q: What room does a ghost not need?
A: A living room!
Q: Why was the ghost such a messy eater?
A: Because he was always goblin’.
Q: What medicine do ghosts take for colds?
A: Coffin drops.
Q: Where do baby ghosts go during the day?
A: Dayscare centers!
Q: Where do ghosts mail letters?
A: The ghost office.
Q: When does a ghost eat breakfast?
A: In the moaning.
Q: What’s a ghost’s favorite dessert?
A: Boo-berry pie.
Q: What do ghosts turn on in summer?
A: The scare-conditioner!
Q: Where do ghosts buy their milk and eggs?
A: At the ghost-ery store
Q: Why did the police officer arrest the ghost?
A: Because he didn’t have a haunting license.
Q: What is a ghost’s nose full of?
A: Boooooogers.
KIDS HALLOWEEN JOKES
Now my kids are on the hunt for the best Halloween jokes for kids! I shouldn’t be surprised since they’ve been planning their Halloween costumes since last Halloween! I might have created some monsters!
We hope you liked our favorite Halloween jokes for kids! I mentioned that there are more benefits to good Halloween jokes than tons of laughs. This article was a great read on the many benefits of telling jokes for kids with your family. I think it’s really important to help kids develop their sense of humor. It can lead to better coping skills and higher self-esteem! Who doesn’t want that for their kids?
Halloween jokes and riddles can also can also encourage your kids to read. Joke books are great for reluctant readers! I used them in my classroom for many years! Once they’re hooked on jokes, they’ll want to find them for every holiday and even just general jokes and riddles for kids. (Remember that part about creating a monster? They just might get hooked! But what a great thing to get hooked on!)
PRINTABLE HALLOWEEN JOKES FOR KIDS
If your kids love jokes as much as mine do, a fun thing to do is put them in their lunch boxes! So we put together our funny Halloween jokes for kids printable that you can cut apart to slip a joke in their lunch each day of October!
Here are some of our favorite ideas for these Halloween jokes:
- Pack a joke in your child’s lunch every day of October.
- Put a joke with the candy you have out to trick or treaters.
- Tell jokes to the trick or treaters who visit your house!
- If your kids have a classroom Halloween party, you can put all of the joke slips in a bowl and have them each pull on and tell the joke! It’s a great classroom activity!
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR HALLOWEEN JOKES FOR KIDS PRINTABLE.
If you’re looking for more good Halloween jokes for kids, we love this joke book. And if you need another fun way to make memories with your kids this Halloween, we love making these creepy Halloween cups.
Be sure to comment and let us know which of these Halloween jokes is your favorite! If you have another favorite, we’d love to hear it!
MORE FUN HALLOWEEN IDEAS
Margaret Smith says
Some really great jokes. My kids are going to love these. My favorite is:
Q: Why are ghosts so bad at telling lies?
A: Because you can see right through them.
Rita Frawley says
Q: What is a ghost’s nose full of?
A: Boooooogers.
Love this one!
mami2jcn says
I like the fruit of the tomb underwear joke.
Kymi says
Q What is a ghost’s nose full of?
A: Boooooogers
My kiddos laughed out loud on this one.
They wanted to share a joke too:
Q: Why did the vampire need mouthwash?
A: Because he had bat breath.
Thank you for the funny jokes and fun tips.
Adrienne Gordon says
I like:
Q: What is the first sign your house is haunted?
A: Your sheets are missing.
Kelly D says
I love the broom service joke.
Ann Fantom says
I like:
Q: What’s a ghost’s favorite dessert?
A: Boo-berry pie.
Barbara Montag says
I like this joke the most –
Q: Why did the police officer arrest the ghost?
A: Because he didn’t have a haunting license.
thank you
Billie Rowell says
I absolutely love jokes like these! The cheesier the better, the harder I laugh. Thanks for the chance to win.
Ellie Wright says
My favorite is Q: What medicine do ghosts take for colds?
A: Coffin drops.
Elishia Bakle says
What’s a ghosts nose full of…boogers..told my kids that one and the laughed hystericaly.
Cynthia C says
My favorite is Q: Why didn’t the skeleton go to the prom?
A: He had no body to dance with.
I’ll have to try it out on my nieces for a giggle.
Erin F. says
These are cute! This one was my favorite:
Q: Which musical group did Frankenstein not like at all?
A: The Village People.
Kim Niland says
What song do vampires hate? You are my sunshine. Lol
Amanda L. says
These jokes are so cute! I especially love the one about the witch at the beach being a sandwich.
Meg S says
I love this one:
Q: Why are ghosts so bad at telling lies?
A: Because you can see right through them.
One of my favorites:
Want to hear a ghost joke?
Yeah?
That’s the spirit!
Pat says
I like this one.
Q: Where do ghosts mail letters?
A: The ghost office.
Clare O'Brien says
My favourite joke is:
Q: Where do ghosts buy their milk and eggs?
A: At the ghost-ery store!
Grant D says
Where do ghosts mail letters?
The Ghost Office
Calvin says
Q: What room does a ghost not need?
A: A living room!
lol
Kim says
I’m 42 and these jokes still made me laugh. thanks!
Debbi Wellenstein says
Very cute! My favorite joke is What does a ghost eat for dessert? boo-berry pie!
TammyLyne says
Love this joke I LOL’d reading these :D
Q: Where do ghosts buy their milk and eggs?
A: At the ghost-ery store
Amy Welling says
Q: What do you call a witch at the beach?
A: A sandwich………I have been telling this joke since I was a kid. It still makes me LOL
jason kinnin says
Love these jokes
Hope I will win the contest
meghan says
I like the frankfurters comment!
Tabathia B says
what room does a ghost not need? a living room
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
Isra says
I liked
Q: What do you call a witch at the beach?
A: A sandwich.
Rebecca Hobratschk says
My kids always liked this one:
Q: What do you call a witch at the beach?
A: A sandwich.
Shayna Brookman says
I like the joke below :)
Q: Why was the ghost such a messy eater?
A: Because he was always goblin’.
Anne Higgins says
Our 3 year old LOVES this:
Q: When do skeletons laugh?
A: When something tickles their funny bones.
As soon as he is 1/2 way through telling the joke he leans in to tickle us and is laughing so hard it is hard to understand him. Hasn’t gotten old yet.
Gwendolyn Jordan says
What song do vampires hate? You are my sunshine
Natalie says
My favorite would have to be:
Q: When does a ghost eat breakfast?
A: In the moaning.
I have never heard of that one before!
Darlene Carbajal says
This is one hilarious lol.
Q: What does it take to become a zombie?
A: Deadication.
Nick says
I’d have said “several decades in the Rolling Stones.”
Sarah Butler says
We like, who do witches call for breakfast while on Vacation? Broom service!
marina says
I like the lazy bones joke
Donna L says
I like the skeleton key joke!
Elena says
What song do vampires hate?
You are My Sunshine
Shirley Emitt says
I like;
Q: What do black cats like to eat on hot days?
A: Mice cream cones.
April Ockerman says
I love the one about what desserts do ghosts eat? Boo-berry pie!! Haha
Nicole Lancaster says
Q: Why did the vampire need mouthwash?
A: Because he had bat breath.
Steve Weber says
I like the fruit of the tomb underwear joke.
Ramona Cruz-Peters says
My favorite is The Village People. Lol!
Wendy R. says
Oh love these! We like Q: Why did the vampires cancel the baseball game?
A: Because they couldn’t find their bats. haha!! Halloween is the best.
athena graeme says
My favorite?
What medicine do ghosts take for colds? Coffin drops!
My daughter laughed so hard she snorted on that one!
Sheila K. says
Question: If you’re an American when you go into the bathroom and you’re an American when you leave the bathroom, what are you while you’re in the bathroom?
Answer: European
tara Darity says
Great jokes! This is my favorite one.
Q: Who was the best dancer at the Halloween party?
A: The Boogieman.
Kim Henrichs says
Q: Why did the police officer arrest the ghost?
A: Because he didn’t have a haunting license.
LOL!! best.
Ashley C says
Love the idea of putting these in your kids lunch box! I like the joke about a ghosts favorite dessert being boo berry pie. I live dessert ;)
Connie Howard says
What does a ghost have in his nose? Boooogers…haha
Julie Matek says
This is my favorite:
: Why did the vampires cancel the baseball game?
A: Because they couldn’t find their bats.
Antoinette M says
Love the Coffin Drops joke!
Jeanna says
My favorite is What kind of music do mummies like most? A: Wrap music. These are great!
Karen Origer-Greco says
My favorite is:
Q: Which musical group did Frankenstein not like at all?
A: The Village People.
Amanda Alvarado says
This is my favorite!
Q: Why are ghosts so bad at telling lies?
A: Because you can see right through them.
Gina Ferrell says
My favorite is this one.
Q: Why didn’t the skeleton go to the prom?
A: He had no body to dance with.
Callie says
What street does a vampire ive on?
Serge B says
I enjoyed: Q: What room does a ghost not need? A: A living room!
Jennifer Maslowski says
Q: Where do ghosts buy their milk and eggs?
A: At the ghost-ery store
Denise S says
What is the first sign your house is haunted?
Rebecca Weiss says
What is a ghosts favorite dessert? Boo-berry pie! My kids like to tell jokes and can come up with some cute ones.
nickie says
Q: What is the first sign your house is haunted?
A: Your sheets are missing.
Jennifer P says
so cute, kids got a kick out of the Q: What is a ghost’s nose full of?
A: Boooooogers.
Michelle C says
I love the joke that goes like this:
Q. How do scarecrows drink their juice?
A. With a straw!
I can’t wait to share these with my kids!
Lisa says
I love: What is the first sign your house is haunted? Your sheets are missing!
Dana says
I love the joke where do baby ghosts go during the day?.
Kristen says
So corny, but we can’t help laughing! :)
Casandra LaMonaca says
I love the What song do vampires hate – You are my sunshine joke. Lots of good ones in there though.
Terri S. says
Thanks for the Halloween jokes. My favorite is: Q. Why are ghosts so bad at telling lies? A. Because you can see right through them.
June S. says
I love this Halloween joke the most; Q: How do you open the door to a haunted house?
A: With a skeleton key.
Darcy Koch says
I like “What is a ghost’s nose full of”.
Boooogers!
Diane Estrella says
What is a ghost’s nose full of… Boogers! Love it. Classic!!!
Abigail Gibson says
Thanks for sharing these funny jokes. Happy early Halloween!
Andrea Price says
This joke was so funny:
Q: When does a ghost eat breakfast?
A: In the moaning.
clynsg says
I liked the one–Why did the police officer give the ghost a ticket? Because he did not have a haunting license.
Susan Christy says
Q: What room does a ghost not need?
A: A living room!
That’s a good one!
Sue Barney says
Q: What do you call a witch at the beach?
A: A sandwich So cute! lol
Kim Brooks says
I love halloween !!! my favorite i like a bunch but this one is cute Q: Why are ghosts so bad at telling lies?A: Because you can see right through them.
a few jokes i know.
Spencer: What plants like Halloween the most?
Tanner: Which ones?
Spencer: Bam-BOO!
What are a ghost’s favorite rides at the fair?
The scary-go-round and rollerghoster!
What would you find on a haunted beach?
A sand-witch!
Jennifer Davis says
What do you do when 50 zombies surround your house? Hope it’s Halloween
Wilford Raney says
What is
A ghosts nose
Full
Of
—- booooooooooogers
Surinder gurm says
Dracula blood bank is my fav
Susan Smith says
Q: What is the first sign your house is haunted
A: Your sheets are missing.
These printable Halloween jokes are neat.
Kobi Carpenter says
Q: Why are ghosts so bad at telling lies?
A: Because you can see right through them.
Christine R. says
I like this one:
Q: What medicine do ghosts take for colds?
A: Coffin drops.
al says
Boo-berry pie is good.
Cheryl VanBrunt says
I like “What song do vampires hate? You are my sunshine”
Sarah Cool says
I love this one
Why was the ghost such a messy eater?
Because he was always goblin’
Robert Shook says
Q. what room does a ghost not need?
A. A livingroom
Daniel M says
Q: What does it take to become a zombie?
A: Deadication.
Leslie Davis says
Q: What do black cats like to eat on hot days?
A: Mice cream cones.
Jeremy McLaughlin says
Fun reading all the jokes.
iliana blair says
How fun these jokes are!
Sarah L says
My favorite: Q: What’s a ghost’s favorite dessert? A: Boo-berry pie.
Thanks for the contest.
Linda K says
What medicine do ghosts take for colds? Coffin Drops – is a favorite
Elizabeth says
My nieces love things like Halloween puns. These will be great to share with them!
Stevie says
I love the joke about your house being haunted – sheets are missssing. Very cute! Thanks for the giveaway :)
Annemarie Z. says
I like this one:
Q: What’s a ghost’s favorite dessert?
A: Boo-berry pie!
Zoey says
My favorite joke is:
Q: Why are ghosts so bad at telling lies?
A: Because you can see right through them.
monique s says
what do you call a Halloween mistake? A booper
Angelica Dimeo says
My favorite joke is
Q. Who is the best dancer at the Halloween party?
A. The Boogieman
Letessha Williams says
My fave is :When do ghosts eat breakfast? In the moaning. Haha
DeAnna Keller says
Q: What’s a ghost’s favorite dessert?
A: Boo-berry pie!
Amy Tebow says
I love all the silly jokes but What medicine do ghosts take for colds? Coffin drops. Is my favorite
Kerry P says
My favorite joke was:
Why did the vampires cancel the baseball game?
Because they couldn’t find their bats!
I think I want to be the gramma that shows up at my grandkids’s houses with a new joke each time :)
Anne Perry says
Awesome jokes. My boys will love these.
Q: Why did the police officer arrest the ghost?
A: Because he didn’t have a haunting license.
Taryn T says
I laughed at quite a few of these little jokes! I liked the one about
Q: What song do vampires hate?
A: You Are My Sunshine!
Danielle says
I really like the joke
Q: Why are ghosts so bad at telling lies?
A: Because you can see right through them.
Lynne says
My favorite of the jokes listed here is this one:
Q: When does a ghost eat breakfast?
A: In the moaning.
Jennifer Cervantes says
My favorite is what medicine do ghosts take for colds.
sherry fowler says
My grandkids are loving these jokes! They are hee-hawing like crazy right now!
wen budro says
My favorite joke is: Q: When does a ghost eat breakfast?
A: In the moaning.
I will be telling my kids these jokes. They’re really funny.
Jenny Scheldberg says
I love the “scare-conditioner” joke. Very creative!
Ally says
“Dayscare center,” that’s just great. We’ll actually be able to remember that one!
Ae Minx says
A cheesy joke to add to the others What do mummies like listening to on Halloween?
: Wrap music!
Katrina Brockavich says
This one is my favorite!
Q: What is a ghost’s nose full of?
A: Boooooogers
Nora T says
Q: Why didn’t the skeleton want to go to school? A: His heart wasn’t in it.
Giant Sis says
My favorite is:
Q: Where does Dracula keep his valuables? A: In a blood bank.
Karen Gonyea says
How do you get into a haunted house? With a skeleton key !!! LOVE THAT ONE !!
Lindsay A. says
Oh, these are great! My favorite is:
Q: What do black cats like to eat on hot days?
A: Mice cream cones.
Here’s a couple more:
Q: How did the skeleton know it was going to rain on Halloween?
A: He could feel it in his bones!
Q: What does a witch use to keep her ponytail up?
A: Scarespray.
Darlene Owen says
My favorite Joke is:
Q: Why was the ghost such a messy eater?
A: Because he was always goblin’.
Leah Shumack says
My favorite joke is –
Q: Where do baby ghosts go during the day?
A: Dayscare centers!
gala says
I love all of those jokes, esp. Q: Where do ghosts buy their milk and eggs?
Amy Deeter says
Q: Why can’t Dracula play baseball?
A: He lost his bat.
Casey Garvey says
My kids loved “He didnt have a haunting liscence!
Erin says
I like the one why didn’t the skeleton go to the prom.
KENNETH a OHL says
why didn’t the skeleton want to go to school his heart wasn’t in it
Audrey Stewart says
I like how does the scarecrow drink his drink? With a straw.
Mary Beth Elderton says
This is a GREAT idea! I can text my grand-daughters after school with corny jokes. What fun! (no phone, yet, but I can text her through an iPad)
Stephanie says
My favorite joke is the one Q: Why did the vampires cancel the baseball game?
A: Because they couldn’t find their bats. All of these jokes are adorable. Can’t wait for Halloween time!
bill norris says
those jokes were corny and funny, too cool.
Amanda Hoffman says
My son and I like the one .How do you know your house is haunted. Your sheets are missing. Haha
Jana Leah says
This one is my favorite:
Q: When do skeletons laugh?
A: When something tickles their funny bones.
elizabeth miller says
Q-What kind of music do mummies like the most??? A–wrap music —too cute
Lissa Crane says
We read them all and both my kiddo’s favorite is~What does it take to become a zombie?
Deadication. Thanks for the laughs & I love the lunchbox notes, I will be using them this October!
dana germain says
We liked the baseball joke
BRIAN E. says
Thanks, I will add these to my repertoire of corny jokes that I tell my kids every day !
mary Jacobowitz says
Where does Dracula keep his valuables ?
donna porter says
I like this on best….
Q: What do you call a witch at the beach?
A: A sandwich.
Deborah G. says
I like the joke Why don’t bats live alone?
Natalie says
These are cute ,I’m going to print them and share with my daughters class
shelly peterson says
My favorite is
Q: What do black cats like to eat on hot days?
A: Mice cream cones.
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Renee Rousseau says
The what is a ghost’s nose full of? Boooooogers! is destined to be a Classic! Definitely the highest rating in our household!!
April P. says
Cute jokes that every kid should love!
KT says
My current favorite joke because felines are the best:
Q: What do black cats like to eat on hot days?
A: Mice cream cones!
Trisha McKee says
This is so much fun and gets me into the season! My favorite was “Which of the witch’s friends is good at baseball?” The bat.
LeAnn Harbert says
My granddaughter liked What do you call a witch at the each? A sandwich.
Sara says
I liked the pumpkin patch joke!
Gina Hull says
My favorite joke:
Q: What do you call a mummy eating in bed?
A: A crummy mummy.
Carolyn Daley says
My favorite joke involves boo-berry pie. Yum!
Q) What is a ghost’s favorite dessert?
A) Boo-berry pie.
I guess the same could be said for pumpkin but with pumpkin pie of course! =)
Laurie Nykaza says
Q What is a ghost’s nose full of?
A: Boooooogers my kids love that one
Breanne says
I like “Where do ghost buy their milk and eggs?” “At the ghost-ery store!”
AEKZ2 says
I like:
Q: Why are ghosts so bad at telling lies?
A: Because you can see right through them.
I can’t wait for Halloween!
Leela says
What’s the first sign your house is haunted?
Your sheets are missing.
Kelsey Vinson says
Why is it so hard to get into the cemetery? People are dying to get in.
Leslie Stanziani says
Q: What medicine do ghosts take for colds?
A: Coffin drops.
Janine Hwang says
My kids love silly jokes like these
Jenny says
Q: What kind of underwear do mummies wear?
A: Fruit of the Tomb.
Nikki D. says
My kid will love these as soon as he can read them!
Holly Flores says
I liked, why didnt the skeleton go to prom? Because he had no body to dance with. Ha!
Patti Lambert says
These are great!!
Q: Why are ghosts so bad at telling lies?
A: Because you can see right through them.
kelly woods says
What song do Vampires hate? You are my sunshine.. :) :) :) love it.. These jokes are sooo cute. Thank you for sharing. My children are going to love these. Going to share with them. Thank you :) for being a blessing!!!
Celeste Herrin says
My favorite:
Q: Why was the ghost such a messy eater?
A: Because he was always goblin’.
Christin Wilbanks says
Our favorite Halloween joke:
Q: What do you call a witch at the beach?
A: A sandwich.
Shakeia Rieux says
My favorite is Q: Why did the police officer arrest the ghost?
A: Because he didn’t have a haunting license.
james jenkins says
The one about black cats is purrrfect!