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Looking for Halloween jokes for kids that bring giggles instead of goosebumps? Here are 30 of them: 20 jokes and 10 riddles about ghosts, pumpkins, witches, friendly monsters and night animals. No blood, no scares and no jokes at anyone’s expense. In many countries Halloween is celebrated on October 31, so there’s still time to learn a few and become the funniest person at the party.
One tip before you start: read the question, pause, and let your child guess. Their guess is often funnier than the actual punchline, and that’s when the whole family cracks up.
Ghost jokes
Ghosts are the perfect warm-up act: they’re white, floaty and, in jokes, far more clumsy than creepy.
- Why are ghosts so bad at telling lies? Because you can see right through them.
- What’s a ghost’s favorite dessert? Boo-berry pie with a scoop of I-scream.
- Where do ghosts go on vacation? Mali-boo!
- Why didn’t the ghost go to the dance? He had no body to dance with.
- Why did the ghost join the cheer team? Because she had so much spirit!
Pumpkin and witch jokes
Smiling pumpkins and broom-riding witches are the stars of every Halloween window. Here they get their silly side, with puns that only work in English.
- What did one jack-o’-lantern say to the other? Cut it out!
- What do you call a pumpkin that guards the pool? A life-gourd.
- How do you fix a broken jack-o’-lantern? With a pumpkin patch.
- What do you call two witches who share a house? Broom-mates.
- Why do witches fly on brooms? Because vacuum cleaners have cords that are way too short.
Friendly monster jokes: vampires, mummies and skeletons
Halloween monsters can be sweethearts too. In these jokes the vampire loves sports, the mummy needs a break and the skeleton is the calmest guy in town.
- Why don’t mummies take vacations? They’re afraid they’ll relax and unwind.
- What’s a vampire’s favorite sport? Batminton.
- Why did the vampire ask for a mint? He had bat breath.
- Why are skeletons always so calm? Nothing gets under their skin.
- What instrument does a skeleton play? The trom-BONE.
Halloween animal jokes
Bats, black cats, spiders and owls show up in every decoration, and a puppy in costume had to join the fun. Pigúiça, the little husky from the Dogavios book, has already picked her outfit.
- What do bats do after school? They just hang out.
- What does a black cat say on Halloween? Happy Meow-loween!
- Why are spiders so good with computers? They’re always on the web.
- What do you call a puppy in a pumpkin costume? A pup-kin! Just ask Pigúiça.
- Why did the owl love the Halloween party? Because it was a real hoot.
Halloween riddles for kids
Riddles are great for younger kids, because the answer is something they know and can point to in the decorations. Read slowly and drop hints if they get stuck.
- I’m orange, I have a candle inside and I smile all night long. What am I? A jack-o’-lantern.
- I fly without wings and I never go anywhere without a witch. What am I? A broomstick.
- I sleep upside down all day and wake up when the moon comes out. What am I? A bat.
- I have eight legs and I build my house out of silk. What am I? A spider.
- I’m white, I float and I only know one word. What am I? A ghost, and the word is “boo.”
- What kind of key opens a haunted house? A spoo-key!
- I’m wrapped up from head to toe, but I’m not a present. What am I? A mummy.
- I leave home empty and come back full after knocking on doors. What am I? A treat bag.
- I’m black, I’m pointy and I sit on a witch’s head. What am I? A witch’s hat.
- I’m round, I glow in the sky and I show up in every Halloween drawing. What am I? The full moon.
How to use these jokes on Halloween
At the party: run a joke round before the treats. Each child pulls a slip of paper, reads the question (or asks a grown-up for help) and the group guesses. Whoever gets it right picks the next one. For more ideas, check out our no-scare Halloween activities.
In the treat bag: write a joke on a small card with the answer on the back and tuck it in with the candy. It looks even better if your child colors the card first. Our free coloring pages can be printed, cut out and turned into the front of the card.
Lunchbox notes: during Halloween week, send one riddle a day with the answer folded inside. Your child solves it at lunch and shares it with friends. For kids who can’t read yet, draw the answer instead: a pumpkin, a bat, a moon.
Want to keep laughing after October 31? We also have kids’ jokes the whole family will love, all year round.
Frequently asked questions
Are Halloween jokes too scary for little kids?
Not when the humor comes from a goofy character instead of fear. Every joke on this list treats ghosts, vampires and skeletons as friendly. For kids ages 3 to 5, start with the pumpkin jokes, the animal jokes and the riddles, which are more concrete.
At what age do kids understand puns?
Every child is different. Little ones usually laugh at the funny sound, like “Mali-boo” or “pup-kin,” even before they get the double meaning. As they get a bit older, many start catching the wordplay and love explaining the joke back to the grown-ups.
When is Halloween?
In many countries Halloween falls on October 31, and every place celebrates in its own way: costumes, pumpkins, treats or simply a cozy night of games at home. These jokes work in any version of the holiday, and outside it too.
Your next adventure could be a moment together.
Now that you have met Pigúiça here, discover the story behind her world. See the illustrations, read the beginning and choose a book to share with your child, one page at a time.
Your next adventure could be a moment together.
Now that you have met Pigúiça here, discover the story behind her world. See the illustrations, read the beginning and choose a book to share with your child, one page at a time.
