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Halloween Jokes for Kids

112 funny Halloween jokes and 44 Halloween riddles for kids. Tap a joke to see the answer. Tap ๐Ÿ”Š and Peabody reads it to you. Spooky-cute, never scary.

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Ghost jokes

Friendly ghosts, and the jokes they tell.

  • Why did the ghost ride the elevator?Tap for the answer

    To lift its spirits.

  • Where do ghosts buy their food?Tap for the answer

    At the ghost-ery store.

  • What room does a ghost not need?Tap for the answer

    A living room.

  • Why are ghosts bad at telling fibs?Tap for the answer

    You can see right through them.

  • What do you call a ghost's mom and dad?Tap for the answer

    Trans-parents.

  • What is a ghost's favorite game?Tap for the answer

    Peek-a-BOO!

  • Why did the ghost go to the party?Tap for the answer

    For the boo-ffet.

  • Why don't ghosts like the rain?Tap for the answer

    It dampens their spirits.

  • What do ghosts wear when it's cold?Tap for the answer

    Boo-ts.

  • What do ghosts use to wash their hair?Tap for the answer

    Sham-BOO.

  • What is a ghost's favorite fruit?Tap for the answer

    A boo-nana.

  • Where do baby ghosts go in the day?Tap for the answer

    Day-scare.

  • How does a ghost open a door?Tap for the answer

    With a spoo-key.

  • What ride do ghosts love at the fair?Tap for the answer

    The roller-ghoster.

  • What do ghosts say about a pretty flower?Tap for the answer

    It's boo-tiful!

Skeleton jokes

Jokes that tickle your funny bone.

  • Why didn't the skeleton go to the dance?Tap for the answer

    He had no body to go with.

  • What is a skeleton's favorite instrument?Tap for the answer

    The trom-BONE.

  • How did the skeleton know it would rain?Tap for the answer

    He could feel it in his bones.

  • Why are skeletons so calm?Tap for the answer

    Nothing gets under their skin.

  • What does a skeleton laugh with?Tap for the answer

    Its funny bone.

  • Why do skeletons drink milk?Tap for the answer

    It's good for their bones.

  • How do skeletons call their friends?Tap for the answer

    On the tele-BONE.

  • What do skeletons say before they eat?Tap for the answer

    Bone appรฉtit!

  • Why did the skeleton go to the library?Tap for the answer

    To bone up on his reading.

  • Why do skeletons shiver in winter?Tap for the answer

    The wind goes right through them.

  • What do skeletons order at a picnic?Tap for the answer

    Spare ribs.

  • What do you call a skeleton who won't get up?Tap for the answer

    Lazy bones.

Monster jokes

Big, hairy, and very silly.

  • What is a monster's favorite dessert?Tap for the answer

    I-scream!

  • Why did the monster eat a lightbulb?Tap for the answer

    It wanted a light snack.

  • What do you call a monster with no neck?Tap for the answer

    The Lost Neck Monster.

  • How do monsters like their eggs?Tap for the answer

    Terri-fried.

  • What does a monster read at bedtime?Tap for the answer

    A hairy tale.

  • What kind of monster loves to dance?Tap for the answer

    The boogie man.

  • What's a monster's favorite playground ride?Tap for the answer

    The scary-go-round.

  • What do monsters spread on their toast?Tap for the answer

    Scream cheese.

  • Why did the one-eyed monster close its school?Tap for the answer

    It only had one pupil.

  • What do little monsters eat for lunch?Tap for the answer

    Ghoul-ash.

  • Why did the monster sit on the clock?Tap for the answer

    It wanted to be on time.

  • Why did the monster knit three socks?Tap for the answer

    It grew another foot.

Pumpkin jokes

Jokes from the pumpkin patch.

  • How do you fix a cracked pumpkin?Tap for the answer

    With a pumpkin patch.

  • What is a pumpkin's favorite sport?Tap for the answer

    Squash.

  • Who helps little pumpkins cross the road?Tap for the answer

    The crossing gourd.

  • What do you call a big round pumpkin?Tap for the answer

    A plump-kin.

  • Why did the pumpkin go to the gym?Tap for the answer

    To pump up.

  • Who is the king of the pumpkin patch?Tap for the answer

    The pump-KING.

  • What does a pumpkin say in the morning?Tap for the answer

    Gourd morning!

  • Why was the jack-o'-lantern so happy?Tap for the answer

    Someone lit up its day.

  • What do you call a pumpkin that tells jokes?Tap for the answer

    A pun-kin.

  • Why do pumpkins sit on the porch?Tap for the answer

    They have no hands to knock on the door.

  • What do pumpkins do after school?Tap for the answer

    They hang out in the patch.

  • What do you call a pumpkin in a bad mood?Tap for the answer

    A grump-kin.

Bat jokes

Jokes to hang around for.

  • What is a bat's favorite sport?Tap for the answer

    Baseball.

  • What do bats do for fun?Tap for the answer

    They just hang out.

  • How do bats stay so clean?Tap for the answer

    They take a bat-h.

  • What does a bat learn first at school?Tap for the answer

    The alpha-bat.

  • What did the mom bat say to the baby bat?Tap for the answer

    You're driving me batty!

  • What is a bat's favorite game?Tap for the answer

    Bat-minton.

  • Why are bats good students?Tap for the answer

    They hang on every word.

  • What do bats say when they meet a friend?Tap for the answer

    Hang on, I know you!

  • Why did the bat miss the bus?Tap for the answer

    It hung around too long.

Witch jokes

Jokes with a pointy hat on.

  • Why do witches fly on brooms?Tap for the answer

    Vacuum cleaners are too heavy.

  • What do witches put on their hair?Tap for the answer

    Scare spray.

  • What do you call two witches who live together?Tap for the answer

    Broom-mates.

  • What is a witch's best subject at school?Tap for the answer

    Spelling.

  • What do you call a witch at the beach?Tap for the answer

    A sand-witch.

  • What does a witch ask for at a hotel?Tap for the answer

    Broom service.

  • What do witches race on?Tap for the answer

    Vroom-sticks.

  • Where does a witch park her broom?Tap for the answer

    In the broom closet.

  • How does a witch tell time?Tap for the answer

    With a witch watch.

  • Why don't witches wear flat hats?Tap for the answer

    There's no point.

Mummy jokes

Jokes that are all wrapped up.

  • Why don't mummies take vacations?Tap for the answer

    They're afraid they'll relax and unwind.

  • What is a mummy's favorite music?Tap for the answer

    Wrap music.

  • Why was the mummy so tense?Tap for the answer

    He was all wound up.

  • How do mummies keep a secret?Tap for the answer

    They keep it under wraps.

  • What do you call a mummy who eats crackers?Tap for the answer

    A crummy mummy.

  • Why are mummies great at birthdays?Tap for the answer

    They're good at wrapping.

  • What does a little mummy call its mom?Tap for the answer

    Mummy!

  • What do mummies do on Friday?Tap for the answer

    They wrap up the week.

  • Why did the mummy get a gold star?Tap for the answer

    It was on a roll.

Vampire jokes

Cute vampires with sparkly fangs.

  • Why do vampires brush their teeth?Tap for the answer

    To stop bat breath.

  • What is a vampire's favorite holiday?Tap for the answer

    Fangs-giving.

  • What do vampires sing on New Year's Eve?Tap for the answer

    Auld Fang Syne.

  • What does a vampire say about a great party?Tap for the answer

    It was fang-tastic!

  • What is a vampire's favorite dance?Tap for the answer

    The fang-dango.

  • Why was the little vampire sleepy at school?Tap for the answer

    He was up all night.

  • What does a vampire use to keep its cape neat?Tap for the answer

    A fang-er.

  • Why did the vampire go to the dentist?Tap for the answer

    To keep its smile fang-tastic.

Candy jokes

Sweet jokes for your treat bag.

  • What do you call candy you eat in class?Tap for the answer

    Chalk-olate.

  • What kind of candy is never on time?Tap for the answer

    Choco-LATE.

  • What do you call corn that tells jokes?Tap for the answer

    Candy corn-y.

  • Why did the kid put candy under the pillow?Tap for the answer

    For sweet dreams.

  • What is a ghost's favorite candy?Tap for the answer

    Boo-ble gum.

  • Why did the jelly bean go to school?Tap for the answer

    To be a smart cookie.

  • What did the gumdrop say to the lollipop?Tap for the answer

    Stick with me!

  • What does a skeleton like on its candy?Tap for the answer

    Nothing. It has no stomach for it.

  • Why did the lollipop do so well at school?Tap for the answer

    It always licked its homework.

Halloween knock-knock jokes

Knock knock! Tap to hear who's there.

  • Knock knock!Who's there?Boo.Tap for the answer

    Boo who?Don't cry, it's only a joke!

  • Knock knock!Who's there?Twig.Tap for the answer

    Twig who?Twig or treat!

  • Knock knock!Who's there?Witch.Tap for the answer

    Witch who?Witch one of you wants a treat?

  • Knock knock!Who's there?Phillip.Tap for the answer

    Phillip who?Phillip my bag with candy, please!

  • Knock knock!Who's there?Wanda.Tap for the answer

    Wanda who?Wanda go trick-or-treating?

  • Knock knock!Who's there?Owl.Tap for the answer

    Owl who?Owl be in a costume tonight!

  • Knock knock!Who's there?Candy.Tap for the answer

    Candy who?Candy you open the door? It's chilly out here!

  • Knock knock!Who's there?Bat.Tap for the answer

    Bat who?Bat you can't guess my costume!

  • Knock knock!Who's there?Fangs.Tap for the answer

    Fangs who?Fangs for the treats!

  • Knock knock!Who's there?Goblin.Tap for the answer

    Goblin who?Goblin all that candy will give you a tummy ache!

  • Knock knock!Who's there?Howl.Tap for the answer

    Howl who?Howl you know unless you open the door?

  • Knock knock!Who's there?Justin.Tap for the answer

    Justin who?Justin time for trick-or-treating!

  • Knock knock!Who's there?Turnip.Tap for the answer

    Turnip who?Turnip the lights, it's too spooky!

  • Knock knock!Who's there?Muffin.Tap for the answer

    Muffin who?Muffin to be scared of. It's just me!

  • Knock knock!Who's there?Ice cream.Tap for the answer

    Ice cream who?Ice cream for candy every Halloween!

  • Knock knock!Who's there?Who.Tap for the answer

    Who who?Is there an owl in here?

Halloween riddles for kids, with answers

What am I? Guess one of the three, then tap to see.

  • I'm orange and round. On Halloween I get a face. What am I? A ball ยท A pumpkin ยท An orangeTap for the answer

    A pumpkin

  • I wear a white sheet and I say boo. What am I? A ghost ยท A bed ยท A cloudTap for the answer

    A ghost

  • I have eight legs, and I spin a web. What am I? An ant ยท An octopus ยท A spiderTap for the answer

    A spider

  • I ride a broom and wear a pointy hat. Who am I? A witch ยท A chef ยท A princessTap for the answer

    A witch

  • I'm made of bones, and I dance on Halloween. What am I? A robot ยท A skeleton ยท A teddy bearTap for the answer

    A skeleton

  • You carry me door to door, and I fill up with treats. What am I? A sock ยท A hat ยท A treat bagTap for the answer

    A treat bag

  • I'm black, I say meow, and I love Halloween night. What am I? A black cat ยท A dog ยท A cowTap for the answer

    A black cat

  • I'm tiny and sweet, with yellow, orange and white stripes. What am I? Pizza ยท Candy corn ยท CheeseTap for the answer

    Candy corn

  • I glow inside a jack-o'-lantern when it gets dark. What am I? An apple ยท A sock ยท A little lightTap for the answer

    A little light

  • I hoot at night, and my eyes are big and round. What am I? An owl ยท A hen ยท A duckTap for the answer

    An owl

  • I'm big and round, and I shine on Halloween night. What am I? A cookie ยท The full moon ยท A ballTap for the answer

    The full moon

  • A witch stirs me in her pot, and I bubble and pop. What am I? A brick ยท A kite ยท A potionTap for the answer

    A potion

  • You put me on to be someone else for one night. What am I? A costume ยท A bath ยท A toothbrushTap for the answer

    A costume

  • I'm thin and silver, and a spider makes me. What am I? A ribbon ยท A web ยท A ropeTap for the answer

    A web

  • I say "Trick or treat!" at your door. Who am I? A mailbox ยท A cow ยท A trick-or-treaterTap for the answer

    A trick-or-treater

  • I grow on a vine in a patch, and I can weigh more than you. What am I? A pumpkin ยท A grape ยท A strawberryTap for the answer

    A pumpkin

  • I'm a witch's ride, and I sweep the floor too. What am I? A bike ยท A broom ยท A skateboardTap for the answer

    A broom

  • I'm a big pot where a witch makes her brew. What am I? A boot ยท A cap ยท A cauldronTap for the answer

    A cauldron

  • I have wings and flap at night, but I'm not a bird. What am I? A bat ยท An owl ยท A beeTap for the answer

    A bat

  • I'm sweet, I come in a wrapper, and you get me on Halloween. What am I? A sponge ยท Candy ยท A brickTap for the answer

    Candy

  • I'm round and on a stick, and I come in every color. What am I? A spoon ยท A log ยท A lollipopTap for the answer

    A lollipop

  • I stand in a field, I'm stuffed with straw, and I shoo the crows. What am I? A scarecrow ยท A cow ยท A tractorTap for the answer

    A scarecrow

  • I'm red, orange and brown, and I crunch when you jump in me. What am I? An apple ยท A pile of leaves ยท A nutTap for the answer

    A pile of leaves

  • I come out at night, I'm dark, and I'm full of stars. What am I? The sun ยท A rainbow ยท The night skyTap for the answer

    The night sky

  • People say I'm full of friendly ghosts. What am I? A haunted house ยท A school ยท A shopTap for the answer

    A haunted house

  • I have a long tail and I squeak in the haunted house. What am I? An elephant ยท A mouse ยท A fishTap for the answer

    A mouse

  • I have a cape and little fangs, and I say "Good evening!" Who am I? A superhero ยท A fairy ยท A vampireTap for the answer

    A vampire

  • I'm the night of the year for costumes and treats. What am I? Halloween ยท Christmas ยท A birthdayTap for the answer

    Halloween

  • You carry me when it's dark, and I light the way. What am I? A chair ยท A flashlight ยท A gloveTap for the answer

    A flashlight

  • You scoop me out of a pumpkin, and you can roast me. What am I? Popcorn ยท A peanut ยท A pumpkin seedTap for the answer

    A pumpkin seed

  • You bob for me in a tub of water at a fall party. What am I? An apple ยท A brick ยท A spongeTap for the answer

    An apple

  • I howl at the moon, and I'm a dog's wild cousin. What am I? A cat ยท A wolf ยท A cowTap for the answer

    A wolf

  • I'm an apple on a stick in a sweet, shiny coat. What am I? A hot dog ยท An ice cream ยท A candy appleTap for the answer

    A candy apple

  • I'm a puzzle of paths in a tall corn field. What am I? A corn maze ยท A pool ยท A slideTap for the answer

    A corn maze

  • I grow in the dark woods, and I look like a little umbrella. What am I? A flower ยท A mushroom ยท An umbrellaTap for the answer

    A mushroom

  • A ghost says me to give you a fright. What am I? "Moo!" ยท "Quack!" ยท "Boo!"Tap for the answer

    "Boo!"

  • You say me at the door to get a treat. What am I? "Trick or treat!" ยท "Goodbye!" ยท "Good night!"Tap for the answer

    "Trick or treat!"

  • I have black feathers and a beak, and I say caw. What am I? A penguin ยท A crow ยท A parrotTap for the answer

    A crow

  • I'm white, green or orange, I have a stem, and you can paint me. What am I? Broccoli ยท A banana ยท A pumpkinTap for the answer

    A pumpkin

  • I'm a house for bats, deep in a hill, dark and cool. What am I? A cave ยท A beach ยท A stadiumTap for the answer

    A cave

  • I'm a mask with a big smile, and I hide your face. What am I? A mitten ยท A mask ยท GlassesTap for the answer

    A mask

  • I come off the trees in fall and float down to the ground. What am I? A banana ยท A rock ยท A leafTap for the answer

    A leaf

  • I'm a hat with a point, a wide brim and stars. Who wears me? A wizard ยท A firefighter ยท A chefTap for the answer

    A wizard

  • I'm a light in the sky that blinks, and I make a wish come true. What am I? A raindrop ยท A star ยท A fireTap for the answer

    A star

For grown-ups

Are these Halloween jokes okay for little kids?
Yes. They are spooky-cute: friendly ghosts, silly skeletons and cute vampires, with nothing gory or mean. Each one is short enough for a kindergartner to retell at dinner.
How does the page work?
Tap a joke to see the answer. Tap the speaker and Peabody reads it aloud, so kids who can't read yet can join in. The riddles give three choices, so kids can guess first.
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