Halloween Jokes That Are a Real Treat

Halloween jokes appeal to monsters of all ages and with these, you can make all of your friends groan with these gems.

All Hallows Eve is supposed to be fun and we’re here to make sure you have something to make all the little trick-or-treaters laugh, so check out this collection of funny jokes that you should have nothing to worry about sharing.

Topics from our large list include ghosts, witches, vampires, skeletons, and more! The jokes that we’ve compiled are sure to boo-st your enjoyment during the spookiest time of year. Beware… you’re entering the Halloween Jokes zone.

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Funny Halloween Humor
Happy Halloween Puns
Ghost Jokes
Vampires
Witches
Zombies
Skeletons
Pumpkins
Halloween Humor for Kids
One-Liners — Dad Jokes
Happy Halloween!

Funny Halloween Humor

These funny Halloween jokes will have more than just the kids laughing.

1.) What would you get if you crossed a vampire and a teacher?
Lots of blood tests.

2.) What happens when the ghost is lost in the fog?
He is mist.

3.) What did the orange pumpkin say to the green pumpkin?
Why orange you orange?

4.) What is a vampire’s favorite fruit?
A nectarine.

5.) Why can’t skeletons play church music?
Because they don’t have any organs.

6.) Why do skeletons drink lots of milk?
Because it’s good for the bones.

7.) Why did Dracula’s mother give him cough medicine?
Because he was having a coffin fit.

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Happy Halloween Puns

What did Dr. Frankenstein get when he put a goldfish brain in the body of his dog?
I don’t know, but it is great at chasing submarines.
Why wasn’t there any food left after the monster party?’
Cause everyone was a goblin.
Why did the vampire’s lunch give him heartburn?
It was a stake sandwich.
What would you call the ghost of a door-to-door salesman?
A dead ringer.
What do skeletons always order at a restaurant?
Spare ribs.
Who was the most famous French skeleton?
Napoleon bone-apart.
Who won the skeleton beauty contest?
No body.

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Ghost Jokes

I threw a boomerang at a ghost the other day.
I knew it would come back to haunt me.
How do ghosts like their eggs?
Terri-fried.
What do short-sighted ghosts wear?
Spook-tacles.
What do you call a ghost with a broken leg?
A hobblin’ goblin.
Where do ghosts mail their letters?
At the Ghost Office
What’s a ghost’s favorite type of bird?
A scarecrow.
What did the ghost teacher say to her students?
Watch the chalkboard and I’ll go through it again.

Eerie But Cheery

Where do ghosts live?
In a dead-end street.
What did the mommy ghost say to the baby ghost?
Don’t spook until you’re spoken to.
Where do baby ghosts go during the day?
Day scare centers.
What kind of ghosts do you find at the top of skyscrapers?
High spirits.
Why are ghosts bad at telling lies?
Because you can see right through them.
How does a ghost say goodbye to a vampire?
So long, sucker.
Why are the ghosts in graveyards so noisy?
Because of the coffin.
Why did the game warden arrest the ghost?
Because he didn’t have a haunting license.
What do you call the ghost of a door-to-door salesman?
A dead ringer.

Jokes for Halloween

What do you call a ghost in a torn sheet?
A holy terror.
What kind of horses do ghosts ride?
Night-mares.
Why did the ghost go to the disco?
Because he liked to boo-gie.
What’s a ghost’s favorite day of the week?
Fright-day.
Who writes all the books about haunted houses?
Ghostwriters.

Vampires

What do you get if you cross a vampire with a laptop?
Love at first byte.
Why don’t you want to hang out with Victor the Vampire?
Well, first of all, he’s a pain in the neck.
What’s a vampire’s favorite cocktail?
A Bloody Mary.
Why did the vampire break up with her boyfriend?
Because he wasn’t her type.
I’m thinking of joining my local vampire club.
Apparently they’re always looking for new blood.

Fangs a Lot for these Funnies

Did you hear about the vampire who tortured his victims with music?
His Bach was worse than his bite.
How do vampires travel across the sea?
On blood vessels.
Why are vampire families always so close-knit?
Because blood is thicker than water.
Why do vampires need cold medicine?
For their coffin.

Witches

Why did the witches’ team lose the baseball game?
Their bats flew away.
How does a witch know what time it is?
She looks at her witch watch.
How did the witch get around when her broomstick broke?
She witch-hiked.
How do witches get good bargains?
They hag-gle.
What do you call a nervous witch?
A twitch.
Why do witches fly on broomsticks?
Because vacuum cleaner cords aren’t long enough.
Why don’t angry witches ride their brooms?
They’re afraid of flying off the handle.
What happened to the witch who was naughty at school?
She was ex-spelled.
What’s the problem with twin witches?
You never know which witch is which.

Zombies

What does the vegan zombie say?
Grains…Grains!
When do zombies go asleep?
When they’re dead tired.
Why couldn’t the comedian think of any more zombie jokes?
He was braindead.
Did you hear about the dyslexic zombie?
He only ate Brians.
Why can’t zombies be arrested?
You can’t take them alive.
Where do zombie monkeys live?
In the brain forest.
Why did the zombie not get the job?
The interviewer wanted someone more lively.
Where do zombies live?
On dead-end streets.
Why do zombies speak Latini?
Because it’s a dead language.

Skeletons

What do you call a slothful skeleton?
Lazy Bones.
How did skeletons send mail in the old west days?
Bony Express.
Why didn’t the skeleton go to the dance?
He had nobody to go with.
Why are skeletons so calm?
Nothing gets under their skin.
What do skeletons say as they depart on a cruise ship?
Bone Voyage!
How did the skeleton know it was going to rain Halloween night?
She could feel it in her bones.
Why didn’t the skeleton cross the road?
He didn’t have the guts.
What is the skeleton’s favorite meal?
Spare ribs.
A skeleton walks into a bar and orders a beer and a mop.

Skeleton Puns

What is a skeleton’s favorite musical instrument?
The trombone.
Most skeleton jokes are not humerus.
Who won the skeleton beauty contest?
No body!
Why do skeletons go to church?
It keeps them on the straight and marrow.
Why doesn’t the skeleton eat spicy food?
He doesn’t have the stomach for it.
What makes a skeleton laugh?
When something strikes his funny bone.

Pumpkins

What do you get if you divide the circumference of a pumpkin by its diameter?
Pumpkin pi.
What is the best advice a pumpkin pastry baker can give?
Beauty is in the pie of the beholder.
What do you call a famous girl band?
The Pumpkin Spice Girls.
What do you call a Jack-o-lanterns family member?
Pump-kins.
Who is the leader of all Jack-o-lanterns?
The Pumpking.
How do you know a veggie is tough?
Because it has thick pump-skin.
What are Jack-o-lanterns afraid of?
Things that go Pumpkin the night.
How do Jack-o-lanterns get to so strong?
By pumpkin iron.

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Halloween Humor for Kids

What does a witch ask for when she stays in a hotel?
Broom service.
Who’s a witch’s favorite movie director?
Steven Spellberg.
What might you fight on a haunted beach?
A sand-witch!
Why was the witch’s paper marked down?
She didn’t spell check it.
Why did the witch put her broom in the washing machine?
Because she wanted a clean sweep.
What do you get if you cross a witch with ice?
A cold spell.
What do you call a nervous witch?
A twitch.
What kind of jewelry do witches wear?
Charm bracelets.
Why is drinking witches brew good for you?
It’s very newt-ricious.

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One-Liners — Dad Jokes

What kind of alley does a ghost prefer to haunt?
A dead end.
What is a skeleton’s favorite musical instrument?
A trombone.
How do you mend a jack-o-lantern?
With a pumpkin patch.
Why do they put fences around graveyards?
Because people are dying to get in.
Why wasn’t the vampire working?
He was on his coffin break.
What’s a ghost’s favorite ride at the carnival?
The roller ghoster.
Why did the police officer ticket the ghost on Halloween?
It didn’t have a haunting license. (Get it: “hunting license.”)
Why didn’t the skeleton dance at the school’s Halloween party?
He had nobody to dance with.
What is it like to be kissed by a vampire?
It’s a pain in the neck.

Happy Halloween!

What type of music do mummies like?
Wrap music.
What type of art is a skeleton’s favorite?
Skulltures.
What room does a ghost not need?
A living room.
What is a vampire’s favorite type of ship?
A blood vessel.
What do you call a ghost in the middle of the sea?
A Boo-y.
Why couldn’t the ghost see her mom and dad?
They were transparent.
What musical instrument does a skeleton play?
A trombone.
Why did the mummy call the doctor?
Because her baby was coffin.
What do you get when you drop a pumpkin?
Squash.
Who won the skeleton race?
Nobody.

Thanks for stopping in for a spell

Eat, drink, and be scary this Halloween which falls on Saturday, October 31, 2020.

Thanks for creeping it real. Let’s get this party startled! Fangs for reading till the end.

— Mike O’Halloran

Mike can still remember the days of using two pillowcases to ensure the bounty didn’t break through while trick-or-treating. He’s the founder and editor of Greeting Card Poet.