There are all kinds of Halloween ghosts out there — from the trick-or-treaters peeking out beneath cut-up sheets to the spooky ghouls that may or may not be haunting in full force this time of year.
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But when it comes to Halloween ghosts, we're all about the ones that lift spirits. We're talking about the kind that make us howl like werewolves and cackle like witches, because sometimes you need a good laugh instead of a good scream on Halloween night. After scaring yourself silly with a classic Halloween movie or horror film, lighten up the mood with some hilarious ghost jokes.
Despite what you might think, there really are tons of spook-tacular jokes to share about ghosts, goblins and ghouls! They're far funnier than we realized.
We gathered up our favorite ghost jokes, and we couldn't hoard them all for ourselves. We're sharing them with you here since the last thing we want you to do is tell a dud that falls flat this Halloween. Because, do you know what happens when you crack a bad joke about ghosts? It haunts you for the rest of your life.
And if you want to really build up your spooky joke portfolio, check out these 50 Halloween jokes that will have you screaming (with laughter).
Funny Ghost Jokes
- What is a ghost's favorite fruit? Boo-berries!
- Better get your sheet together for your ghost costume!
- Did you hear about the ghost who's the star of the cheerleading squad? They have a ton of spirit.
- That's the ghost elevator over there ... it's really good at lifting spirits.
- What do you call a ghost who haunts fireplaces? A toasty ghosty!
- Why are ghosts terrible liars? Because you can see right through them.
- Can you give that ghost over there a Band-Aid? It has a boo-boo.
- Where do baby ghosts go while their parents are at work? Dayscare.
- What do poltergeists do at the amusement park? Ride the roller ghost-er.
- Be careful at the thrift shop! You know ghosts love bargain haunting.
- What is a ghost's favorite dessert? An I scream sundae.
- Did you hear about the ghost who got lost in the fog? She'll really be mist.
- Where do ghosts go shopping? A boo-tique!
- Who did the ghost bring to the dance? Their ghoul-friend.
- Which type of ghost has the best hearing? The eeriest!
- What do you call a ghost with a broken leg? A hobblin' goblin.
- What's a ghost's favorite makeup? Ma-scare-a.
- Do ghosts tell scary human stories around the campfire?
- What do you call a ghost who works out all day? A swol-tergeist.
- Why did the ghost put down his phone? He wanted to limit his scream time.
Ghost Jokes for Kids
- Did you hear about the ghosts that stole the Mona Lisa? It was a real polter-heist.
- What shoes do ghosts wear at the ranch? Cowboy boooOOOOooots.
- Where do ghosts learn to fly planes? At fright school.
- Better keep that ghost out of the rain ... it really dampens his spirits.
- What did the teacher ghost say to her students? Only spook when you're spoken to!
- Did you hear about the ghost that won the dance competition? He really danced his boo-ty off.
- What do you call a ghost who started her own company? A hauntrepreneur.
- What do ghosts do at the start of deer season? They get their haunting license.
- How do ghosts like their eggs? Terrifried!
- Which room don't ghosts need in their home? A living room.
- Be careful when you invite a ghost to a party ... they'll bring any old friend they can dig up.
- What do ghosts order at an Italian restaurant? Spooketti boo-logense.
- If you ever want to sneak into a ghost convention, just act super natural.
- How does a ghost take his bagel? With the scream cheese on the side.
- What's a ghost's favorite fairy tale? Sleeping Boo-uaty.
- What does a ghost keep in the stables? Night-mares.
- How do you know if a ghost is sad? He starts boo-hooing.
- Try not to anger a ghost ... they'll add you to their "To Boo" list.
Ghost Dad Jokes
- Why are ghosts banned from the liquor store? They just steal all the boos.
- Ghosts welcome to apply for this job! Just fill out an apparition.
- What's a ghost's favorite Neil Diamond song? "Forever in Boo Jeans."
- Don't be surprised when you see a tired ghost ... he was probably working the graveyard shift.
- What do you call a celebrity ghost's group of friends? A haunterage.
- Did you hear about the ghost shark? It vanished into fin air.
- Why did the ghost cross the road? To get to "the other side."
- What's a ghost's favorite time of day? The moaning.
- That's the guy that married a ghost! I just don't know what possessed him.
- What do you do when a bunch of ghosts show up at your doorstep? Hope that it's Halloween!
- What position does a ghost play in soccer? The ghoul-keeper.
- What's a ghost's favorite game? Hide and shriek.
- How does a ghost unlock a door? With a spoo-key.
- Why are ghosts and demons so close? Demons are a ghoul's best friend.
- Why didn't the ghost dance at the party? He had no body to dance with.
- Where do ghosts go on vacation? The Boo-hamas.
- Why do ghosts love elevators? It lifts their spirits.
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