Skeletons might be spooky, but they’re also some of the funniest characters in Halloween history. After all, they have plenty of bones to pick, they never have the guts to tell a scary story, and they’re always ready to rattle off a good joke. Whether you’re planning a Halloween party, looking for a classroom giggle, or just need something to lighten up the dinner table, these 10 skeleton jokes are clean, kid-friendly, and guaranteed to tickle everyone’s funny bone. So shake a leg, get ready to laugh your ribs out, and let’s dive into the best skeleton jokes around!

Top 10 Jokes About Skeletons for Kids

How do you make a skeleton laugh?
You tickle his funny bone!


What do skeletons fly around in?
A scareplane or a skelecopter.


Why didn’t the skeleton go to the party?
They had no body to go with!

Kids in Halloween skeleton costume

Why didn’t the skeleton take any chances?
They didn’t have the guts!


What does a skeleton order at a restaurant?
Spare ribs!


What’s a ghost’s favourite food?
Boo-berries!

Kid in Halloween skeleton costume

What did the skeleton say before dinner?
“Bone appetit!”


What do you call a skeleton who won’t get out of bed?
Lazybones!


What’s a skeleton’s favorite instrument?
The trom-bone!


What kind of pants do ghosts wear?
Boo-jeans!


Oatmeal The Monster’s Halloween Jokes for Kids

Enjoy a spooky-fun collection of Halloween jokes for kids with our friend Oatmeal The Monster! This YouTube playlist is packed with funny, clean, kid-friendly Halloween jokes, riddles, and giggle-worthy puns about witches, ghosts, pumpkins, skeletons, monsters, and more. Perfect for Halloween parties, classrooms, family game night, or trick-or-treat fun, these short videos are made to get kids laughing and groaning together. Hit play, share a joke with a friend, and get ready for a monster-sized dose of Halloween laughs!

Looking for more spooky fun? Don’t miss Oatmeal The Monster’s new album, Not-So-Scary Halloween Songs!