Playlists & MusicNo. 9725 · The 2026 edition
Get the Playlist: 35 Thrillingly Fun Halloween Songs for Kids
Spook up your little one's Halloween with a curated playlist of 35 kid-friendly, thrill-inducing tunes.
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This playlist features 35 Halloween songs that are both thrilling and appropriate for children, offering a mix of classic spooky tunes and new favorites.
About this
A ranked roundup of 35 Halloween songs aimed at kids, ranging from eerie classics to dance-party jams. Each entry briefly explains what the song is, who it suits, and any activity, learning tie-in, or video gimmick that comes with it. The author notes that all the songs can be played from a WeAreTeachers Spotify playlist, and the list spans pre-K through older elementary ages.
The list
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01
Five Little Pumpkins
Perfect for pre-K; counting practice mixed with slightly spooky fun.
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02
Monster Mash
Beloved by kids and grown-ups; video teaches a dance to match.
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03
Bumps in the Night
Works for older kids; on-screen lyrics make singing along easy.
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04
Monster Boogie
Monsters boogie instead of mashing; make masks like the video kids.
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05
Halloween Sharks
Baby Shark recast in a minor key for the scary season.
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06
Costume Party
Nothing scary; encourages imagination and trying on something new.
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07
Haunted House
Halloween creatures inside just want to dance with you.
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08
Halloween Creatures
Counting to 10 with witches and ghosts, plus the sounds they make.
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09
The Purple People Eater
Golden oldie revealing the secret of the one-eyed flying creature.
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10
Spooky Scary Skeletons 1929
Disney made it in 1929; still a true classic throwback.
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11
The 13 Nights of Halloween
Older-kid challenge; lyrics based on The 12 Days of Christmas.
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12
It's Halloween Tonight
Trick-or-treaters meet witches and vampires; definitely a bit scary.
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13
Knock Knock, Trick or Treat
Answer the door to see lots of fun Halloween costumes.
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14
I'm A Crazy Witch
Memory game where each player adds gross things to the stew.
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15
Bones Bones Bones!
GoNoodle tune that names off bones in the human body.
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16
In The Dark
Brave singer isn't afraid; has a light to chase darkness away.
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17
This Is Halloween
From The Nightmare Before Christmas; creatures are definitely scare-worthy.
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18
Snap Along With the Addams Family
GoNoodle song that's still fun to sing and snap along with.
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19
Halloween
The H-A-Double-L-O-W-Double-E-N spelling classic, with stop-motion animation.
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20
Ghostbusters
There's something strange in the neighborhood; kids love shouting along.
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21
Grim Grinning Ghosts
Recognizable from Disney World's Haunted Mansion ride; video includes ride clips.
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22
Monster Moves
Monsters know dance moves beyond the mash; impossible to resist dancing.
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23
Halloween Dance Party
Jack Hartmann teaches spooky creatures' best dance moves.
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24
Halloween Is Here
Fly like a bat, crawl like a spider, stomp like a monster.
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25
Down By The Spooky Bay
Spooky take on a familiar tune; features a vampire making campfire.
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26
Ha Ha It's Halloween
Full of chills and thrills with a catchy chorus.
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27
Chumbala Cachumbala Dance
From the Baby Shark creators; bound to get stuck in your head.
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28
I'm Not Scared
Nostalgic tune capturing the feeling of a creepy fall night.
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29
The Jack-O'-Lantern Song
Carve a pumpkin and learn about shapes along the way.
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30
Down in the Dungeon
Find out who's hanging out in the dungeon and what they're doing.
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31
Faces of the Night
Jack-o'-lanterns tell their story; short lives full of thrills.
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32
I'm a Mean Old Witch
Miss Nina teaches hand movements, then adds a nice old witch version.
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33
Witch Doctor
Proves not all kids' Halloween songs need to be scary.
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34
Have You Seen the Ghost of John?
Dates back a long way; easy to learn, fun sung in a round.
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35
Dem Bones
Well-known ditty sneaking in learning about bones and how they connect.
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