Hosting a Halloween party or looking for a fun classroom activity? These kid-friendly Halloween trivia questions will bring laughter and learning to your spooky celebration!
Looking for a fun and screen-free way to entertain the kids this Halloween? Whether you’re planning a class party, a family game night, or just want something fun to do before trick-or-treating, these Halloween trivia questions for kids are perfect! You can even grab our free printable version to make setup super simple.
These kid-friendly Halloween trivia questions are spooky (but not scary!) and packed with just the right amount of challenge to get everyone thinking—and giggling. With multiple categories, it’s easy to mix and match or turn it into a full trivia game night!
Easy Halloween Trivia Questions for Young Kids
These questions are simple enough for younger kids to enjoy with confidence.
- Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable? — Fruit
- What month is Halloween? — October
- What day is Halloween celebrated? — 31st
- How many legs do spiders have? — 8
- What do witches use to fly around? — A broomstick
- What do kids like to dress up in on Halloween? — Costumes
- What do ghosts say? — Boo
- What is sweet and made of sugar? — Candy
- What Halloween candy was originally called “chicken feed”? — Candy Corn
- What do you call a pumpkin with a carved face? — A Jack o’ Lantern
Classic Halloween Knowledge
Perfect for older kids who know their spooky facts!
- What do kids do on Halloween to get candy? — Trick or Treat
- What is the most popular Halloween candy? — Chocolate
- What animal is associated with witches that is black? — Cat
- What animal is associated with a vampire? — Bat
- What is another name for phantom? — Ghost
- Casper is a what? — Ghost
- What kind of houses do people go into on Halloween? — Haunted Houses
- What Halloween character has fangs? — Vampire
- What do pumpkins grow on? — Vines
- What do you call a group of witches? — A coven
Halloween History & Origins
Great for a little learning with the spooky fun.
- Where did bobbing for apples originate? — Ancient Rome
- Where did jack o’ lanterns originate? — Ireland
- Before pumpkins were used, what was used to carve Jack o’ Lanterns? — Turnips
- What two words does the word “bonfire” come from? — Bone and Fire
- When is Halloween thought to have originated? — 4000 B.C.
- What does the word Halloween mean? — All Hallows Evening
- What is the name of the most popular Halloween vampire? — Dracula
- What country celebrates the Day of the Dead? — Mexico
- What does Dracula mean? — Son of the Devil
- What was Bram Stoker’s original name for Dracula? — Count Wampyr
Trickier Halloween Questions for Tweens & Teens
If your kids are up for a challenge, these ones will test their knowledge!
- What does the Halloween color black represent? — Death
- What does the Halloween color orange represent? — Harvest
- What food keeps Dracula away? — Garlic
- What vegetable/fruit was initially used as the first Jack-o’-Lanterns? — Turnips
- What is Hong Kong’s Festival of Hungry Ghosts called? — Yue Lan
- What phobia do you suffer from if you have an extreme fear of Halloween? — Samhainophobia
- What do you call a dead human whose body has been preserved? — Mummy
- What country do mummies originate from? — Egypt
- What century did trick-or-treating begin? — 16th Century
- What does the word “Halloween” mean? — Holy Night
Fun Halloween Fact Questions
These trivia questions are packed with Halloween fun and great for party games.
- What do you put inside the pumpkin to make it glow? — A light
- During Halloween, what do people “bob” for? — Apples
- What do you call the Halloween character that is big, tall, scary, and usually green? — Frankenstein
- What do you call the pot that witches cook in? — Cauldron
- What is a stone-built grave called? — Tomb
- What do you call a human body that is supported by bones? — Skeleton
- What do you call the bone of the head that is associated with Halloween? — Skull
- How do witches cook their potions and spells? — Brew
- Other than a cat, what other animal is associated with a witch? — Owl
- In Ancient Rome, what were owls thought of as? — Evil
Bonus Questions Just for Fun
- Where do vampire bats live? — North and South America
- Where do you go to pick a pumpkin? — Pumpkin Patch
- What did Scottish women hang to see their future husbands on Halloween? — Wet sheets in front of a fire
- While trick-or-treating, what does a teal pumpkin mean? — Allergy-free treats
How to Use These Trivia Questions
- Family Game Night: Print them out and play around the dinner table or firepit!
- Classroom Activity: Use the printable version as a time-filler, icebreaker, or part of a Halloween party.
- Party Game: Turn it into a team-based trivia challenge with candy prizes!
Grab the Printable
Make Halloween even easier! Click below to grab the printable version of our trivia questions.
More Halloween Fun You’ll Love
- Halloween Bingo
- Halloween Charades for Kids
- Halloween Would You Rather Questions
- Halloween Don’t Eat Pete Game
Let’s Make This Halloween Memorable
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Happy Halloween, mama!
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