Halloween is kids’ favourite holiday! But do your kids really know their stuff? Check out these Fun Halloween Trivia Questions for Kids and families to see if they really know what Halloween is all about!
- Easy Halloween Trivia
- Halloween History Trivia
- Halloween Candy Trivia
- Halloween Movies Trivia
- Halloween Music Trivia
- Hard Halloween Trivia For Family
- True or False Halloween Questions for Kids
- Free Printable
- FAQ
Take a trip down history, origins, traditions, songs, pop-culture, costumes and much more with this amazing updated list of 116 Halloween Questions and Answers for Kids & Adults!
Easy Halloween Trivia With Answers
Warm up with these easy Halloween questions that will get kids & adults excited alike!
1. Halloween is also known as?
Answer: All Saints’ Eve. It has its roots in the Celtic festival of Samhain!
2. In which month do you celebrate Halloween?
Answer: October. Halloween is celebrated on 31 October, every year!
3. Which household item does a witch use to fly?
Answer: Broomstick!
4. How many legs does a spider have?
Answer: Eight! Spiders are the most popular member of Arachnids – a group of invertebrate animals with eight legs and two body segments. Other members of the group include scorpions, mites and ticks.
5. Which Halloween monster is wrapped in bandages?
Answer: Mummy!
6. Where do you go to pick a pumpkin?
Answer: Pumpkin Patch!
7. What is a male witch called?
Answer: Warlock.
8. What is the pot used by witches to brew potions called?
Answer: Cauldron.
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9. Which creature turns into a wolf at full moon?
Answer: Werewolf!
10. What is used to carve out Jack-O-Lanterns?
Answer: Pumpkin.
11. What is used as a symbol of Halloween?
Answer: A carved pumpkin!
12. Who is the most famous vampire of all time?
Answer: Dracula. Dracula was the imagination of Irish author Bram Stoker, who in 1897 published the book by the same name. Ever since, the character has remained the most powerful version of vampire ever!
13. What is traditionally used to scare off evil spirits on Halloween?
Answer: Jack-O-Lanterns.
14. The popular custom of walking around the neighbourhood in costume and asking for treats on Halloween is called?
Answer: Trick-Or-Treat!
15. Which popular game is played on Halloween that involves catching apples?
Answer: Apple Bobbing.
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16. Which animal is considered a witch’s best friend?
Answer: Cat. According to Celtic mythology, cats can see into the outerworld and have protective powers. This association aligned them well with witches and seers, making cats a favourite among them.
17. Which U.S. state produces the most pumpkins?
Answer: Illinois. Illinois’s favourable climate and fertile soils contribute to its well-established agricultural practised to make it the largest Pumpkin producing state in the USA followed by Indiana.
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Halloween History Trivia
Sneak in cool Halloween facts with a fun game of Halloween History trivia with answers! These questions are great at sneaking in knowledge — perfect for parents & teachers who like to add educational element to their games.
18. What was the first Halloween festival called?
Answer: Samhain.
19. Halloween originated as an ancient festival of?
Answer: Celts.world’s biggest Halloween parade?
20. Halloween originated from which country?
Answer: Ireland.
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21. Which was the first city to celebrate Halloween in America?
Answer: Anoka, Minnesota in 1920.
22. Which vegetables were carved into Jack-O-Lanterns in Ireland?
Answer: Turnips & Potatoes.
23. Who was the First Lady to start the Halloween decorations at the White House?
Answer: Mamie Eisenhower.
24. Which vegetable is considered to repel a vampire?
Answer: Garlic. This belief has its roots in medieval folklore and dates back to ancient Egypt & Eastern Europe, where garlic was known for its protective properties against diseases as well as evil forces.
25. Which American city hosts the annual Village Halloween Parade?
Answer: New York.
26. What is the name of the world’s biggest Halloween parade?
Answer: The Greenwich Halloween Parade, Manhattan.
27. The tradition of Trick-or-Treat is inspired by which custom?
Answer: The custom of Souling.
28. The day after Halloween is called?
Answer: All Saints Day.
29. Which traditional cake is baked in Ireland on Halloween?
Answer: Barnbrack.
30. Who was the First Lady to start the Halloween decorations at the White House?
Answer: First Lady Mamie Eisenhower
31. Which mammal associated with Halloween is capable of flying?
Answer: Bat!The reason for this association dates back to the time when Celtics celebrated Samhain by lighting huge bonfires. These fires attracted insets in huge numbers and lured bats to feed on them.
Halloween Candy Trivia
This is the ultimate trick or treat trivia that will test your kids’ love for candy! Sure to get them thinking, these halloween candy quiz questions are perfect for classroom and kids’ Halloween party.
32. Which is the most popular Halloween candy?
Answer: M&M’s along with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. It is a close call between the two, with M&M’s ousting long standing champion Reese’s in 2024.
33. How many colors of M&M’s are there in a normal bag?
Answer: Six – Orange, Red, Green, Blue, Brown & Yellow.
34. Which Halloween candy was originally called “Chicken Feed”?
Answer: Candy Corn! It was marketed to farmers in the late 1800’s when more than half of American population worked/lived on farms.
35. What is the order of the colours on candy corn from top to bottom?
Answer: White at the top, Orange in the centre, Yellow at the bottom.
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36. Which U.S. state buys the most candy on Halloween?
Answer: Utah.
37. How much does the average American household spend on Halloween candy each year?
Answer: $29.51.
38. What is an orange, red and white candy you might get during trick or treating?
Answer: Candy Corn.
39. What is the slogan of Skittles?
Answer: Taste the Rainbow
Halloween Movie Trivia
Test your knowledge of spooky, kid-friendly Halloween movies that add ghoulish fun to holiday.
39. Who voices Count Dracula in Hotel Transylvania?
Answer: Adam Sandler. Hotel Transylvania is a popular Halloween movie franchisee comprising of four movies. Along with Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez also voiced the movie.
40. What is the name of the bride of Frankenstein?
Answer: Elizabeth.
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41. In Roald Dahl’s The Witches, witches turn children into?
Answer: Mice! Published in 1983 and later made into a movie starring Anne Hathaway in 2020.
42. What is the name of the friendly ghost in the movie Casper?
Answer: Casper.
43. What is the name of the protagonist in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
Answer: Jack Skellington.
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44. What did Bram Stoker originally name Dracula in his book?
Answer: Count Wampyr!
45. Who created the Frankenstein monster?
Answer: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. Described in her book Frankenstein, published 1818, the character has remained a favourite Halloween character.
46. Who appeared in Wednesday Season 2 as Rosaline Rotwood?
Answer: Lady Gaga
47. What are the names of Hocus Pocus witches?
Answer: Winifred, Sarah, and Mary!
48. What’s the name of the album by English Indie rock band Florence and the Machine that is set to release on Halloween 2025?
Answer: Everybody Scream
49. What is the name of the good witch in The Wizard of Oz?
Answer: Glenda! The book series was penned by L. Frank Baum in 1900 and has remained a classic ever since.
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50. Who is directing the second season of American supernatural mystery comedy series ‘Wednesday’?
Answer: Tim Burton
51. When is Wednesday season 3 expected on Netflix?
Answer: In mid-to-late 2027 subject to the production starting in early 2026.
52. Which stop-motion Disney Halloween TV special features the song “Fright Night”?
Answer: Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats
53. Which new Halloween costume trend is inspired by a song The Rise of Red from Descendants?
Answer: The character “Red” inspired top costume searches—thanks to the viral track “Red” from the film’s soundtrack
Halloween Music Trivia
These latest Halloween Party trivia questions for kids and adults will test your music and pop-culture acumen.
54. Which single did Lady Gaga sing for Season 2 of Wednesday series?
Answer: “The Dead Dance”
55. Which pop-rock band will release their albums titled “Everybody Scream,” October 31, 2025?
Answer: Florence and the Machine
56. Complete the Halloween song “Who you gonna call?”
Answer: Ghostbusters! Penned by American musician Ray Parker Jr. for 1984 film Ghostbusters, this theme song is one of the most popular Halloween songs.
57. Which popular Halloween song by Bobby “Boris” Pickett was initially banned in the UK by BBC for being ‘too morbid’?
Answer: “Monster Mash”
58. Which song by Jennifer Gold became a popular internet Halloween meme and was later adapted into a children’s picture book in 2024?
Answer: “Spooky, Scary Skeletons”
59. Which rock band sang the Halloween song “You Make Me Feel Like It’s Halloween”?
Answer: Muse. It is an English Rock band that released their song a part of their ninth album – Will of The People.
60. Which song was re-recorded by Ministry for their 2025 album—The Squirrely Years Revisited?
Answer: “Everyday Is Halloween”
61. Name the Halloween songs from Disney’s Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats?
Answer: “Fright Night,” “Alone on Halloween,” and “Friends Like You Make Halloween”
62. Which Halloween song features Michael Jackson transforming into zombie?
Answer: “Thriller”. The song remains a classic Halloween song and is loved for its spooky visuals.
63. Which song by Olivia Rodrigo made to the Halloween playlist for its eerie theme?
Answer: “Vampire”
Hard Halloween Trivia For Kids
Make Halloween night exciting with this Hard Halloween Trivia for kids and family. Sure to trick you, these tricky Halloween quiz questions will test the smartest and biggest Halloween fans.
64. In which state is it illegal to dress up as a priest or nun for Halloween?
Answer: Alabama. Section 13A-14-4, enacted in 1965 makes it a misdemeanour for anyone in a public setting to “fraudulently pretend by garb or outward array to be a minister of any religion, or nun, priest, rabbi, or other member of the clergy.” The law imposes potential penalties of a fine upto $500 and/or one year in county prison. Strange but true!!
65. What is having a fear of Halloween called?
Answer: Samhainophobia.
66. Which spooky holiday comes after Halloween, when people remember and honour their dead?
Answer: The Day Of the Dead on November 2. This Mexican holiday celebrates the cycle of life and death and has Spanish roots.
67. What does the Halloween colour Orange represent?
Answer: Season of Harvest.
68. According to medieval superstition, what does spotting a spider on Halloween indicate?
Answer: The spirit of your loved one is watching over you.
69. What is the fear of fear called?
Answer: Phobophobia!
70. Which country holds the title for producing the heaviest pumpkin?
Answer: Italy, weighing 1226 kg.
71. Which historical figure is Dracula based on?
Answer: Vlad the Impaler.
72. Which castle is known as Dracula’s castle?
Answer: Bran Castle in Romania.
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73. Eyebrows, tattoos and long middle fingers symbolise which Halloween creature?
Answer: Werewolf!
74. What is the name of Dr Frankenstein’s assistant?
Answer: Fritz.
75. What is the name of the ghostly dog that haunts the famous British castle, Glamis Castle?
Answer: The Grey Lady.
76. A broom made by tying twigs around a stick is called?
Answer: Besom.
78. In which country are sugar skulls made on Halloween?
Answer: Mexico.
79. What is the fear of ghosts called?
Answer: Phasmophobia.
80. What is the fear of masks called?
Answer: Masklophobia.
81. Where does the Disney Halloween parade start?
Answer: Frontierland.
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True Or False: Halloween Questions
Now that you have gone through the Halloween questions and answers, it is time to test what you learned! These funny True or False Halloween questions are super fun and just the perfect conversation starters for a Halloween party.
82. Annabelle is based on an actual doll? Is that true or false?
Answer: True
83. Halloween marks the onset of winter season – True or False?
Answer: True
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84. Pumpkin is a vegetable – True or False?
Answer: False! It is considered a fruit.
85. Día de las Brujas is the Mexican equivalent of Halloween – True or False?
Answer: True
86. Candy corn was originally called bird feed – True or False?
Answer: False – It was called Chicken Feed
87. According to belief, witches could transform themselves into owls – True or False?
Answer: True
88. Halloween originated in America – True or False?
Answer: False – It originated in Ireland!
89. Jack-o-Lanterns are named after a man called Stingy Jack – True or False?
Answer: True
90. Bonfire are lit in Ireland to mark Halloween – True or False?
Answer: True
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91. Dutch immigrants brought Halloween to America – True or False?
Answer: False. Halloween was brought to the United States by Irish immigrants.
92. Halloween marks the Celtic new year – True or False?
Answer: True
93. Halloween is the largest commercial holiday in the United States of America.
Answer: False – The largest commercial holiday is Christmas followed by Halloween.
94. Early Jack-O-Lanterns were carved out of potatoes and turnips – True or False?
Answer: True. After the potato famine, pumpkins were used instead.
95. According to folklore, Halloween is the time when spirits can mingle with the living – True or False?
Answer: True.
96. Onions are believed to ward off vampires – True or False?
Answer: False – Garlic is believed to ward off vampires.
97. Ireland hosts the world’s biggest Halloween parade – True or False?
Answer: False – Manhattan hosts the world’s biggest Halloween parade.
98. Victor Frankenstein wrote the novel “Frankenstein” – True or False?
Answer: False – Correct Answer is Mary Shelly.
99. Candy corn is the most loved and popular candy on Halloween – True or False?
Answer: False – It is Reese’s Peanut Buttercups.
100. Black colour on Halloween symbolises death- True or False?
Answer: True
101. The fear of darkness is called nyctophobia – True or False?
Answer: True
102. White house is decorated for Halloween and welcomes costumed guests – True or False?
Answer: True
103. The day after Halloween is called All Saints Day – True or False?
Answer: True
104. Besom is the name given to the traditional broom made by wrapping twigs around a wooden stick – True or False?
Answer: True
105. Samhain marks the onset of Harvest season – True or False?
Answer: False. It marks the end of harvest and the beginning of winter.
106. Utah state is the largest producer of pumpkins in the United States of America – True or False?
Answer: False. The title is with Illinois.
107. Another name for All Hallows eve is Halloween – True or False?
Answer: True
108. According to folklore, spotting a black cat on Halloween brings bad luck – True or False?
Answer: True
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109. A group of witches is called a coven – True or False?
Answer: True
110. Utah was the first US state to celebrate Halloween – True or False?
Answer: False. Correct answer is Minnesota
111. Dia De Los Muertos is also called “The Day of the Dead” – True or False?
Answer: True
112. Arachnophobia is the fear of spiders – True or False?
Answer: True
113. Using Silly String on Halloween can get you a $1,000 fine in Hollywood – True or False?
Answer: True
114. The novel Frankenstein was first published in 1818 – True or False?
Answer: True
115. Harry Houdini, the famous magician, died on Halloween in 1926 – True or False?
Answer: True
116. Halloween celebrations in Spain last for three days – True or False?
Answer: True
Download Halloween Trivia Free Printable With Answers
You will love this Halloween quiz that will sneak in a tonne of ghoulish Halloween facts, the fun way! Just perfect for classroom (or home!) Halloween party with friends, classmates & family!
From easy Halloween History to Halloween pop-culturel Trivia, this free printable has got everything under the spell to enchant everyone – from preschoolers, kindergarten, older kids to adults!
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Halloween Trivia Free Printable
FAQ
Halloween Candy trivia, Halloween Movies Trivia, Halloween Pop-culture trivia along with Halloween Music Trivia are popular categories among children of all ages.
To make it fun and competitive, include at least 10 Halloween trivia questions from categories like halloween history, trick or treat trivia and pop-culture. For a minute to win Halloween game, include at least 20 questions.
1. Which vegetable is considered to repel a vampire?
2. What is a male witch called?
3. What is the name of the bride of Frankenstein?
4. In Roald Dahl’s “The Witches”, witches turn children into?
5. Which animal is considered a witch’s best friend?
6. Which U.S. state produces the most pumpkins?
7. What is the fear of fear called?
8. In which country Sugar skulls are made on Halloween?
9. A group of witches is called a coven – True or False?