70 Halloween Trivia Questions for Kids (Free Printable Cards)
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Looking for a fun way to celebrate Halloween with your kids? This collection of Halloween trivia questions for kids includes 20 questions right here on the page, ranging from easy enough for elementary students to more challenging ones for teens and adults, plus a free printable pack of 36 ready-to-cut trivia cards you can print out right away.
Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party, packing lunchbox notes for your kids in October or looking for a fun family dinner activity, these Halloween trivia questions are an easy way to bring the season’s excitement. Did you know that 9 billion kernels of candy corn are produced each year? These trivia questions are filled with fun facts and surprising answers.
Halloween Trivia Questions
You may think you know everything about Halloween, but I see your future and you’ll be surprised by some of these questions.
These questions mix traditional Halloween facts, ancient Celtic history and pop-culture Halloween movie references, like Charlie Brown and the Great Pumpkin. They’re written so the easier ones are approachable for younger children and the tougher ones give teens something to actually think about.
For those who want to go deeper on the holiday, check out these resournces:
- The history of Halloween
- The origins of specific Halloween traditions from the Library of Congress
- And, best of all – Halloween candy
Halloween Trivia Questions for Little Kids
These are gentle, not-too-spooky questions that are great for elementary-age kids and as a fun warm-up round before the harder questions.
- What do people say when they go door-to-door on Halloween night? Answer – Trick or Treat
- Name a common design carved into a Halloween pumpkin. Answer – A face or Jack-O’Lantern
- What Candy is associated with Halloween? Answer – Candy Corn
- Name the famous character in Charlie Brown’s Great Pumpkin story. Answer – Linus
- What date do we celebrate Halloween each year? Answer – October 31st
- Which fruit is usually used for bobbing on Halloween? Answer – Apple
- What is a baby cat called? Answer – Kitten
- Can you name a traditional Halloween activity besides trick-or-treating? Answer – Carving pumpkins
- Which animal is associated with witches and Halloween? Answer – Black cat
- What do you call a person who can turn into a bat? Answer – Vampire
Halloween Trivia for Older Kids and Teens
These ones dig into the history, pop culture and language of Halloween. These are the kinds of questions that make older kids go, “Wait, really?”
- What’s the name of the friendly ghost in the popular cartoon series? Answer – Casper
- What’s the name of the Addams Family’s butler? Answer – Lurch
- Which monster is said to be created by a mad scientist in literature? Answer – Frankenstein’s Monster
- What is the fear of spiders called? Answer – Arachnophobia
- What traditional Halloween practice was originally called “guising”? Answer – The practice of going from house to house in costume, performing tricks or songs in exchange for treats.
- What is a group of witches called? Answer – Coven
- How many pounds of candy corn are produces each year for Halloween? Answer – Over 35 million pounds
- Which famous wizard attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? Answer – Harry Potter
- What do vampires drink to stay alive? Answer – Blood
- What is ghost’s favorite room in the house? Answer – The living room
Halloween Games and Ideas
See all my best free Halloween games and more ideas for celebrating the holiday.
Get the Free Printable Halloween Trivia Cards
Download these free trivia questions cards for Halloween to read all 36 questions and answers.
The free printable pack of 36 Halloween Trivia Questions Cards are designed to be printed front-and-back so the answers are on the reverse of each card. They’re perfect for:
- A Halloween party for kids or adults
- A school Halloween party
- Tucking in a lunch box every day of October
- Dinner table conversation starters
- Slipping in a mailed Halloween card
- Something to do while waiting for trick-or-treating to start
- Handing out with candy on Halloween night
- Attaching a card to each Halloween treat that you hand out
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How to Use These Question Cards
Print out these question cards with the answers on the back.
The answer cards are the next page after the questions, so you can print each two pages front and back. To make matching answer cards to the correct question cards, the pages are numbered 1a and 1b, 2a and 2b, and so on.
Print the pages out and the cut the cards out so you end up with 36 Halloween trivia question cards.
How to Print These Questions
Before you print, take a quick look at your printer’s manual to check how to print duplex, or front to back, on your printer. These cards are designed with the questions on one side and the corresponding answers on the back. The pages are numbered 1a and 1b, 2a and 2b, so you can match the the answer cards to the question cards.
Print the pdf pages and cut out the cards. You’ll have 36 Halloween trivia question cards that are ready to use.
Two tips for you>
- Print on heavier card stock paper so the cards feel sturdy and hold up to little hands. You can use regular printer paper, but card stock is a better option.
- If you’d like to use them year after year, laminate the cards.
Halloween Trivia Games
If you’d like to grab a ready-made trivia game, here are good options for family game night or parties:
Games focused on horror movies are always popular with older kids and adults.
More Printable Trivia Question Games
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FAQs about Halloween Trivia for Kids
Halloween is a holiday celebrated on October 31st, where people dress up in costumes, go trick-or-treating, and participate in various spooky activities.
Here are some easy Halloween quiz questions for kids: 1. What is the most popular candy during Halloween? 2. What is the name of the holiday celebrated on October 31st? 3. What do people typically say when they knock on someone’s door on Halloween? 4. What vegetable is often carved and used as a Halloween decoration? 5. True or False: Witches are often associated with Halloween. 6. What is the name of the ghost in the movie “Casper”? 7. What is the name of the character who believes in the Great Pumpkin in the Peanuts comics? 8. True or False: Black cats are considered to be bad luck on Halloween. 9. What is the name of the town that the Addams Family lives in? 10. True or False: Candy corn is one of the most popular candies during Halloween.
Playing Halloween trivia with your kids can be a fun and educational activity. You can create your own trivia questions based on Halloween facts or use pre-made trivia question cards. You can also divide into teams and make it a competitive game. The team that answers the most questions correctly wins. Alternatively, you can take turns asking each other questions and see who gets the most right answers.
Here are some Halloween trivia questions and answers: 1. Q: What is the ancient Celtic festival that Halloween is believed to have originated from? A: Samhain. 2. Q: How many days are there in October? A: 31 days. 3. Q: What color is often associated with Halloween? A: Orange. 4. Q: What is the most popular costume for Halloween? A: Witch. 5. Q: What candy company is famous for its jelly beans? A: Jelly Belly Candy Company.
There are many ways to celebrate Halloween and get into the spirit. Some ideas include: – Dressing up in a costume. – Carving pumpkins. – Decorating your house with spooky decorations. – Watching scary movies. – Going to a haunted house. – Hosting a Halloween party. – Participating in a costume parade. – Going trick-or-treating.
Here are some ways to make Halloween trivia more fun: 1. Add a time limit for answering each question. 2. Incorporate interactive challenges or mini-games between trivia questions. 3. Use props or visual aids related to Halloween while asking the questions. 4. Offer prizes for correct answers. 5. Create a Halloween-themed trivia game board or playing cards.
Here are some fun trivia questions for Halloween: 1. Q: What is the name of the ghost in the movie “Ghostbusters”? A: Slimer. 2. Q: What is the name of the vampire who is the protagonist of the “Twilight” series? A: Edward Cullen. 3. Q: What is the name of the town where “The Nightmare Before Christmas” takes place? A: Halloween Town. 4. Q: What is the name of the villain in the “Friday the 13th” movie franchise? A: Jason Voorhees. 5. Q: What candy is shaped like a triangular piece of corn? A: Candy corn.
Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or just want to have some family fun, these question cards are the perfect addition to any Halloween celebration to make it the best Halloween yet.
Get ready to put their knowledge to the test and see who knows the most about this spooktacular holiday!
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Great Halloween game questions< Thanks
Glad you like them, Dee. Hope they make your Halloween even more fun!