35+ Spooky Halloween Trivia Questions for Kids

Need some fun Halloween trivia questions for kids? You’ve come to the right place!

Whether you need icebreakers for your fa-boo-lous online Halloween party or get creative with the trick and treaters, you could start a Halloween tradition. Scroll on for 35+ Halloween trivia questions that are spooky AND fun!

Halloween Trivia Questions for Kids (and Your Inner Kid)

There are multiple layers to a Halloween trivia quiz. The questions asked should be a mix of different categories. Owing to this, we have differentiated the following separate sections, each one exploring in detail. 

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Now, let's check out some Halloween trivia for kids.

Halloween: Historic Trivia

Asking these kinds of questions helps kids understand the origin and evolution of Halloween. This way, kids will grow to appreciate the day and its cultural significance.

#1. In which country did Halloween originate?

Answer: Ireland

#2. What does “hallow” mean anyway?

Answer: To make sacred. During this time, lots of cultures honor the dead, good or bad, including saints and martyrs.

#3. What is the final day of Halloween?

Answer: All Souls’ Day

#4. Out of which vegetable were Jack O’ Lanterns originally made?

Answer: Turnips

#5. What was the original purpose of the Halloween costume?

Answer: To avoid attracting the spirits’ attention.

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Halloween: Lore

Trivia questions on Halloween lore explore the myths and legends associated with the holiday. The main idea is to build intrigue and mystery surrounding the day, giving it a spooky atmosphere.

#6. According to the Halloween myth, what happens if a bat flies around you or your home thrice on Halloween?

Answer: Someone in the house will die.

#7. What do the traditional Halloween colors of orange and black symbolize?

Answer: Harvest and the Death of Summer.

#8. The jack-o-lantern was born out of the myth of Stingy Jack. What was the myth?

Answer: He took the Devil for a drink and tricked him. Read the legend of Stingy Jack.

#9. What does it mean if you spot a spider on Halloween?

Answer: A loved one’s spirit is watching over you.

#10. You’re out on Halloween night…and you hear footsteps behind you. What should you absolutely not do?

Answer: Stop and look back. You’re probably being followed by a ghost.

Halloween: Traditions

These questions are often included to help the kids learn diverse customs and practices around the world. Thus it promotes cultural awareness and celebration of differences. 

#11. What is Allhallowtide?

Answer: Allhallowtide is a three-day religious observance. It includes Halloween, which comes first, followed by All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.

#12. During Halloween, what’s the gathering of people to dine together in absolute silence called as?

Answer: Dumb supper.

#13. If you made a reverse resolution on Halloween, what did you do?

Answer: You wrote down the things you wanted out of your life and burned the paper.

#14. If you visit an Italian family during Halloween, you may see them putting what objects out?

Answer: Food for the visiting spirits.

#15. What is Sumpango, Guatemala, famous for?

Answer: Their giant Halloween kite festival. To honor the dead, the people build brightly colored kites and fly them in cemeteries.

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Halloween: Food

Food-related trivia questions highlight the unique culinary aspects of Halloween. The questions showcase the traditional treats and recipes that bring together people. 

#16. When was candy corn invented?

Answer: In the late 1880s. This iconic candy was invented by an employee of the Jelly Belly Candy Company, and they use the original recipe even now.

#17. Who or what is Barmbrack?

Answer: Ireland’s traditional Halloween dessert. Read more about barmbrack and its quirky, and sometimes dark, predictions.

#18. In which country can you find sugar skulls during Halloween season?

Answer: Mexico. Check before taking a bite though, as they could be meant for the dead.

#19. What nation’s food might be the origin of trick-or-treating?

Answer: Portugal’s Pão de Deus – ‘Bread of God’. This was originally given to kids and the poor as a treat when they went from house to house, singing and praying for the dead.

#20. If you want to eat this Halloween treat, forget about cutting it – you’ll have to bash it with a hammer. What’s it called?

Answer: Bonfire toffee, made from black treacle, butter and sugar. It comes in sheets, and is absurdly brittle.

Halloween: Movie Trivia

There are a lot of movies and series that are based on Halloween in Hollywood alone, so it would be wrong not to add some of them to the quiz. The following are some trivia questions you can ask. 

#21. Which movie is about a teenage girl with superpowers who becomes a villain?

Answer: Carrie.

#22. Which sea creature has inspired plenty of monster flicks?

Answer: The shark.

#23. ‘Annabelle’ is based on an actual doll. True or false?

Answer: True. The movie Annabelle is based on a haunted doll kept in the Occult Museum in Connecticut.

#24. “I see dead people.”

Sounds familiar? Identify the movie.

Answer: The Sixth Sense.

#25. Guess the name of the next movie. Here are some clues:

😺 🪦👹

Answer: Pet Sematary

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#26. Which of these is not a Resident Evil subtitle?

1. Nemesis
2. Revelations
3. Biohazard
4. Code: Fear

Answer: Code: Fear.

#27. Which Fortnitemare mode did Fortnite launch during Halloween of ‘19?

Answer: The Storm King LTM (Limited Time Mode).

#28. Miquela Sousa is an influencer like any other. She’s 19 years old, rocks CK and Prada, and has 3.1 million followers. What sets her apart?

Answer: She doesn’t actually exist. Miquela Sousa, known as @lilmiquela, is the world’s first virtual fashion influencer.

#29. Which of these urban legends was invented by the Internet?

1. Bloody Mary
2. Slender Man
3. Umm Al Duwais
4. Chupacabra

Answer: Slender Man; he was born as a meme on creepypasta. He is shown as an unusually tall, thin, human-like figure with a featureless face and black suit.

#30. What was the most trending Halloween costume for kids in the US in 2023?

Answer: Barbie! Also Spider-Man, depending on your interpretation.

Bonus: Hard Halloween Trivia Quiz Questions

If you want to conduct a competitive Halloween quiz at your school, then we suggest you consider the questions below. This will spice up the competition and make the quiz more engaging. 

The questions below are a mix of all the categories we have discussed earlier, so feel free to make this into a quiz on its own. 

#31. What is the name of the killer in the horror movie "Halloween"?  

Answer: Michael Myers  

#32. What is the fear of Halloween called?  

Answer: Samhainophobia  

#33. Which historical figure is Bram Stoker's Dracula said to be based on?  

Answer: Vlad the Impaler  

#34. In which year will the next full moon on Halloween occur?  

Answer: 2039  

#35. What does the color orange symbolize in Halloween traditions? 

Answer: The harvest and autumn season  

#36. What is a group of witches called?  

Answer: A coven  

#37. According to an old Halloween tradition, what happens if you wear your clothes inside out and walk backward?  

Answer: You will see a witch at midnight.

#38. What is the name of Jack Skellington's dog in "The Nightmare Before Christmas"?  

Answer: Zero.

#39. Which famous magician died on Halloween?  

Answer: Harry Houdini

Wrapping Up

That’s our roundup of 30 Halloween trivia questions for kids. We’ll leave you with one final brain-picker:

Who made me has no need of me.

Who uses me doesn’t care.

Fire, water, stone, or pit.

You’ll need to have a foot in before I fit. 

What am I?

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