Halloween Riddles!
I have a head and tail but no body. I can be happy or scary but either way, I always light up the way on Halloween night. What am I?
A Jack- O' - Latern!
We come in a pack, a colorful pair,
Break us apart, if you dare!
We’re peanut or chocolate, and easy to share,
But don’t call us single — that wouldn’t be fair!
What are we?
Twix!
Three friends split the cost of a $30 Halloween costume.
Each pays $10.
Later, the cashier realizes the costume was only $25, so she gives $5 to the delivery boy to return.
He decides to keep $2 for himself and gives $1 back to each friend.
Now each friend paid $9 (totaling $27), and the delivery boy kept $2 — but 27 + 2 = 29.
Where did the last dollar go?
There is no extra dollar!
The friends paid $27 total: $25 for the costume + $2 the delivery boy kept.
There’s no extra dollar missing — the math is just misleading on purpose.
Why do leaves change color in the fall?
A) Because they get sunburned
B) Because the tree is getting ready to grow new leaves
C) Because there’s less sunlight and chlorophyll breaks down
D) Because the wind blows the color off
Answer: ✅ C) Because there’s less sunlight and chlorophyll breaks down
(Chlorophyll makes leaves green — when it fades, other colors show through!)
I carry a broom but I don’t clean a room,
I wear a big hat that looks like a tomb.
I cackle and cast and make potions bubble,
But picking this costume won’t get you in trouble.
Who am I dressed as?
A witch!
A hollow space that lies in the dead of night, people cry when I'm in their sight. You don't think of me when you're young but when I come to mind, it's not much fun. I have visitors through the day and night, some leave gifts while others have no choice but to stay. What am I?
A grave.
I’m long and I’m stretchy, I come in a roll,
I’m sweet and I twist — that’s kind of my goal.
Some chew me for hours, some bite right away,
But once I’m unwrapped, I don’t last a day!
What am I?
Laffy Taffy!
You’re in a haunted house with three doors.
Behind one is a ghost, one is a vampire, and one leads out.
Each door has a sign.
Door 1: “The ghost is behind this door.”
Door 2: “This door leads out.”
Door 3: “The vampire is behind Door 1.”
Only one sign is telling the truth.
Which door do you choose to escape safely?
✅ Door 3
If Door 3’s sign is true, then the vampire is behind Door 1.
That makes the other two signs false — which checks out!
Which of these is true about wild turkeys?
A) They can fly short distances
B) They hibernate in winter
C) They are vegetarians
D) Only females gobble
Answer: ✅ A) They can fly short distances
(Wild turkeys can actually fly up to 55 mph in short bursts!)
I swing through the city with webs that I throw,
But I’m not really fast unless I wear red and go.
By day I’m just awkward, in class with my books,
But on Halloween, I get super cool looks.
Who am I dressed as?
Spider-Man!
I tick and I tock, but I’m not on the wall,
I only chime once when the ghost makes a call.
You won’t find me at noon or at quarter to three,
I strike in the night when the witches roam free.
What am I?
Midnight.
I start off sweet but hide a surprise,
A burst in the middle might open your eyes!
Hard on the outside, a shock in the core —
I’m a lollipop, but I’m something more.
What am I?
A Tootsie Pop!
You see 10 kids come to your door for candy.
They each get one piece.
But when you look in your bowl later, you’re missing 11 pieces!
No one came back for seconds, and you didn’t eat any.
How is this possible?
Answer:
One of the kids was wearing two costumes and tricked you twice!
You thought it was two kids, but it was one clever trick-or-treater.
What crop was especially important to Native Americans and early settlers during fall harvests?
A) Rice
B) Wheat
C) Corn
D) Apples
Answer: ✅ C) Corn
(Corn, or maize, was a staple crop used for food, trade, and ceremonies.)
I wander without speaking, my lips never move,
I wear a mask that’s both creepy and smooth.
My steps echo softly, but I’m never quite there,
To guess my disguise, you must really beware.
Who am I?
A ghost!
I hang in the dark, I sleep through the day,
When nighttime comes, I’m ready to play.
I’m not a ghost, though I live in a cave,
And garlic might not make me behave.
What am I?
A bat!
I’m nutty and sweet and wrapped in gold,
I’ve been around since days of old.
My name sounds fancy — a chocolate delight,
With caramel inside, I’m love at first bite.
What am I?
Snickers!
A zombie has 10 pairs of socks: 5 black and 5 orange, all mixed up in a drawer.
He’s getting dressed in the dark and can’t see.
What is the minimum number of socks he must pull out to guarantee he gets a matching pair?
Answer:
✅ 3 socks
Why?
There are only 2 colors.
If he pulls out 3 socks, at least two must match (by the pigeonhole principle).
So even in the worst case (black + orange + ???), the third sock will match one of the others.
Which part of the apple tree actually produces the apple?
A) The leaves
B) The trunk
C) The flower
D) The roots
Answer: ✅ C) The flower
(The apple grows from the ovary of the flower after pollination — the flower turns into fruit!)
I travel through ages, but never in flight,
My hat’s tall and striped, and my smile’s quite bright.
I’m neither a wizard nor just a cat in a hat —
I’m a famous character that you’d never forget.
Who am I?
The Cat in The Hat!
I creep through the night, I knock on your door,
But instead of a scream, you give me much more.
You hand me a treat — not scared in the least —
Even though I’m dressed like a vampire beast.
Who am I… really?
A trick or treater!
I come in colors, I crunch when I go,
You’ll find me in handfuls — I steal the show!
I'm not chocolate, but I’m still quite sweet,
And sometimes I'm found spilled on the seat!
What am I?
Skittles!
A witch has 4 bottles labeled A, B, C, and D.
One bottle contains a potion that gives you super speed.
The others are useless.
She says:
A: “It’s not me.”
B: “It’s A.”
C: “It’s not D.”
D: “It’s B.”
Only one bottle is telling the truth.
Which bottle has the potion?
Answer:
✅ Bottle C
Let’s test each one:
If A is telling the truth, then it’s not A. That could be true — but let’s see if others become lies:
B says it’s A — that's false (good).
C says it’s not D — that could be true (problem: 2 truths). ❌
→ So A can’t be the only one telling the truth.
Try C is telling the truth: "It’s not D." So the potion is NOT in D.
A: “It’s not me.” → That would be true if potion isn’t in A → But C is only truth.
B: “It’s A.” → False. Good.
D: “It’s B.” → False. Good.
✅ Works. Only C is telling the truth.
So the potion is in Bottle C.
Why do squirrels hide so many nuts in the fall — even more than they need?
A) They don’t remember where they hid them all
B) They’re greedy
C) They’re collecting for other animals too
D) They think winter lasts all year
Answer: ✅ A) They don’t remember where they hid them all
(Squirrels hide more than they need because they forget some — but this actually helps trees grow too!)
If you can name all six of Ms. Marli's favorite Halloween costumes from when she was younger by deciphering these five hints, you win the points!
Clue 1: This costume was a furry little bear from Disney who loves to sleep but loves Honey even more.
Clue 2: This Halloween Costume is the most popular Disney Princess of all time.
Clue 3: This Halloween Costume was Ms. Marli's favorite Disney Princess
Clue 4: This Halloween Costume was a witch themed after the most popular Halloween candy ever.
Clue 5: This Princess costume was themed after one of the most popular fair foods of all time!
Clue 6: This Halloween costume brought spirit and pep to the undead!
Costume 1: Winnie The Pooh! (Age 2)
Costume 2: Cinderella! (Age 4)
Costume 3: Princess Tiana! (Age 5)
Costume 4: A Candy Corn Witch! (Age 8)
Costume 5: A Cotton Candy Princess (Age 7)
Costume 6: Zombie Cheerleader! (Age 15)