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100

The spooky holiday that falls on October 31st.

What is Halloween?

100

You visit these to pick apples right from the trees.

What are apple orchards?

100

This Michael Jackson song and music video, released in October 1983, is now a Halloween anthem.

What is Thriller?

100

The actor who plays Iron Man celebrates his birthday on October 4th.

Who is Robert Downey Jr.?

200

October is the _____ month of the year

What is 10th?

200

This activity involves carving designs into pumpkins.

What is pumpkin carving?

200

On October 3, 1990, this hit teen movie line became a meme: “It’s October 3rd.”

What is Mean Girls?

200

This rapper and Toronto native, known as “Champagne Papi,” was born October 24, 1986.

Who is Drake?

300

One zodiac signs of October is 

What is Libra or Scorpio?

300

The cozy drink that pairs perfectly with a hayride.

What is hot apple cider?

300

In October 2010, this photo-sharing app launched — and changed social media forever.

What is Instagram?

300

This “High School Musical” women alum turned pop star was born October 14, 1992.

Who is Vanessa Hudgens?

400

This rare lunar event, which occurs when two full moons happen in one calendar month, last occurred on Halloween night in 2020.

What is a Blue Moon?

400

Farmers create these large walk-through puzzles in cornfields.

What is a corn maze?

400

This horror franchise features a killer who calls victims before attacking.

What is Scream?

400

Born October 28, 1967, this actress is known for Pretty Woman and Erin Brockovich.

Who is Julia Roberts?

500

This popular celebration actually begins in September and ends in early October.

What is Oktoberfest?

500

Kids do this on Halloween - be sure to say "thank you".

What is Treat or Treat?

500

This Netflix phenomenon premiered in October 2016, blending 80s nostalgia, sci-fi, and horror in a small town called Hawkins.

What is Stranger Things?

500

This Spider-Man star born October 8, 1970, also played Gatsby.

Who is Matt Damon?

1000

October’s birthstone is this fiery orange gem.

What is the Opal (or Tourmaline)?

1000

This traditional autumn activity combines hay bales, a tractor, and often spooky decorations to transport groups through fields.

What is a hayride?

1000

This 1978 horror classic directed by John Carpenter introduced audiences to Michael Myers

What is Halloween?

1000

Born October 5, 1975, this Oscar-winning actress starred in both Titanic and The Reader and is known for her collaboration with director James Cameron.

Who is Kate Winslet?

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