Boo or False
T/F: Pumpkins are technically a fruit
True- they grow from a flower and contain a seed.
This creature, often featured in horror films, is a type of fish with rows of razor-sharp teeth and a reputation for frenzied attacks — though most species are harmless.
Piranha
This candy’s name comes from the sound it makes when you eat it, and it was originally sold as a penny candy in the 1950s.
Pop Rocks
What are pumpkin seeds called?
Pepitas
In the film Hocus Pocus, what are the names of the three Sanderson sisters?
Winifred, Mary, and Sarah
T/F: Black cats are considered bad luck in all cultures.
False- Some places consider them good luck (ex. U.K. and Japan)
This nocturnal mammal, often mistaken for a rodent, glides through the air using a membrane called a patagium and is known for its eerie, silent movements through forests at night.
Flying Squirrel
This candy, often mistaken for gum, is actually a chewy taffy and was invented in 1922 by the Curtiss Candy Company.
Charleston Chew
Pumpkins may look heavy and solid, but they’re mostly made of what?
Water
Morticia Addams has been portrayed by several actresses over the years in different versions of The Addams Family. Can you name one of them?
Extra points if you can name the year, or movie/series name.
Carolyn Jones- 1960s and 1977 (The Addams Family TV series and the 1977 special Halloween with the New Addams Family )
Anjelica Huston- 1991 and 1993 (The Addams Family and its 1993 sequel Addams Family Values)
Daryl Hannah- 1998 (Movie- Addams Family Reunion)
Ellie Harvie - 1990s (TV- The New Addams Family)
Catherine Zeta-Jones - 2020s (TV- Wednesday)
T/F: The word "Halloween" comes from "All Hallows Evening"
True
This insect, often found in graveyards and decaying matter, was once believed to be a harbinger of death due to its eerie glow.
Firefly or lightning bug
This candy bar, introduced in 1932, was originally marketed as a “meal replacement” due to its high calorie count and was named after a popular horse, not a baseball player.
Baby Ruth
Largest pumpkin ever grown weighed over_________ lbs.
2,700
Which pop star famously dressed as a giant fried egg for Halloween in 2021, continuing her tradition of quirky costumes?
Katy Perry
T/F: Wearing costumes on Halloween was originally meant to disguise oneself from the ghost in the area.
True
This amphibian’s toxin was used by indigenous tribes to coat blow darts, and its bright color warns predators to stay away.
poison dart frog
Candy corn was originally called...
Chicken Feed
The tradition of carving jack-o'-lanterns originated in which country?
Ireland-
They carved turnips and potatoes to ward off evil spirits. When Irish immigrants came to America, they found that pumpkins.
Which 1984 song by Ray Parker Jr. became a Halloween staple thanks to its connection to a blockbuster supernatural comedy film?
Ghostbusters
T/F: Bats are commonly associated with Halloween because they were believed to be witches in disguise.
False- bats became associated with Halloween because they were often seen around bonfires during ancient Samhain festivals
The mythical creature known as the “Chupacabra” is said to attack and drink the blood of these animals.
Goats
This candy was originally marketed as a throat lozenge in the 1800s before becoming a popular Halloween treat.
Smarties
Where is the Pumpkin Capital of the World?
Morton, Illinois (abt a 2 hour drive outside the city)
Which long-running animated TV show features a yearly “Treehouse of Horror” Halloween special?
The Simpsons