October Happening
October Holidays
October Babies
October Music
October, October
Fall Food
100
What sport is involved in the "October Classic"?
Baseball.
The Major League Baseball World Series, often called the “October Classic,” typically begins in late October. This year, the Blue Jays are a part of the October Classic!
100
This is the spookiest date of the year for children.
October 31 - Halloween
100
This October baby sang and danced "The Twist"
a) Don Ho b) Chubby Checker c) Chuck Berry
Chubby Checker
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100
On October 16th, 1961, Patsy Cline released her cover of the Willie Nelson song "Crazy".
Complete the lyrics: "Crazy. I'm crazy for feeling..."
"...so lonely" "...so blue"
The song’s success elevated the career of its writer, and up-and-comer from Texas named Willie Nelson.
100
October has this many days in the month (and don't say "all of them")
31
100
Apples dipped in this sweet, melted topping are a fall
favorite
Caramel
200
True or False: October was the eighth month in the Roman calendar.
True
The name “October” comes from the Latin word “octo,” meaning eight, as it was originally the eighth month in the Roman calendar. October was the eighth month before January and February were added
200
Every year, Canada celebrates this holiday on the second Monday of October, and the United States celebrates the same holiday on the fourth Thursday of November.
Thanksgiving
200
Born October 28, 1955, Bill Gates co-founded this company with the late Paul Allen
Microsoft
200
This "Blueberry Hill" singer passed away October 24, 2017 at age 89
a) Jerry Lee Lewis b) Fats Domino c) Carl Perkins
Fats Domino
200
This Jewish high holy day(s), which is the day of atonement, occurs on October 1st-2nd in 2025
Yom Kippur
200
This orange king of winter squashes is used to make
jack-o-lanterns
Pumpkin
300
What is the largest beer festival in the world which happens in Munich (Bavaria) every fall?
Oktoberfest
300
This is the only holiday that surpasses Halloween in annual consumer sales
Christmas
300
This October baby "slugger" was known as "The Mick" and "The Commerce Comet"
a) Mick Donald b) Mickey Mantle c) Mick Jagger
Mickey Mantle
300
Chuck Berry, a singer, songwriter, and rock-and-roll guitarist, was born October 18th, 1926. What is considered to be Chuck Berry's most famous song?
Johnny B. Goode
Released in 1958, this song is often regarded as Berry's signature track.
300
What is the birth flower for October?
a) hydrangea b) marigold c) petunia
B) marigold
300
These mini cabbages make their debut in fall
Brussels sprouts
400
Henry Ford introduced the Model T on October 1, 1908. What colour was it?
a) White b) Black c) Blue d) Red
Black
Henry Ford said, "Any customer can have a car painted any colour that [he/she] wants so long as it is black."
400
In 2025, Diwali was celebrated in October. Diwali is known as the Festival of _______?
The Festival of Lights
Diwali celebrates the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness.
400
Born October 31, 1936, he starred in three popular TV series: Bonanza, Little House on the Prairie, and Highway to Heaven
Michael Landon
400
This Beatles singer sued the U.S. government, alleging that he and his lawyer were bugged and wiretapped
John Lennon
(He was correct; he was wiretapped)
400
The moon appears larger and brighter than usual in October due to its proximity to Earth. What is the name of this moon? _____ moon
Hint: think about the season
Harvest Moon
400
This squash can be used in place of pasta by the same name
Spaghetti squash
(Spaghetti squash and butternut squash are examples of winter squash)
500
On October 17, 1939, he starred in the movie Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
a) Henry Fonda b) Jimmy Stewart c) Gary Cooper
Jimmy Stewart
500
This famous Halloween candy was created in the 1880's and was originally named "Chicken Feed"
Candy Corn
500
Artist Pablo Picasso was born on October 25, 1881. What was his nationality?
a) French b) Italian c) Spanish
Spanish.
(Picasso was Spanish but spent most of his adult life in France)
500
This singer's "I Want to Be Wanted" reached #1 in October of 1960
a) Connie Francis b) Brenda Lee c) Ricky Nelson
Brenda Lee
500
Tourmaline is one of October’s two birthstones; this is typically considered the primary birthstone
a) opal b) topaz c) ruby
A) Opal
(Opal is derived from the Greek word opallios, which means “to see a change of color”)
500
This is the generic name for a hot alcoholic beverage
a) cider b) cocoa c) toddy
(Hot) toddy
(Hot buttered rum is an example of a hot toddy)
600
October is known for the start of "Fall Colours", ranging from yellows to deep reds. What is the name of the chemical in the leaves that breaks down in Autumn to reveal other colours?
Chlorophyll
The vibrant colors of autumn leaves are due to the breakdown of chlorophyll, revealing other pigments present in the leaves.
600
This vegetable is part of a tradition the night before Halloween
a) Cabbage b) Carrot c) Acorn Squash
A) Cabbage
(The vegetable is often used in pranks on "Mischief Night," sometimes called "Cabbage Night," with people sometimes leaving stinky, rotten cabbage near neighbors' doors.)
600
This October baby was a motorcycle daredevil
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Evel Knievel
600
In October 1979, the band Fleetwood Mac got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Who is the lead singer of Fleetwood Mac?
Stevie Nicks
600
Libra is one of the zodiac signs ruling October; this is the other
Scorpio
600
What is the name of the amino acid in turkey that makes you tired after eating it?
Tryptophan
Tryptophan can make you sleepy because it is converted into melatonin, the hormone that regulates sleep.