65 Halloween Riddles for Kids with Answers 2025

Looking for a playful way to celebrate Halloween? These riddles are silly, spooky and perfect for kids of all ages. See if you can solve each riddle before checking the answer, and share them with friends to give everyone a giggle!

 

1. I’m round and orange with a glowing grin. Carve me on Halloween and put a candle in. What am I?

Answer: jack‑o’‑lantern.

 

2. I flap in the night and hang upside down. I’m not a bird but I can fly around town. What am I?

Answer: bat.

 

3. Black as night and sly as can be, crossing your path might frighten thee. Who am I?

Answer: black cat.

 

4. I have eight legs and spin silky thread. My home might be in a corner overhead. Who am I?

Answer: spider.

 

5. Tall and skinny, made of straw and dressed like a man, I stand in fields to scare birds when I can. Who am I?

Answer: scarecrow.

 

6. Wear a sheet and say ‘boo’! I’m not really real, I’m just dressing like you. What am I pretending to be?

Answer: ghost.

 

7. I’m a pot for witches brewing bubbly goo. Toss in eye of newt and a frog or two. What am I?

Answer: cauldron.

 

8. I have bones but no skin or meat. At Halloween I love to dance down the street. What am I?

Answer: skeleton.

 

9. With a broom to fly and a pointy hat, I stir up spells with this and that. Who am I?

Answer: witch.

 

10. I sleep in a coffin, avoid garlic for supper. I drink red ‘juice’ and wear a black cape like a flapper. Who am I?

Answer: vampire.

 

11. I howl at the moon and I’m covered in hair. When I change from a man, people stare. What am I?

Answer: werewolf.

 

12. I open squeaky doors and glow at night. Shine me in the dark to give yourself light. What am I?

Answer: flashlight.

 

13. I am soft and squishy and shaped like corn. Bright orange and yellow, at Halloween I’m born. What am I?

Answer: Candy corn.

 

14. I wear a cloak and hold a scythe too. I come for everyone, even me and you. Who am I?

Answer: The Grim Reaper.

 

15. I look like a brain but I’m wobbly and sweet. I’m made of gelatin and a spooky treat. What am I?

Answer: Jell‑O brain.

 

16. I drip wax and glow bright. I sit inside pumpkins on Halloween night. What am I?

Answer: candle.

 

17. I’m brewed from apples and cinnamon spice. Steaming and sweet, on a cold night I’m nice. What drink am I?

Answer: Hot apple cider.

 

18. I wrap myself in bandages from head to toe. I shuffle and moan as through tombs I go. What am I?

Answer: A mummy.

 

19. I say ‘trick or treat’ and knock on doors. I wear a costume and travel in scores. Who am I?

Answer: A trick‑or‑treater.

 

20. I have no nose or eyes but still can see. I may glow and I’m often spooky. What am I?

Answer: A ghost decoration or pumpkin face.

 

21. I’m a feline friend with a witch I might roam. I purr and meow and call a broom my home. Who am I?

Answer: A witch’s cat.

 

22. I can show you your reflection at night. Some say I can take you to another site. What am I?

Answer: A mirror.

 

23. I’m crunchy and sweet when popped and rolled. I’m a ball of corn for young and old. What am I?

Answer: A popcorn ball.

 

24. I’m a piece of paper with a clue written on it. I’m hidden in a haunted house where you’ll find it. What am I?

Answer: A scavenger hunt riddle.

 

25. I’m a scarecrow’s head but I’m not real hair. Kids attach me to sticks and wave me in air. What am I?

Answer: A straw wig or hay.

 

26. Kids wear me to collect candy across the street. I have a handle and a face, I’m pretty neat. What am I?

Answer: A pumpkin pail.

 

27. I’m sticky, sweet and gooey, too. Stretch me and chew me; I’ll stick to your shoe. What am I?

Answer: Caramel or taffy.

 

28. I might be spooky but I’m just a fall tree. My leaves are crunchy and orange; that’s me! What am I?

Answer: A maple or oak tree with autumn leaves.

 

29. I’m a decoration that dangles from the ceiling. I’m made of paper and I’m friendly and appealing. What am I?

Answer: A paper lantern or garland.

 

30. Clap your hands and I’ll laugh with glee. I’m a toy that pops up to say boo to thee. What am I?

Answer: A jack‑in‑the‑box.

 

31. I’m served in pies and lattes in fall. I’m orange and sweet, enjoyed by all. What am I?

Answer: Pumpkin.

 

32. I tickle your nose and smell like spice. I’m baked in cookies and taste so nice. What am I?

Answer: Ginger or cinnamon.

 

33. I’m a castle creature that sleeps all day and wakes at night to come out and play. What am I?

Answer: A bat.

 

34. I’m green and icky and love to be messy. I’m made in a lab and might be called goopy jelly. What am I?

Answer: Slime.

 

35. I’m big and full and light up the night. I make wolves howl when I’m shining bright. What am I?

Answer: The full moon.

 

36. I hide under beds and in closets, too. I’m more silly than scary and I won’t hurt you. Who am I?

Answer: playful monster.

 

37. I’m what witches read when they need to cast spells. I’m full of potions and spooky details. What am I?

Answer: spell book.

 

38. I’m chewy and fruity and stretch like a rope. Kids love to share me and toss me and hope. What am I?

Answer: Licorice.

 

39. I go on your face when you want to pretend. I can be silly or spooky depending on the trend. What am I?

Answer: mask.

 

40. I’m an entrance to a spooky place. Creaky and cobwebbed, I open with grace. What am I?

Answer: haunted house door.

 

41. I’m sticky and woven by eight little feet. I hang in corners and catch bugs to eat. What am I?

Answer: spider web.

 

42. I get put on your cheeks to make you blush red. I’m used in costumes to paint your head. What am I?

Answer: Face paint or makeup.

 

43. I’m a magical twig that sparkles and shines. Witches and wizards use me to make good things mine. What am I?

Answer: wand.

 

44. I’m swirling, smoky and hide what’s ahead. I roll in at night when the ghosts go to bed. What am I?

Answer: Fog or mist.

 

45. I’m a sign on the lawn that lights up bright. I tell everyone to stop for a fright. What am I?

Answer: yard sign or light‑up ghost.

 

46. I’m a classic character with bolts in my neck. I’m made from body parts and science, oh heck! Who am I?

Answer: Frankenstein’s Monster.

 

47. I drip and ooze from your pumpkin pie. I’m sweet and whipped and light as the sky. What am I?

Answer: Whipped cream.

 

48. I’m used to carve pumpkins without cutting your hand. I’m sharper than a fork but smaller than a pan. What am I?

Answer: carving knife or pumpkin carving tool.

 

49. I’m a sound you make when something spooks you. It sounds like a sneeze but isn’t ‘achoo’. What sound am I?

Answer: Eek!

 

50. I’m shaped like a small pillow and orange inside. Filled with peanut butter, I’m a candy treat wide. What am I?

Answer: peanut butter cup.

 

51. I’m the man with no head who rides through the night. I search for my head by the lantern’s light. Who am I?

Answer: The Headless Horseman.

 

52. I’m a maze made of stalks standing tall. Walk through me carefully so you don’t fall. What am I?

Answer: A corn maze.

 

53. I hoot at night and have big eyes too. I’m wise and perched in a tree; who? Who?

Answer: An owl.

 

54. I’m a box full of mystery with things to touch. Kids stick in their hands and guess what’s what. What am I?

Answer: A Halloween mystery box.

 

55. I fall from trees and crunch when you tread. I’m orange, red and yellow, and land on your head. What am I?

Answer: Autumn leaves.

 

56. I keep the potion from spilling over when witches cook. I’m placed on top of the cauldron; take a look. What am I?

Answer: A lid.

 

57. I’m sour and wiggly and come in bright colors too. Kids love to pretend I’m worms in their stew. What am I?

Answer: Gummy worms.

 

58. I’m little and bright and help cars see you. Wear me on your costume so you can be safe too. What am I?

Answer: A reflective sticker or vest.

 

59. I’m the sound a cat might make when it jumps out to scare you. It’s a high‑pitched cry that rhymes with ‘how’.

Answer: A yowl or meow.

 

60. I’m tall and pointed with stars and moons. Wizards wear me when practicing runes. What am I?

Answer: A wizard hat.

 

61. I’m a sweet treat with a hole in the middle. Frosted orange or chocolate, I make kids giggle. What am I?

Answer: mini donut.

 

62. I’m a sign you leave on your porch when you’re out of treats. It lets the trick‑or‑treaters know not to knock for sweets. What am I?

Answer: ‘Sorry, out of candy’ sign.

 

63. I’m the big bowl everyone reaches in. I’m filled with candy for a Halloween grin. What am I?

Answer: candy bowl.

 

64. I’m the speaker behind the curtain in a haunted house tour. I whisper spooky words and make you tremble more. What am I?

Answer: sound effect machine or hidden speaker.

 

65. I’m filled with air and tied to a string. I’m shaped like a ghost or pumpkin for your party bling. What am I?

Answer: Halloween balloon.

 

Halloween riddles are a silly and spooky way for kids to use their brains while having a good laugh. They’re perfect for sharing at school, during parties, or while trick-or-treating with friends. No matter where you tell them, riddles add an extra touch of fun to the Halloween celebration!