Halloween Riddles
These Halloween riddles are perfect for Halloween parties, trick-or-treat night, classroom fun, or just passing the time on an October evening, Halloween riddles are a fun way to challenge your wits and tickle your funny bone at the same time.
Here are some Halloween-themed riddles that are spooky (but not scary), silly, punny, and just the right mix of clever and creepy. We’ve divided them into categories for kids, teens, adults, and even a few you can use as part of a Halloween scavenger hunt or classroom game.
So grab your pumpkin spice latte, light a jack-o’-lantern, and let’s riddle our way into the Halloween spirit!
Why Halloween Riddles Are a Great Idea
Before we get into the riddles, let’s talk about why they’re such a fun Halloween tradition:
- Screen-Free Fun: No batteries required! Just brains, laughter, and maybe a flashlight under your chin for spooky effect.
- Perfect Icebreakers: Great for Halloween parties, especially if you have a mix of guests.
- Family-Friendly Entertainment: Everyone from toddlers to grandparents can enjoy them.
- Great for Teachers: Use them in the classroom as warm-ups or holiday-themed language activities.
- Candy-Free Treats: Ideal if you’re looking for non-sugar Halloween fun!
Easy Halloween Riddles for Kids
These are great for ages 5–10, silly, simple, and totally kid-friendly.
- What is a ghost’s favorite dessert?
I scream! - What do you get when you cross a vampire and a snowman?
Frostbite! - Why did the skeleton go to the party alone?
Because he had no body to go with! - What room does a ghost not need?
A living room! - Why didn’t the mummy go out to dinner?
Because he was all wrapped up! - What kind of music do mummies listen to?
Wrap music! - Why are graveyards so noisy?
Because of all the coffin! - What do witches use to keep their hair up?
Scare spray! - Where does a ghost go on vacation?
Mali-boo! - What do you call two witches sharing an apartment?
Broommates!
Trickier Halloween Riddles for Teens
Got tweens or teens who think they’re too cool for kids’ jokes? These ones might just stump them!
- I have a spine but no bones. I’m full of stories but I can’t speak. What am I?
A book. - You see me once in October, twice in every week, but never in a month. What am I?
The letter “e”. - I can be cracked, made, told, and played, but during Halloween, I’m often spooky. What am I?
A joke! - The more you take away from me, the bigger I get. What am I?
A hole. - You buy me to eat, but you never eat me. What am I?
A plate. - When I am in the room, you are sometimes afraid. But when I leave, you’ll feel brave. What am I?
Darkness.
Halloween Riddles for Adults (and Teens)
These riddles are perfect for Halloween parties or game nights with older kids and grown-ups.
- The person who made me doesn’t need me. The person who buys me doesn’t use me. The person who uses me never knows they’re using me. What am I?
A coffin. - I’m tall when I’m young, and short when I’m old. What am I?
A candle. - You see me in October. I’m orange, round, and wear a smile or frown. What am I?
A jack-o’-lantern. - I have teeth but can’t bite. What am I?
A comb. - If you’ve got it, you want to share it. If you share it, you no longer have it. What is it?
A secret. - The more you feed me, the more I grow. I live but I don’t breathe. What am I?
A fire.
Witchy Wordplay Riddles
Perfect for fans of spells, potions, and pointy hats!
- What do witches put on their bagels?
Scream cheese! - Why do witches have fun at the beach?
Because of the sand-witches! - Why was the witch’s broom late?
It swept in! - Why did the witch stay in a hotel?
She heard they had broom service! - What’s a witch’s favorite school subject?
Spelling!
Halloween Riddles for a Spooky Scavenger Hunt
Use these riddles as clues to lead kids (or guests) around your house or yard during a Halloween treasure hunt!
- I’m cold and white and can hang on a door. I’m full of bones and nothing more. (What am I?)
Skeleton decoration on a door! - Go to the place where you rest your head, a creature waits beneath your bed.
(Next clue is under the bed!) - I shine at night and love the sky. I’m big and round and up so high. (Where am I?)
Window or moon-shaped decoration. - You open me wide and look inside. I’m full of cold and treats to hide. (What am I?)
The fridge or freezer. - You’ll find your next clue with something sweet. It’s where we store our Halloween treats!
Candy bowl or pantry.
Outdoor Halloween Treasure Hunt
Halloween Riddle Game Ideas
Here are a few fun ways to turn these riddles into games:
1. Riddle Relay
Split kids into teams. Give each team a riddle to solve, once they solve it, they get the next one. First team to finish wins a spooky prize!
2. Riddle or Dare
At your Halloween party, set up a game where each player must either solve a riddle or do a silly Halloween dare (like “howl like a werewolf” or “walk like a mummy”).
3. Candy Clue Challenge
Hide candy around your house or yard and attach a riddle clue to each spot. They have to solve the riddle to find the next treat!
Create Your Own Halloween Riddles!
Encourage kids or students to make up their own Halloween riddles, it’s a great creative writing activity! Here are some starters:
- “What do you get when you cross a ____ with a ____?”
- “Why did the ____ go to the ____?”
- “I am spooky and slimy and hide in your ____…”
Turn it into a classroom or party competition and vote on the funniest or creepiest ones!
Whether you’re looking to entertain a group of little monsters, liven up a Halloween party, or just get a few giggles around the dinner table, Halloween riddles are a timeless, fun, and super easy way to get into the spooky spirit.
They don’t require anything fancy, just a bit of imagination. So, grab your ghostly gang, print out a few of these riddles, and get ready for some hauntingly hilarious fun.
