Fall Trivia Questions (With Answers!)

Crisp air, crunchy leaves, cozy sweaters, and pumpkin spice everything—fall is one of the most beloved times of year. But how much do you really know about the season of harvest festivals, Halloween fun, and changing leaves? Whether you’re hosting a fall party, planning a classroom activity, or just love seasonal facts, this fall trivia quiz is packed with fun.
Answers are provided below, so grab a hot cider and start testing your autumn smarts!

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🍁 Fall Trivia Questions

Autumn Science & Nature

What causes leaves to change color in the fall?
What is the official first day of fall called?
What day of the year does fall typically begin in the Northern Hemisphere?
What pigment gives leaves their green color?
Why do trees shed their leaves in fall?
What term describes animals storing food or gaining weight for winter?
What is the name for the full moon closest to the autumn equinox?
What popular fall fruit is also a member of the rose family?
Which season comes directly after fall?
What’s the meteorological name for fall?

Fall Holidays & Celebrations

What spooky holiday is celebrated on October 31st?
What month is Thanksgiving celebrated in the U.S.?
What is the name of the Jewish holiday that typically falls in early fall and involves atonement?
What German celebration, originally held in Munich, is popular in the fall?
What is the Day of the Dead called in Spanish?
What color combinations are often associated with fall decorations?
What U.S. holiday celebrates veterans in November?
What fall festival involves hayrides, pumpkins, and apple cider?
What is the name of the Hindu festival of lights sometimes held in fall?
What fall holiday has traditions like trick-or-treating and costumes?

Fall Foods & Flavors

What spiced beverage is extremely popular during fall?
What pie flavor is commonly associated with Thanksgiving?
Which orange vegetable is carved during Halloween?
What sweet, sticky food is often used to coat apples in fall?
What fruit is traditionally pressed into cider during fall festivals?
What common fall spice blend includes cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves?
What flavor is associated with lattes and candles during fall?
What food is often baked inside a pie and spiced in fall?
What fall nut is used in pies and candy and grows in a shell?
What hot drink made from cocoa powder is common as fall temperatures drop?

Fall Sports & Activities

What sport is most associated with fall in the U.S.?
What type of outdoor race is often held in fall and involves running long distances?
What type of maze is commonly found on farms in the fall?
What are you doing if you’re bobbing for apples?
What do you call a celebration held outdoors with seasonal foods, music, and games?
What do people often rake in their yards during fall?
What do you call the U.S. championship game held at the end of fall baseball season?
What sport often has Homecoming celebrations during fall?
What’s the term for gathering apples from trees in fall?
What do people often jump into after collecting leaves?

Pop Culture & Fall Fun

What Disney movie features talking leaves and the song “Let It Go,” often watched in the fall?
What Peanuts character hosts a Thanksgiving and Halloween special?
What actress starred as a witch in the Halloween classic Hocus Pocus?
What fantasy TV series featuring pumpkins and scarecrows is a fall favorite?
What classic horror villain wears a white mask and appears in many Halloween movies?
What fall-themed song begins with “Come little leaves…”?
What do kids often say when knocking on doors on Halloween?
What is the name of the candle company famous for autumn scents?
What animated TV show features a character who always kicks a football and misses?
What toy-building blocks brand often releases Halloween and fall-themed kits?