Looking for Halloween trivia near you? Spooky season is the best month of the year for themed trivia, and bars, breweries, libraries and museums across the country are running Halloween trivia nights, horror movie trivia and costume-contest quiz nights all October long.
We found 29 Halloween and horror trivia nights in 18 states between now and October 31, 2026, with dates, start times, prices and ticket links. If you need things to do for Halloween that aren’t a haunted house or another costume party, start here.
Quick answers
When is Halloween 2026? Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Best night for Halloween trivia this year? Thursday, October 29: four events on this list, including our featured pro-wrestling Halloween showcase in Wallingford, CT.
Is Halloween trivia free? Most events on this list are free to play. Fundraisers run $40 to $75 per team.
Featured: Halloween Pro-Wrestling Trivia at Yellow King, Wallingford, CT
Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM · Yellow King, 920 S Colony St, Wallingford, CT 06492 · Free · Hosted by Best Trivia Ever
Halloween trivia, but make it a steel-cage match. Best Trivia Ever, the Connecticut based trivia company behind weekly quiz nights around the nation, is putting on a free Halloween pro-wrestling trivia showcase at Yellow King in Wallingford, two days before Halloween.
Expect Halloween questions with a pro-wrestling twist: monsters, masked men, heel turns and spooky-season pop culture, all delivered with the energy of a ring announcer. You don’t need to be a wrestling superfan to play. Bring a team, bring a costume and bring your best entrance music.
- When: Thursday, October 29, 2026, 8:00 PM
- Where: Yellow King, 920 S Colony St, Wallingford, CT 06492
- Cost: Free to play
- Host: Best Trivia Ever, who also run trivia at Yellow King every Thursday at 8:00 PM
- Why go: It’s one of the most original Halloween activities for adults in Connecticut, and it’s free
The showcase caps a full month of Best Trivia Ever horror nights across Connecticut and more. Warm up at any of these:
- Oct 12 (Mon): Horror Movie Trivia Night at Stonebridge, Milford, CT
- Oct 15 (Thu): 2020s Horror Movie Trivia Night at Hop & Vine Taproom, Stamford, CT
- Oct 17 (Sat): American Horror Story Trivia Night at Perkatory Coffee Roasters, Southington, CT
- Oct 19 (Mon): True Blood Trivia Night at Stonebridge, Milford, CT
- Oct 20 (Tue): Halloween Trivia Night at La Bocca Ristorante & Vineria, White Plains, NY
- Oct 22 (Thu): Scream Trivia Night at Dockside Brewery, Milford, CT
Also nearby: the Bristol Public Library’s Halloween Tea & Trivia runs the night before the showcase, about half an hour from Yellow King.
Halloween trivia near me: every event at a glance
Sorted by state, so you can scan for Halloween trivia near you. Tap a venue to jump to the full details, or go straight to tickets.
| State | City | Venue | Date | Time | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | Palo Alto, CA | Environmental Volunteers EcoCenter | Oct 17 | 3:00 PM | Halloween |
| California | San Diego, CA | Wild Hare Bar Garden | Oct 24 | 4:00 PM | Halloween |
| California | San Jose, CA | Hapa's Brewing Company | Oct 31 | 6:00 PM | Harry Potter |
| Colorado | Denver, CO | Odell Brewing Sloan's Lake | Oct 24 | 7:00 PM | Horror movies |
| Connecticut | Bristol, CT | Bristol Public Library | Oct 28 | 6:30 PM | Halloween |
| Connecticut | Milford, CT | Stonebridge | Oct 12 | 7:00 PM | Horror movies |
| Connecticut | Milford, CT | Stonebridge | Oct 19 | 7:00 PM | True Blood |
| Connecticut | Milford, CT | Dockside Brewery | Oct 22 | 7:00 PM | Scream |
| Connecticut | Southington, CT | Perkatory Coffee Roasters | Oct 17 | 6:00 PM | American Horror Story |
| Connecticut | Stamford, CT | Hop & Vine Taproom | Oct 15 | 7:00 PM | 2020s horror |
| Connecticut | Wallingford, CT | Yellow King | Oct 29 | 8:00 PM | Halloween + pro wrestling |
| Georgia | Marietta, GA | Switzer Library | Oct 20 | 6:00 PM | Horror movies |
| Illinois | Chicago, IL | Snakes & Lattes Chicago | Oct 15 | 7:00 PM | Horror movies |
| Illinois | Chicago, IL | Benchmark | Oct 15 | 7:30 PM | Horror movies |
| Indiana | Evansville, IN | Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse | Oct 15 | 6:00 PM | Halloween fundraiser |
| Massachusetts | Cambridge, MA | CanalSide at CambridgeSide | Oct 29 | 6:00 PM | Halloween |
| Massachusetts | Everett, MA | Park-9 Dog Bar | Oct 7 | 7:30 PM | Hocus Pocus |
| Missouri | Lancaster, MO | Schuyler County Library | Oct 23 | 5:30 PM | Halloween |
| New Jersey | Hoboken, NJ | The Shepherd & the Knucklehead | Oct 28 | 8:00 PM | Harry Potter |
| New Mexico | Albuquerque, NM | Revel (Lobby Bar) | Oct 22 | 6:00 PM | Halloween and horror |
| New York | Forestville, NY | Merritt Estate Winery | Oct 23 | 6:00 PM | Halloween |
| New York | White Plains, NY | La Bocca Ristorante & Vineria | Oct 20 | TBA | Halloween |
| North Carolina | Raleigh, NC | Athens Drive Community Library | Oct 24 | 1:00 PM | Halloween |
| Ohio | Fairborn, OH | Fairborn Community Library | Oct 17 | 6:00 PM | Halloween |
| Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh, PA | Senator John Heinz History Center | Oct 29 | 6:30 PM | Halloween and horror |
| Tennessee | Clarksville, TN | Unknown Haunt | Oct 11 | 8:00 PM | Horror |
| Texas | Plano, TX | Legacy Hall (Lexus Box Garden) | Oct 27 | 7:00 PM | Halloween |
| Virginia | Arlington, VA | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Crystal City | Oct 29 | 7:00 PM | Horror movies |
| Wisconsin | Sheboygan Falls, WI | Fat Cow | Oct 16 | 6:00 PM | Halloween fundraiser |
Halloween trivia nights in October 2026, week by week
October 5–11
Park-9 Dog Bar: Hocus Pocus Trivia (Everett, MA)
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM · 48 Waters Ave, Everett, MA 02149 · Free
A Sanderson Sisters night at a dog bar. Bring your pup, dress as your favorite witch sister and play a round of Hocus Pocus trivia with a beer in hand.
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Unknown Haunt: Halloween Extravaganza Costume Ball: Horror Trivia (Clarksville, TN)
Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM · 1801 Fort Campbell Blvd, Clarksville, TN · $13 adults
A haunted attraction hosts an adult costume ball with horror trivia. Earlier in the evening (6:00 PM) there is a kids' Monster Meet & Greet, so it doubles as a family Halloween activity.
October 12–18
Stonebridge: Horror Movie Trivia Night (Milford, CT)
Monday, October 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM · 50 Daniel St, Milford, CT 06460 · Best Trivia Ever night
Best Trivia Ever kicks off its October horror run at Stonebridge with a full night of horror movie questions, from the classics to the cult favorites.
Stonebridge on PubTriviaNight · trivia by Best Trivia Ever
Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse: Halloween Trivia Night & Costume Contest (Evansville, IN)
Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM · 201 NW Fourth St, Evansville, IN 47708 · $75 per team (up to 6)
Habitat for Humanity of Evansville's young professionals group runs a Halloween trivia night and costume contest inside the historic courthouse. Proceeds support Habitat's local builds.
Snakes & Lattes Chicago: Horror Movies Trivia Night (Chicago, IL)
Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM · 1965 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 · Ticketed by table
The board game cafe swaps its usual quiz for horror movie questions, running roughly 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Tables are sold in advance, so book early if you have a full team.
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Hop & Vine Taproom: 2020s Horror Movie Trivia Night (Stamford, CT)
Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM · 30 Spring St, Stamford, CT 06901 · Best Trivia Ever night
A horror trivia night built entirely on this decade's scares. If you've kept up with the last few years of A24, Blumhouse and streaming horror, this is your night.
Hop & Vine Taproom on PubTriviaNight · trivia by Best Trivia Ever
Benchmark: Horror Movie Trivia (Chicago, IL)
Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM · 1510 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610 · Reserve a table
Old Town sports bar Benchmark closes out its fall horror trivia series with Halloween cocktails on the menu. Tables can be reserved through OpenTable.
Tickets and details · Benchmark on PubTriviaNight
Fat Cow: Boo Trivia (Sheboygan Falls, WI)
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM · 406 Broadway St, Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085 · $40 per team (up to 4)
Halloween trivia fundraiser for the Sheboygan Theatre Company. Grab three friends, pick a spooky team name and support local theater.
Environmental Volunteers EcoCenter: Trick or Trivia in the Baylands (Palo Alto, CA)
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM · 2560 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303 · Free ($10 suggested donation)
A Jeopardy-style afternoon of Halloween facts, spooky nature trivia and ghost stories on the edge of the Baylands. Suggested for ages 12 and up, so it works as a family Halloween activity.
Fairborn Community Library: Terrifying Trivia (Fairborn, OH)
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM · Fairborn, OH · Free
An after-hours, adults-only Halloween trivia night during Fairborn's Halloween Fest, with prizes for top scores and best costumes. Teams of up to 8; register by October 16 for a free Terrifying Trivia mug.
Perkatory Coffee Roasters: American Horror Story Trivia Night (Southington, CT)
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM · 168 Center St, Suite 108, Southington, CT 06489 · Best Trivia Ever night
A full night on Ryan Murphy's anthology series, from Murder House onward, at Southington's coffee roaster.
Perkatory Coffee Roasters on PubTriviaNight · trivia by Best Trivia Ever
October 19–25
Stonebridge: True Blood Trivia Night (Milford, CT)
Monday, October 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM · 50 Daniel St, Milford, CT 06460 · Best Trivia Ever night
Back to Stonebridge for a vampire-themed night on HBO's True Blood. Bon Temps residents welcome.
Stonebridge on PubTriviaNight · trivia by Best Trivia Ever
Switzer Library: Horror Movie Trivia (Marietta, GA)
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM · 266 Roswell St, Marietta, GA 30060 · Free (registration)
The Scary-etta Film Society quizzes adults on classic chillers, modern scares, iconic villains and cult favorites. Ages 18 and up.
La Bocca Ristorante & Vineria: Halloween Trivia Night (White Plains, NY)
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 (start time TBA) · 8 Church St, White Plains, NY 10601 · Best Trivia Ever night
Best Trivia Ever crosses the state line for a Halloween trivia night at this downtown White Plains Italian restaurant and wine bar.
Revel (Lobby Bar): Trick or Trivia: Halloween & Horror Movie Trivia (Albuquerque, NM)
Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM · 4720 Alexander Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107 · Free
Teams of up to six play for first, second and third place in Revel's lobby bar. No tickets needed; sign-up starts at 6:00 PM.
Dockside Brewery: Scream Trivia Night (Milford, CT)
Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM · 40 Bridgeport Ave, Milford, CT 06460 · Best Trivia Ever night
Ghostface night at Dockside Brewery: questions on the Scream franchise, the meta-horror rules and every "What's your favorite scary movie?"
Dockside Brewery on PubTriviaNight · trivia by Best Trivia Ever
Schuyler County Library: Halloween Trivia Night (Lancaster, MO)
Friday, October 23, 2026 at 5:30 PM · 108 E Jackson St, Lancaster, MO 63548 · Call to register
A small-town library Halloween trivia night for teams of two to five. Call 660-457-3731 to sign up your team.
Merritt Estate Winery: Hallo-Wine Trivia Night (Forestville, NY)
Friday, October 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM · 2264 King Rd, Forestville, NY 14062 · Free
Halloween lore and Halloween movie trivia at a Western New York winery. Teams of up to four play for a $100 gift basket, and anyone in costume gets a free wine tasting.
Athens Drive Community Library: Halloween Trivia (Raleigh, NC)
Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM · 1420 Athens Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606 · Free (registration required)
An afternoon of all-things-spooky trivia for ages 13 and up. Play with a group or on your own; space is limited, so register ahead.
Wild Hare Bar Garden: Put Your Halloween Knowledge to the Test (San Diego, CA)
Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM · 401 K St #C, San Diego, CA 92101 · Free to play
Halloween trivia in the East Village's outdoor bar garden. Costumes are encouraged.
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Odell Brewing Sloan's Lake: Horror Movie Trivia (Denver, CO)
Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM · 1625 Perry St, Denver, CO 80204 · Free
Horror movie trivia at Odell's Sloan's Lake brewhouse and pizzeria. Play on your phone and wear your best spooky outfit for a shot at prizes.
Tickets and details · Odell Brewing Sloan's Lake on PubTriviaNight
Halloween week: October 26–31
Legacy Hall (Lexus Box Garden): Halloween Themed Trivia Night (Plano, TX)
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM · 7800 Windrose Ave, Plano, TX 75024 · Free (RSVP)
All-ages Halloween trivia covering horror movies, creepy characters, spooky songs and traditions, played on your phone in Legacy Hall's outdoor Box Garden. Doors at 6:00 PM; winners get Legacy Hall gift cards.
Bristol Public Library: Tea & Trivia: Halloween Theme (Bristol, CT)
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM · 5 High St, Bristol, CT 06010 · Free (18+)
Jeopardy-style trivia with Halloween categories and refreshments. Ages 18 and up; register at bristollib.com or call 860-584-7787 x3. It is about half an hour from Yellow King, so Connecticut players can make it a Halloween trivia double-header.
The Shepherd & the Knucklehead: Harry Potter (Movies) Trivia + Costume Contest (Hoboken, NJ)
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM · 1313 Willow Ave, Hoboken, NJ 07030 · Ticketed
Trivia, AD runs five rounds on all eight films (Horcruxes, Quidditch, spells), followed by a costume contest. Robes and wands strongly encouraged.
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CanalSide at CambridgeSide: Halloween Themed Trivia (Cambridge, MA)
Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM · 100 CambridgeSide Pl, Cambridge, MA 02141 · Free
Halloween movies, music, pop culture and traditions, with food and drinks from CanalSide and C-Side Bar. Gather a team and play for prizes.
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Senator John Heinz History Center: Hidden History Trivia Night: Halloween Edition (Pittsburgh, PA)
Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM · 1212 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 · Ticketed (21+)
Creepy pop culture, ominous Pittsburgh tales and classic horror films inside the history center. Complimentary snacks and a cash bar; doors at 6:00 PM.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Crystal City: Horror Movie Trivia: Scream Queens (Arlington, VA)
Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM · 1660 Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA 22202 · Free
Five rounds on slashers and supernatural thrillers, from Scream and Halloween to The Conjuring. Teams of up to eight or solo players; doors at 6:30 PM.
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Hapa's Brewing Company: Harry Potter Trivia Night (San Jose, CA)
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 6:00 PM · 59 Barack Obama Blvd, San Jose, CA 95110 · Ticketed (team and solo tickets)
Spend Halloween night on four rounds of Harry Potter books and films trivia from Brainstormer Trivia, plus a costume contest. Check-in at 6:00 PM, trivia at 7:00 PM sharp.
Tickets and details · Hapa's Brewing Company on PubTriviaNight
Also on Thursday, October 29: our featured Halloween pro-wrestling trivia showcase at Yellow King in Wallingford, CT.
More Halloween things to do for trivia fans
- Puttshack Halloween trivia (October 8–31): Puttshack mini-golf locations are adding Halloween trivia to the course with seasonal drinks, plus costume discounts on October 31.
- Spooky Thursdays in Phoenixville, PA: Fun Dungeon Brewcade & Billiards runs themed trivia every Thursday at 8:00 PM and kicked off October with Guess the Spooky Movie.
- ACOTAR 6 midnight release parties (October 26): dozens of bookstores and bars are running trivia while they count down to A Court of Splintered Harmony. See our ACOTAR trivia near me guide.
- Your regular trivia night: plenty of weekly quizzes add a Halloween round in late October. Find trivia near you by city and day.
Halloween trivia FAQ
Is there Halloween trivia near me?
This guide lists 29 Halloween and horror trivia nights in 18 states, from Milford and Boston to Denver, Albuquerque and San Diego. Use the state filter in the table above. If nothing is close, browse weekly trivia near you; many hosts add Halloween rounds in the last two weeks of October.
What are good Halloween activities for adults?
Halloween trivia is one of the easiest: no tickets to a haunted house, no hours in line, and you can still wear the costume. Several events on this list are 18+ or 21+, including the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Fairborn Community Library in Ohio and Bristol Public Library in Connecticut.
When is Halloween 2026?
Halloween falls on Saturday, October 31, 2026, so most bars schedule their Halloween trivia the week before. Thursday, October 29 is the busiest night on this list.
How much does Halloween trivia cost?
Most of the events here are free to play. Ticketed nights include Unknown Haunt in Clarksville ($13), the Boo Trivia fundraiser in Sheboygan Falls ($40 per team) and Habitat for Humanity's Evansville night ($75 per team).
Do I have to wear a costume to Halloween trivia?
No, but it helps. Many of these nights give prizes for the best costume, and Merritt Estate Winery gives anyone in costume a free wine tasting.
What kind of questions come up at Halloween trivia?
Expect horror movies (Scream, Halloween, The Conjuring), Halloween traditions and history, spooky songs, witches and wizards, and local ghost stories. Themed nights narrow it down: Hocus Pocus in Everett, American Horror Story in Southington, True Blood and Scream in Milford, Harry Potter in Hoboken and San Jose, and pro wrestling at our featured night in Wallingford.
Want Halloween trivia at your bar?
If you run a bar, brewery or restaurant and want a themed trivia night (Halloween, horror, or a weekly quiz), we can connect you with a trivia host in your area. And if you already host trivia, get it listed on PubTriviaNight so people searching for trivia near me can find you. Listings are free.
How we built this list
Every event comes from a public listing and was checked for an actual trivia component. Events that ended before publication were left out. Verified October 2026. Times, prices and ticket availability change, so confirm with the organizer before you go.
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