The month of August means the last stretch of summer break, late-night stargazing, and squeezing in every bit of fun before school bells start ringing.
It’s also the time for one of Great Wolf Lodge’s biggest days of the year: 8/4, which marks our 84 Degrees Sale!
Test your family’s smarts with these fun August trivia questions, from back-to-school facts to late-summer science.
August History & Facts
- How many days are in August?
- August is the __ month of the year.
- Who is August named after?
- True or False: August used to be the 6th month of the year in the ancient Roman calendar.
- What is the birthstone for August?
August Nature & Sky Watching
- What famous meteor shower peaks in mid-August?
- What is the birth flower for August?
- What zodiac signs fall in August?
- True or False: August is typically the hottest month of the year in most of the U.S.
- What is a baby sea turtle called when it hatches in August along U.S. beaches?
Back-to-School & Late Summer Fun
- What school supply do you use to get rid of pencil mistakes?
- True or False: Some kids in the U.S. go back to school in August.
- What’s the name for the last big trip families often take before school starts?
- What is the most common color of school buses?
- What’s a popular way kids cool off on a hot August day?
Fun August Holidays
- What sweet summer fruit gets its own holiday on August 3rd?
- What furry friend is celebrated on August 8th?
- True or False: August 13th celebrates lefties everywhere.
- What treat is celebrated on August 2nd?
Great Wolf Lodge’s Big August Day: 8/4!
Great Wolf Lodge has its very own August celebration, and it’s one of the biggest sale days of the year! Test your trivia skills on these bonus questions:
- Why does Great Wolf Lodge celebrate with our “84° Sale” on August 4th?
- During the 8/4 sale, suites can start at how much per night?
- True or False: The 8/4 sale only happens for stays on August 4th.
Check The Answers
- 31 days
- 8th
- Roman Emperor Augustus Caesar
- True! It was originally called “Sextilis,” meaning sixth, before being renamed and moved.
- Peridot (a green gemstone)
- The Perseid meteor shower
- The gladiolus (and poppy)
- Leo (July 23–Aug 22) and Virgo (Aug 23–Sept 22)
- True! Even though summer starts in June, heat builds up and peaks in late July and August.
- A hatchling
- An eraser
- True! Many schools across the southern and midwestern United States start their new year in August
- A “back-to-school” trip or end-of-summer getaway
- Yellow
- Swimming, water parks, sprinklers, or ice cream! (Any water-related answer counts.)
- Watermelon — it’s National Watermelon Day!
- Cats! For International Cat Day.
- True! It’s National Left-Handers Day.
- Ice cream sandwiches for National Ice Cream Sandwich Day!
- National Relaxation Day
- Because Great Wolf Lodge’s indoor water parks are always kept at a comfortable 84 degrees, year-round!
- As low as $84 per night!
- False! While the sale itself happens on 8/4, the discounted rate can typically be used for stays throughout the coming months.
How Did You Do?
- 20-23 correct: Wow, you’re an August all-star!
- 15-19 correct: Great job! You really know your late-summer facts.
- 10-14 correct: Not bad! A little more practice and you’ll be a trivia champ.
- Under 10 correct: That’s okay! Now you’ve got a bunch of new fun facts to share.
Make the Most of August at Great Wolf Lodge
Whether you’re squeezing in one last summer adventure or planning ahead for a weather-proof fall getaway, August is the perfect time to check out Great Wolf Lodge.
Mark your calendars for our 8/4 Sale, when suites start at just $84 a night, and start planning your family’s next indoor water park escape today!
