Spring is here, and that means longer days, blooming flowers, and plenty of outdoor fun!
Whether you’re celebrating the season, planning a spring break trip, or just looking for educational entertainment, test your knowledge with these spring trivia questions.
If you’re looking for where you can find some spring trivia questions for kids and children, you’ve come to the right place. From nature and animals to holidays and weather, can you answer them all?
Spring Nature & Flowers
1. What is the first day of spring called?
Answer: The spring equinox (also called the vernal equinox)! This usually happens around March 20th in the Northern Hemisphere, when day and night are almost equal in length.
2. Which flower is often associated with spring and comes in many colors like red, yellow, and pink?
Answer: Tulips! These beautiful flowers bloom in early spring and are native to Central Asia.
3. True or False: Cherry blossom trees bloom in the spring.
Answer: True! Cherry blossoms bloom in early spring and are famous in places like Washington, D.C., and Japan.
4. What yellow flower is one of the first to bloom in spring and is often associated with Easter?
Answer: Daffodils! These cheerful yellow flowers are symbols of spring’s arrival.
5. What do we call the process when a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly?
Answer: Metamorphosis! This amazing transformation happens when caterpillars form a chrysalis and emerge as butterflies—often in spring!
Spring Animals & Wildlife
6. What do baby birds hatch from in the spring?
Answer: Eggs! Spring is when many bird species lay eggs and raise their young.
7. Which striped insect becomes more active in spring and helps pollinate flowers?
Answer: Bees! Honeybees and bumblebees emerge in spring to collect nectar and pollinate plants.
8. What is a baby rabbit called?
Answer: A bunny or kit—rabbits often have babies in the spring.
9. True or False: Some animals wake up from hibernation in the spring.
Answer: True! Bears, groundhogs, and some bats wake up from their winter sleep when spring arrives.
10. What do we call baby ducks?
Answer: Ducklings—you’ll often see them following their mothers in spring and summer.
Spring Weather & Science
11. What weather event happens when warm and cold air meet and often occurs in spring?
Answer: Thunderstorms. Spring is known for its rainy, stormy weather as temperatures change.
12. What appears in the sky after spring rain showers when sunlight shines through water droplets?
Answer: A rainbow! This beautiful natural phenomenon happens when light refracts through rain.
13. How many colors are in a rainbow?
Answer: Seven—red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.
14. True or False: Days get longer in the spring.
Answer: True! As we move from winter to summer, we get more daylight hours each day.
15. What natural disaster involving spinning wind is more common during spring in certain parts of the U.S.?
Answer: Tornadoes. Spring is part of “tornado season” in many states, especially in the Midwest.
Spring Holidays & Celebrations
16. What spring holiday involves hunting for decorated eggs?
Answer: Easter. Families decorate eggs and children hunt for them during Easter celebrations.
17. What animal is the Easter Bunny?
Answer: A rabbit! The Easter Bunny is said to deliver Easter eggs and treats to children.
18. Which spring holiday celebrates mothers and is held on the second Sunday of May?
Answer: Mother’s Day—it’s a special day to honor moms and show them appreciation.
19. What day celebrates Earth and environmental protection every April 22nd?
Answer: Earth Day! People around the world celebrate our planet and learn about protecting the environment.
20. True or False: May Day is celebrated on May 1st and often involves flowers and dancing around a maypole.
Answer: True. May Day is an ancient spring celebration that welcomes warmer weather.
Spring Fun Facts
21. In which hemisphere is it spring when it’s fall in the Northern Hemisphere?
Answer: The Southern Hemisphere. When it’s spring in North America, it’s fall in Australia and South America.
22. What do maple trees produce in early spring that can be turned into syrup?
Answer: Sap! Maple sap is collected in late winter and early spring to make delicious maple syrup.
23. What do we call it when clocks “spring forward” one hour in March?
Answer: Daylight Saving Time. We move our clocks ahead one hour to have more daylight in the evening.
24. Which sport has its opening day traditionally in spring?
Answer: Baseball! Major League Baseball’s season typically begins in late March or early April.
25. True or False: Spring break is a popular time for families to take vacations.
Answer: True. Schools typically have a week off in March or April, making it perfect for family getaways.
Bonus Question: Great Wolf Lodge Edition!
What’s Great Wolf Lodge’s exciting spring event called?
Answer: Spring SplashFest! It’s the perfect spring celebration packed with themed activities, special events, and all the indoor water park fun you love—no matter what the weather’s doing outside. It’s the ultimate spring break destination that’s fun for the whole family!
How Did You Do?
- 20-25 correct: Spring Expert! You’re a seasonal superstar!
- 15-19 correct: Spring Scholar! You really know your stuff!
- 10-14 correct: Springtime Smarty! Nice work!
- 5-9 correct: Spring Student! You learned a lot today!
- 0-4 correct: No worries! Now you’re loaded with fun spring facts to share!
Share these spring trivia questions at your next family gathering, during spring break activities, or while enjoying the beautiful weather. And remember, the best part of spring isn’t just knowing all these facts—it’s getting outside, enjoying nature’s renewal, and making awesome memories with family and friends.
Ready for some spring fun? Check out Great Wolf Lodge’s Spring Breakout event and experience the season’s excitement with indoor water park adventures, special activities, and family entertainment that’s guaranteed fun—rain or shine!
