60 Fun Riddles for Kids (with Answers)

Riddles are a fun and timeless way to challenge your kids, spark a laugh, and provide great entertainment. Whether you're looking for a quick brain teaser, a playful puzzle activity, or simply a fun time-killer, these short riddles for kids are perfect for all ages. Each one is just tricky enough to make your kids think — but not so hard that they’ll want to give up!
Try to guess the answers before clicking "Reveal Answer" under each riddle. How many can your kids solve without peeking?
60 Fun Riddles for Kids (with Answers) 👇
1. What has hands but cannot wave?
Answer: A clock.
2. What has keys but no doors?
Answer: A piano.
3. The more you take from me, the bigger I get. What am I?
Answer: A hole.
4. What gets wetter the more it dries?
Answer: A towel.
5. What has a neck but no head?
Answer: A bottle.
6. I go up but never come down. What am I?
Answer: Age.
7. What has one eye but cannot see?
Answer: A needle.
8. What belongs to you but is used more by others?
Answer: Your name.
9. What has a bed but never sleeps?
Answer: A river.
10. What has many teeth but cannot bite?
Answer: A comb.
11. The more you share me, the bigger I get. What am I?
Answer: Happiness.
12. What has roots that nobody sees and is taller than trees?
Answer: A mountain.
13. What has no legs but can run?
Answer: Water.
14. I am always moving but have no feet. What am I?
Answer: Time.
15. What has cities but no houses, and roads but no cars?
Answer: A map.