Creative Costumes

BOO-kle up for a hauntingly fun, scream-worthy lineup of spine-chilling costumes and activities that will electrify your imagination!

Event Date
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Event Date
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Event Time
9:00 am
5:00 pm
9:00 am
5:00 pm
*The Museum opens at noon on Sundays.
Ages
All Ages
Admission
General Admission
Location
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About the Event

BOO-kle up for a hauntingly fun, scream-worthy lineup of spine-chilling costumes and activities that will electrify your imagination!

*CMHands-On! takes learning further with paid small-group experiences that invite children to explore science, art, technology and more in an engaging, interactive way. Each session gives kids the chance to dive deeper into ideas, build new skills, and discover the joy of learning through hands-on play. Register today to join the fun!

SAVE MONEY BY DRESSING UP IN COSTUME! Strut your stuff by showing off your Halloween costume and receive $2 off admission, Oct. 5 to 25. Tell your mummy!

Discount taken at Welcome Center per person in costume for onsite purchases only.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

CMHands-On: Halloween Treats: Cook up a little Halloween magic as you try out fun, spooky-themed science snacks like Dragon’s Breath, Monster Treats and more delicious surprises.

Sign up required. $9.95 per participant. Ages 5+

When: At 10, 11 am, noon, 2 and 3 pm in Maker Lab

Ameritex Frightening Fashion Show ft. Cruella DeVille: Cruella kicks things off with a lively story, then helps kids create their own costumes before leading them to the alcove for a fabulous fashion show where she MCs the runway!

When: At the top of every hour from 10 am to 1 pm in Brown Auditorium

Halloween Character DJ: Dance, groove, and play to a Halloween-themed soundtrack spun by a costumed DJ character.

When: From 10 am to 2 pm in Kids' Hall Alcove

Sponsored by Phillips 66

Halloween Story and a Craft: Listen to a Halloween story, then make your very own paper bag costume to wear and show off!

When: At 11:30 am and 1:30 pm in the Parent Resource Library

Spooky Thermoplastics: Join us in learning about thermoplastic polymers by creating your own polymer monster!

When: All Day in Science Station
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Event Date
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Event Date
Sat
Oct
4
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Sat
Oct
4
2025
Event Time
9:00 am
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5:00 pm
9:00 am
5:00 pm
Ages
All Ages
Admission
General Admission
Location
Disability Accessibility
CONSIDER WEARING A MASK
Please consider wearing a mask. Feeling sick? Come back when you feel better. Exposed to someone with COVID in the last 7 days? Please visit us another day. We remain committed to the safety of children, visitors, and our staff and follow CDC guidelines.
Thank You to Our Event Partner
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