Open till 8 p.m. on Halloween Night. Last entry is at 7:45 pm on Oct. 31. Bwah-ha-ha-ha!

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Halloween at the BOOseum!

Children’s Museum Houston stirs up a cauldron-full of frightfully fun activities as we transform into the BOOseum just in time for Halloween, Sept. 27- Oct. 31, 2025! (Closed Mondays). Whether you love creepy crawlers or ghostly games, we've conjured up a spook-tacular mash-up of events that will make your spine tingle and your heart race with excitement!  Make no bones about it!

For five weeks of Halloween-howling excitement, our celebration will make you cackle with delight, with eerie-sistible activities, fang-tastic interactives and hair-raising science experiments. There’s plenty of magic in the air as webring out the best in madness and mystery.

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‍TRICK-OR-TREAT EVERY DAY:  Safe trick-or-treating happening Thursdays from 4 to 8 pm, Saturday & Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm, and from 9 am to 8 pm on Halloween! Witch way to the candy?

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SAVE MONEY BY DRESSING UP IN COSTUME! Strut your stuff by showing off your Halloween costume and receive $2 off admission, Oct. 4 to 24. Tell your mummy!

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

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SHAKY KNEES STORIES!

Sponsored by Phillips66

Saturday, Sept. 27

GHOUL your creativity as we brew up eerie tales and fang-tastic crafts that will send shivers of fun down your spine!

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• Hansel & Gretel: Kick of the Halloween season with Express Children's Theatre's delightful spin on a classic fairytale!
• Create a Shaky Knees Story with Megan: Join Educator Megan and other Museum visitors for a few fun games that help you create silly, spooky stories!
• BOO!marks: It's frightening losing your place in a good book, so create a BOO!mark to mark your place!
• Make a Codex: Learn how to make your own codex—a folded book inspired by ancient writing traditions.
• Ghost Rings: Explore the spooky side of science by creating toroidal vortexes—whirling air rings that float through the air.
• Boo-tacular Storytime Celebration: Celebrate Halloween with a reading of Halloween Ghost Party, then keep the fun going with a colorful confetti celebration!

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‍CREATIVE COSTUMES!

Saturday, Oct. 4

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

• CMHands-On: Halloween Treat: 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.
• 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!
• Halloween Character DJ: Dance, groove, and play to a Halloween-themed soundtrack spun by a costumed DJ character.
• 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!
• Spooky Thermoplastics: Join us in learning about thermoplastic polymers by creating your own polymer monster!

PUMPKIN PARTY

Saturday, Oct. 11

Right off the bat, we’re kicking off Halloween in style with spooky beats and ghoulishly good fun!

• Trick or Treat: It's time to kick off our seasons of trick or treating! Visit five different candy stations throughout the Museum every Saturday and Sunday, 4-8 pm on Thursdays and all day on Halloween!
• CMHands-On - Pumpkin "Carving": Create your very own glowing pumpkin masterpiece in this hands-on workshop—have all the fun of carving without any of the cleanup!
• DJ Sally & Jack Skellington: Dance, sing, and play along to your favorite Halloween tunes!
• Scratch Art Pumpkin Carving: Create colorful pumpkin designs using scratch art techniques for a fun, mess-free alternative to traditional carving.
• Pumpkin Masks: It's Fall, y'all! Get in the spirit of the season by creating your own festive costume accessory!
• Paper Strip Pumpkins: Join us in creating a 3D paper pumpkin as we gear up for Halloween season!

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MONSTER SHOCK

Sponsored by CenterPoint Energy

Saturday, Oct. 18

We’re crawling with excitement to kick off our Halloween season with a day dedicated to all things creepy and crawly and squishy!

• Wednesday, Fester & Thing Meet & Greet: Get up close with the Addams Family—pose for photos, say hello, and meet this spooky trio in person!
• CMHands-On - Electric Monster: Design and create your own stuffed monster that can light up using sewn circuits and conductive tape.
• Presented by Health Museum - Kidney Cart: Explore the fascinating world of blood with hands-on activities and discover how Dracula and humans alike rely on this vital fluid to stay alive!
• Presented by Health Museum - Makey Makey Music: Explore the science of sound using interactive Makey Makey technology that turns everyday objects into music!
• Monster Storytimes: Listen to thrilling and silly monster stories that will spark your imagination and get you in the Halloween spirit.
• Squishy Circuits: Learn about electricity by building hands-on circuits using soft, conductive materials!
• Energy Sticks: See electricity in action as you experiment with interactive energy sticks and discover how circuits light up.
• Franken Toys: Combine various toys to invent your own imaginative monsters and build a one-of-a-kind creature!
• Monster Headbands: Get creative as you design your own unique monster headband to wear for Halloween!
• Surprise Monsters: Create your own spooky artwork featuring a special surprise and watch your imagination come to life.

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HAPPY HOUSE!

Free Family Night Thursday, Oct. 23, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Howl at the moon while you bask in Houston’s ultimate Halloween party for kids. Let the ghoul times roll as you boogie to the hauntingly hip tunes of Radio ONE's wicked DJs along with monstrous characters. Be sure to come dressed in your most boo-tiful or frightfully freaky costume! Admission is FREE!

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MAD SCIENCE MAYHEM

Sponsored by BASF

Saturday, Oct. 25

Mwahaha! Step into our laboratory of lunacy for a day of wild experiments, gooey creations, and spooky science that’ll make your skin crawl!

• BASF Kids' Labs - Spooky Polymers: Slippery, ooey and gooey... Oh My! Explore how polymers behave using some common household ingredients. Your slimy, glowing creation is yours to keep!
• Science Demo Show: Watch exciting mad science demonstrations that combine fun, learning, and jaw-dropping experiments!
• Texas Bubblers - The Wonderful World of Bubbles: Explore the spooky science of bubbles with tricks and creations that will amaze and delight!
• American Chemistry Society: Explore hands-on chemistry activities and experiments that show the magic of science in everyday life.
• UHD Experiments: Celebrate National Chemistry Week with hands-on activities like sculpting with play doh, magnetic imaging, and historical anthotype prints using turmeric and sunlight!
• Mad Scientist Wig: BOOM! POW! ZAP! You can make your hair stand on end when you make a mad scientist wig!
• Potion Bottle: Put your spooky science skills to the test as you design your own potion bottle!

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TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE HALLOWEEN

Thursday, Oct. 30

• Sponsored by The W.T. & Louise J. Moran Foundation - Picnic Science: Owl Pellet Dissection: Dissect an owl pellet to learn about what owls eat! Spots are limited so reserve a seat!
• Beetlejuice DJ: Dance along to spooky tunes spun by DJ Beetlejuice and get in the Halloween groove!
• Sponsored by Phillips66 - Face Painting and Storytime: Listen to a spooky story, then bring it to life by learning to paint your face like one of the story’s characters! Space is limited so sign up 1-hr prior to session start time!
• Ghost Rings: Discover the power of air as you launch objects with air cannons and watch a demonstration of swirling toroidal vortexes as we send our spooky ghost rings floating through the gallery!
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

SPONSORED BY INVISTA

Thursday, Oct. 31 - Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Get ready to do the monster mash and howl with delight as we close out Halloween with a BOO-m! Admission is FREE during Free Family Night, from 5 to 8 p.m.!

• Trick or Treat: Celebrate the final day of BOOseum trick-or-treating at five candy stations throughout the Museum—open all day from 9am to 8pm!
• CMHands-On - Slime Time: Mix, squish, and create 3–4 different types of slime—better than anything you can buy at the store! $9.95 per participant. Sign up required. Ages 5+
• Disney Villains Meet & Greet: Meet your favorite villains in including Ursula, Cruella and Dr. Facilier and snap photos with these mischievous characters!
• Beetlejuice DJ: Dance along to Halloween-themed tunes spun by DJ Beetlejuice and get in the festive groove!
• Face Painters: Transform into your favorite creature or character with fun, hands-on Halloween face painting!
• Ghost Rings: Discover the power of air as you launch objects with air cannons and watch a demonstration of swirling toroidal vortexes as we send our spooky ghost rings floating through the gallery!