Monster Shock

Join us for a monster-filled day of creativity and fun—there’s something thrilling for everyone!

Event Date
Saturday, October 18, 2025
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Event Time
9:00 am
5:00 pm
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5:00 pm
*The Museum opens at noon on Sundays.
Ages
All Ages
Admission
General Admission
Location
Accessibility
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About the Event

Join us for a monster-filled day of creativity and fun! From making your own stuffed monster and crafting spooky wreaths to mixing up playdough and building wild toy creations, there's something monstrously thrilling for everyone!

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.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Wednesday, Fester & Thing Meet & Greet: Get up close with the Addams Family—pose for photos, say hello, and meet this spooky trio in person!

When: From 10 am to 3 pm in Kids' Hall Alcove

CMHands-On - Electric Monsters: Design and create your own stuffed monster that can light up using sewn circuits and conductive tape.

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

When: At 10, 11 am, noon, 1, 2 & 3 pm in Maker Lab

Monster Storytimes: Listen to thrilling and silly monster stories that will spark your imagination and get you in the Halloween spirit.

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

ON-GOING ACTIVITIES

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!

When: All Day in Kids' Hall

Presented by Health Museum - Makey Makey Music: Explore the science of sound using interactive Makey Makey technology that turns everyday objects into music!

When: All Day in Playscape

Squishy Circuits: Learn about electricity by building hands-on circuits using soft, conductive materials!

When: All Day in Science Station

Energy Sticks: See electricity in action as you experiment with interactive energy sticks and discover how circuits light up.

When: All Day in Science Station

Franken Toys: Combine various toys to invent your own imaginative monsters and build a one-of-a-kind creature!

When: All Day in Maker

Monster Headbands: Get creative as you design your own unique monster headband to wear for Halloween!

When: All Day at the Kids' Hall Activity Tables

Surprise Monsters: Create your own spooky artwork featuring a special surprise and watch your imagination come to life.

When: All Day at the Kids' Hall Activity Tables
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Event Date
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Event Date
Sat
Oct
18
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Sat
Oct
18
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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Thank You to Our Event Sponsor

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