Pumpkin Party

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

Event Date
Saturday, October 11, 2025
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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
Accessibility
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About the Event

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

SAVE MONEY BY DRESSING UP IN COSTUME! Strut your stuff by showing off your Halloween costume and receive $2 off admission when purchasing onsite tickets. Tell your mummy!

Valid Sept. 27 - Oct. 17

Pumpkin Carving Workshop

Create your very own glowing pumpkin masterpiece in this hands-on workshop—have all the fun of carving without any of the cleanup!

Sign-ups open one hour prior to each workshop. Ages 7+

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

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Trick or Treat: It's time to kick off our season of trick or treating, now through October 31! Visit five different candy stations throughout the Museum every Saturday and Sunday from 9am-5pm, 4-8 pm on Thursdays and all day on Halloween!

When: All Day at the Museum

DJ Sally & Jack Skellington: Dance, sing, and play along to your favorite Halloween tunes!

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

Scratch Art Pumpkin "Carving": Create colorful pumpkin designs using scratch art techniques for a fun, mess-free alternative to traditional carving.

When: From 9 to 11 am & 2 to 4 pm at the Pop-Up Educator Cart

ON-GOING ACTIVITIES

Pumpkin Masks: Design a spooky or silly pumpkin mask to wear as a fun Halloween costume accessory!

When: All Day at the Kids' Hall Activity Tables

Paper Strip Pumpkins: Build your own 3D paper pumpkin and add it to your Halloween decorations!

When: All Day at the Kids' Hall Activity Tables
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Event Date
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Event Date
Sat
Oct
11
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Sat
Oct
11
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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