Join us for our annual transformation into The Museum of Fright! 

Across the Museum galleries, you’ll find Halloween-themed games and activities to spark imagination, innovation, and get in the Halloween spirit. This will be a frightful extravaganza!


Special Admission Discount - Kids 17 and under wearing a costume will receive FREE Museum admission for the day! Must be redeemed in-person. Not available online.

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Event Details

Date: Sunday, October 29, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

FREE with Museum membership and included with general admission.


Event Schedule

10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

  • Freaky Face Painting - Add some flare to your spooky attire!
  • Trick-or-Treat Tote Decorating - Decorate a free Museum of Fright tote bag!
    While supplies last.

10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

  • Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? - An all-day marathon in the William M. Allen Theater.

10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

  • Weekend Family Workshops

11:00 AM to 3:00 PM 

  • Mad Scientists Dry Ice and Electricity Booths

12:00 PM to 12:15 PM

  • Short living history story time in the Personal Courage Wing Quonset Hut

12:00 PM 

  • Group Photo in the Great Gallery

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

  • 8 Bit Brass Band Dance Party - 8-Bit Brass Band is a cosplaying, mobile party band specializing in video game tunes, anime anthems, movie mashups, and fandom favorites, celebrating everyone’s inner nerd.

1:00 PM to 1:15 PM

  • Short living history story time in the Personal Courage Wing Quonset Hut

1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

  • Weekend Family Workshops

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

  • Thrilling Theremin Sounds
  • Spooky Pet Portraits by Dozfy

2:00 PM to 2:15 PM

  • Short living history story time in the Personal Courage Wing Quonset Hut


Halloween Costumes Encouraged!

We encourage you and your family to wear your spooky duds. If you have questions on what is and isn't allowed for your costume, please review the Museum's Costume Policy.