Hands On Children’s Museum Boo Bash

Boo Bash! October 24–31
Celebrate fall with a bounty of family-friendly thrills and treats at Boo Bash, Oct. 24–31. Enjoy Halloween-inspired delights without the fright!

Boo Bash Activities

Spine-tingling activities come to life 10 am – 4 pm. Activities vary depending on the day of the week. Activities are subject to change.

Explore fluorescent fun in our Glow Zone.
Watch exciting science demos with our favorite mad scientist, Dr. Science.
Live bug specimens and cricket tasting with Pest Stop.
Show off your spook-tacular style and strut your stuff in the costume parade.
Press, grind, and smash seeds and grains.
Hunt for fossils and gems at the haunted sluice.
Hammer golf tees into pumpkins to create designs.
Send a ghostly ghoul friend through the Airway Maze.
Silkscreen a glow-in-the-dark boo bag! (Extra Fee)
Haunt the chalk wall with ghoulish graffiti in the ODC.
Capture all the fun of your visit with a Boo Bash 2026 photo keepsake!

Sensory-Friendly Boo Bash

A sensory-friendly room is available Saturday (1 – 4 pm) and Sunday (10 am – 4 pm) during Boo Bash.

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