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🎃 Silly Spooky Halloween at CMOM

Saturday October 26, 2024 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Children's Museum of Manhattan (CMOM)The Tisch Building, 212 West 83rd StreetNew York NY 10024212-721-1223
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Silly Spooky Halloween
From jack-o-lanterns to a giant upcycled bridge for Halloween creatures, to dressing up your own dog stuffies, there’s no shortage of fun and frights to be had.
Saturday & Sunday, October 26 – 27 & Tuesday – Thursday, October 29 – 31

Bridges and Bats, and Spiders, Oh My!
Engineers are needed for this eerie project! Help us construct a giant 3D bridge with recycled materials and adorn it with bats, spiders, and other Halloween creatures!
Saturday & Sunday, October 26 – 27 | 10:15 am – 4:00 pm | Drop-in | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace

Glowin’ Jack-O-Lanterns
Mix your own shade of orange and punch out holes to create a unique inspired by jack-o-lantern.
Saturday & Sunday, October 26 – 27 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 3:45 pm | Drop-in | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

Halloween Costume Dance Party
Show off your Halloween costumes by joining a dance party in Inside Art!
Saturday & Sunday, October 26 – 27 | 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm & 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm | Drop-in | All ages | 1st Floor | Inside Art

Interactive Storytime: The (not-so-scary) Book of Monsters by Ian James Dye
This delightful book is brimming with lovable monsters, ranging from big to small. But don’t be fooled – these monsters are quite friendly and charming! Join us during this great read for little ones who like a bit of spookiness without fear!
Saturday & Sunday, October 26 – 27 | 4:00 pm | Drop-in | Ages 2 – 4 | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

CMOM’s Halloween Dog Costumes
Inspired by the Tompkins Square Park Halloween Dog Parade, dress a puppy stuffie (or small stuffed animal) in silly and spooky costumes, then take your furry friend on a stroll to meet new friends at the museum.
Tuesday & Wednesday, October 29 – 30 | 10:15 am – 4:00 pm | Drop-in | All ages | 1st Floor | Makerspace

Trick-or-Treat Totes
Design vibrant totes inspired by the bright lights of the city using glow in the dark paint and stencils in the shapes of your favorite Halloween creatures!
Tuesday & Wednesday, October 29 – 30 | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Drop-in | All ages | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

Interactive Storytime: A Parade of Puppies by Charles Ghigna, illustrated by Kristi Bridgeman
Calling all dog lovers! Can you guess the puppy breeds with rhyming texts? Join us with this interactive board book meant to keep young listeners engaged and guessing, in celebration of our puppy stuffies we dressed up at CMOM!
Tuesday & Wednesday, October 29 – 30 | 10:30 am & 4:00 pm | Drop-in | Ages 2 – 8 | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

Cost

General Admission: $16.75 | Infant (under 1 year old): Free | Senior (65+): $13.75 | Visitor with Disabilities: $13.75

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