Boo Bash
Children and families can explore hands-on carnival stations featuring games, crafts, and interactive activities. Guests can conduct quirky experiments in the Mad Science Lab, brew potions in the Witch's Cabin, and handle glow-in-the-dark slime. Attendees can also select a souvenir from the Little Shop of Prizes and enjoy a treat from Baggby's.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
When
Tickets
Adults and children: $18 each; Family 4-Pack: $65; children 1 and under: free. Annual members receive 10% off. For Night 1, before 5:00 p.m. on October 27, tickets are $18 per person and the Family 4-Pack is $65; after the deadline, walk-in tickets are $20 per person at the door, space permitting. Scholarships and limited financial assistance are available.
Hours
Both sessions: 5:30-7:30 p.m.; doors open at 5:30 p.m.; guests must exit by 7:40 p.m.
Ages
Recommended 2 to 8 with Adult Caregiver
Neighborhood
East End of the Downtown Mall
Food & Drink
A devilishly delicious cookie from Baggby's is offered; outside food, gum, and drinks are not allowed, except water bottles.
Parking
The Market Street Garage at 550 E Market Street and Water Street Garage at 200 E Water Street provide the first hour free, then charge $1 per half hour or portion thereof, capped at $12. Museum guests can get an additional free hour, for two hours total, by scanning the validation QR code at the Museum. Both garages use pay-by-plate through the Metropolis App. The Museum is next to the Downtown Transit Station, where the Free Trolley stops. The event page also identifies suggested parking.
Accessibility
The museum is handicapped accessible.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Scan the museum's validation QR code to receive a second hour of free parking at the Market Street or Water Street garages.
- Space in the coat and stroller storage room is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Leave outside snacks and beverages at home, as only water bottles are permitted inside the museum.
Special Events & Promotions
- Choose one of two evening sessions; you may arrive and check in anytime during your selected session, but must check in at the front desk before visiting the carnival stations.
- Annual members receive 10% off online tickets with an active membership and a Website User Account linked to their membership record.
- Limited financial assistance is available; contact the Director of Operations for application information.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What age group is the event designed for?
The event is recommended for children ages 2 to 8 accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Are costumes encouraged?
Yes, attendees are encouraged to dress up in creative Halloween costumes.
Can outside food or drinks be brought inside?
No food, gum, or drinks are permitted in the museum, with the exception of water bottles.
Are changing tables available at the venue?
Yes, changing tables are available in both the men's and women's public restrooms.
Is the museum sanitized between sessions?
Yes, a cleaning crew sanitizes and cleans the museum after each event night.
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