Halloween at the Bunker 2026
Visitors can celebrate the spooky season underground with family activities, a photo backdrop, and trick-or-treating at the museum entrance and Blast Tunnel. Guests can also continue inside to explore the historic Cold War facility and complete a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Halloween programming is free. To enter the museum for museum admission and the scavenger hunt, purchase a general admission or guided tour ticket; tickets can be purchased in advance or on site.
Hours
Halloween programming: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; museum admission and scavenger hunt: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Accessibility
There is no public elevator and multiple levels, stairs, and narrow hallways make stroller navigation difficult, though an accessible stair lift is available.
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Tips & Advice
- Costumes are welcome all day for visitors of all ages.
- Trick-or-treating is offered while supplies last.
- Consider bringing a baby carrier instead of a stroller, as the venue has multiple levels, stairs, and narrow hallways.
Links & Contact
Halloween Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a ticket or booking for the Halloween activities?
No admission or booking is required to participate in the free programming at the entrance and Blast Tunnel, but exploring the museum and scavenger hunt requires purchasing a general admission or guided tour ticket.
Can visitors wear costumes?
Yes, costumes are welcomed all day for visitors of all ages.
What activities are included inside the museum?
Visitors entering the museum can explore the Diefenbunker and take part in a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt.
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