Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Pumpkin Palooza)

Pumpkin Palooza

Visitors can dive into hands-on STEAM play and seasonal crafts throughout the museum. Activities include assembling unique FrankenBuddies from recycled toy parts, brewing gooey slime, hammering nails into pumpkins, and playing with leaf piles in a giant air tunnel. Guests can also test webbed ramps, enjoy live performances, watch a Spooky Science Show, and see a pumpkin drop.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

Included with Museum Admission or Membership.

Hours

9 am – 2 pm; Tiny Great Performances: 11:00 & 11:45; Pumpkin Drop: times TBD; Spooky Science Show: times TBD.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Downtown Naperville

Going?

Location

DuPage Children’s Museum · 301 N Washington St, Naperville, IL 60540 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (1/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Playful and curious

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Guests are encouraged to come dressed in costume.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FrankenBuddy activity?

Visitors use recycled toy parts to construct their own plaything or take toys apart to discover how they fit together.

What does the leaf pile activity involve?

Guests can scatter and rake leaves dancing inside a giant air tunnel.

Who helps host the pumpkin drop?

Naperville Public Works assists with the pumpkin drop.

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