Pumpkin Palooza
Guests can join Jack-O-Lynn for a lively dance party spinning Halloween favorites and today's top hits. The festival features Boos Bumper Cars, mini tractor rides, and an interactive pumpkin maze where visitors explore organic waste and composting. Families can also enjoy hands-on science experiments, catapulting faux pumpkins, carnival midway games, and trick-or-treat stations.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
When
Tickets
Adult admission plus Pumpkin Palooza: $39 for ages 15+ (General Admission $27 plus Pumpkin Palooza Admission $12). Child admission plus Pumpkin Palooza: $36 for ages 3–14 (General Admission $24). Senior admission plus Pumpkin Palooza: $36 for ages 62+ (General Admission $24). A Pumpkin Palooza-only ticket is $12.00; guests using free admission, including Teachers and ASTC, can purchase Pumpkin Palooza-only tickets. A valid Discovery Cube membership or General Admission ticket is required to attend Pumpkin Palooza.
Hours
Dance party shows: 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, and 4:00 PM.
Food & Drink
Grab-and-go food, snacks, and beverages are available for purchase onsite; bottled water may be brought, but other outside food and drinks are not allowed.
Parking
Parking is $10; Parking Lot A and Parking Lot B are listed. Parking is first-come, first-served, and annual parking passes do not guarantee a spot.
Accessibility
A sensory-friendly show with reduced volume, modified special effects, and adjusted lighting is offered on October 18.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Plan to arrive at least one hour before your show time to account for parking and street traffic.
- Head to Parking Lot B at 2525 N Main Street first, as it has more parking spaces available than Lot A.
- Your event ticket allows entry to any dance party show during the day, and you may attend multiple parties.
Special Events & Promotions
- Members get early access to tickets.
- Children under 3 receive free admission to Discovery Cube and Pumpkin Palooza.
- A sensory-friendly show is offered Sunday, October 18 at 9:50 AM, with reduced volume and modified lighting and special effects.
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
Is Pumpkin Palooza included with general admission?
No, Pumpkin Palooza is an extra ticketed event that requires a separate additional fee alongside general museum admission or a valid membership.
Do children under 3 need a ticket?
No, children under 3 receive free admission to both Discovery Cube and Pumpkin Palooza.
Are outside food and drinks allowed?
Outside food and beverages are not allowed, though guests may bring bottled water. Food and snacks are available for purchase onsite.
Can tickets be refunded or exchanged?
Tickets are non-refundable, but they can be exchanged one time for a different date based on availability if requested at least 24 hours in advance.
Can you change dance party times?
Yes, your ticket permits you to attend any scheduled dance party show, and you can attend more than one show if you wish.
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