Museum Nights: Halloween

Thursday, Oct. 30 | 7-11 p.m.

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Our 21+ Halloween hangout is scientifically proven to give you a ghostly good time. Museum Nights: Halloween is full of tricks and treats for you and your gruesome crew, complete with boo-ze and brews. It’s the perfect pre-weekend fuel-up to get a head start on scary shenanigans. 

Included fall-flavored finger foods

Kooky cookie decorating activity 

Spirits (in multiple senses of the word)

Chilling performances from Science Live

Where’s Wolf? scavenger hunt

A baby squirrel is syringe-fed until it’s mature enough to eat independently. 
© 2025 Wild Rescue/ Rebecca Gaal

Wild Rescue Omnitheater showings

The fine print: Tickets include museum exploration sans little goblins, sweets and eats buffets, live performances, and one included signature cocktail/mocktail or glass of wine/beer. Additional beer, wine, and cocktails/mocktails will be available for purchase. 

Disguise disclaimer: Don’t get caught aghast at the door — every attendee must be 21 or older with a valid ID. Our boo-uncers will be checking ID cards upon entry. 

Museum Nights: Can’t make it to our after-hours spookeasy? Join us every Friday and Saturday for Museum Nights, our post-work STEM party.

Spooky Scavenger Hunt 

All ages event
Friday, Oct. 31 through Sunday, Nov. 2


Prefer an all-ages option? All weekend long, you’re in for a howlin’ good time. Creep it real by joining us for Halloween-themed festivities in the galleries, all included with your museum admission! Send out your search party to find hidden wolf figurines in the galleries. Keep whichever figures you find! If you find the rare silver wolf, bring it to the Explore Store for an extra special spooky souvie!