Spooky City
Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 01:00pm
Museum of the City of New York
1220 Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street
Free
We are back with another edition of Spooky City! Join us on Saturday, October 26, for Halloween activities for visitors of all ages - including a trick-or-treat activity around the museum’s galleries!
Learn more below about what we have in store for families in the daytime and adults after dark. For Families
Scavenger Hunt (ages 6 to 12)
1pm-4pm
Grab a scavenger hunt, explore the galleries to learn about New York City history and popular culture, and gather tasty treats along the way.
Spot the Pumpkin (ages 3 to 5)
1pm-4pm
Our youngest visitors are invited to spot pumpkins hidden throughout the museum - with colors and shapes that build their vocabulary. Collect all of the pumpkins and receive a prize!
Share Your Halloween Story
1pm-4pm
Inspired by a 1940 black-and-white photograph from famed photographer Alexander Alland of children dressed in Halloween costumes, reflect and share your favorite Halloween story with your family and other museum visitors in a participatory storytelling activity.
Arts and Crafts
1pm-4pm
Get crafty and make a seasonal item fit for a spooky (or silly) NYC Halloween.
Storytime (ages 3 to 6)
30 min, @ 1:30pm, and 3pm
Drop on in for storytime, Halloween edition! This program is part of our Storytime series targeted for children ages 3 to 6.
Costume Contest Jr. (ages 0 to 18)
2-3 PM
Dress up in your Halloween costume and strut your stuff on our spooky-inspired runway! Join to watch and cast your vote - the top costumes will receive a prize. Enter yourself, your child, or your whole family for the following categories:
- Costume Contest for Minis (ages 0-5)
- Costume Contest for Kids (ages 6-12)
- Teen Costume Contest (ages 13-18)
- Family Costume Contest
Family programs are included with Museum admission and free for Members. Activities are designed for adults and children to complete together.
