Here’s a concise weekend guide based on the provided events in Niantic for October, focusing on family-friendly options and a note for parents.
Title: Top October Weekend Family Events in Niantic: A Weekend Planner
Synopsis: Family-friendly weekend guide featuring museum activities, a monster mash event, and a comedy night for parents.
Event highlights to feature:
– Niantic Children’s Museum: Monster Mash event
– Date/Time: October 29, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (educator-led demos and activities)
– Activities: Monster crafts, monster story time; wear a costume for $1 off Museum admission
– Notes: Free activities with Museum admission; best for families with kids who enjoy hands-on activity and costume dressing up.
– Niantic Children’s Museum: Wild Weather / Preschool science and homeschool programs
– Ongoing/seasonal programs around weather, science, and interactive themes
– Details: Five-week sessions, 1:00–3:00 pm (for ages 5-8, with some sessions for younger ages)
– Pricing: Typically around $110 member / $170 nonmember (plus Museum admission)
– Notes: Pre-registration required; membership may be needed for member pricing
– Comedy Night at Crystal Ridge Winery
– Date/Time: Friday, Oct 24, 7:00 PM EDT
– Audience: Adults (parents looking for a night out)
– Details: Tickets via Comedy Craft Beer and Wine and More; not an official Niantic Children’s Museum event
– Notes: Bring friends or meet new people; ensure child care is arranged as this is an adult-focused event
Suggested weekend plan (two-day example):
– Saturday
– Morning: Head to Niantic Children’s Museum for the Monster Mash event (10:00 am–3:00 pm). Dress in costumes and explore the monster crafts and story times.
– Afternoon: If the museum has ongoing activities, participate in a weather/science-themed session or drop-in preschool class (availability varies). Check the events page for exact times.
– Evening: Family-friendly dinner in town; consider planning a kid-friendly activity at home if energy allows.
– Sunday
– Morning/Afternoon: Review upcoming Wild Weather or related homeschool programs at the Niantic Children’s Museum. If interested, register for a five-week session (availability and dates vary; plan ahead).
– Evening: For parents who want a night out, consider Comedy Night at Crystal Ridge Winery on Friday (Oct 24). If you’re planning for next weekend, reserve tickets early.
Tips:
– Check the Niantic Children’s Museum events page for the most up-to-date times, pricing, and registration requirements.
– Wear costumes during Monster Mash to receive the $1 off admission discount.
– If attending homeschool/age-specific programs, confirm age requirements and pre-registration needs.
– For the adult-focused Comedy Night, verify dates and ticket availability, as events may sell out.
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