Title: Family-Friendly Halloween Events at Niantic Children’s Museum
Synopsis: A guide to Niantic Children’s Museum’s Halloween-themed offerings, including Nature & Art classes and the Hallow-eek Monster Mash, with event schedules, what to expect, and ticket details.
Event highlights
– Hallow-eek! Monster Mash Mayhem
– When: October 28, 29, 30, and 31 (10:00 am – 3:00 pm EDT each day)
– Where: Niantic Children’s Museum, 409 Main Street, Niantic, CT 06357
– What to expect:
– Monster crafts, monster story time, educator-led demos and activities
– Wear a costume on any day for $1 off museum admission
– Activities are included with museum admission
– Tickets / pricing:
– Generally aligned with standard admission; check specific day listings for any event-specific pricing
– Notes:
– Live listings show the four-day Halloween-focused event with daily programming
– Nature & Art Classes and Programs (including fall offerings)
– When: Ongoing nearly every day; special fall sessions listed in “Nature & Art” events
– What to expect:
– A blend of science, nature, and art activities
– The museum emphasizes hands-on exploration, with classes and programs spanning special events and weekly themes
– Homeschool/after-school style programming is available with a nature-art focus
– Example program details (from current listing):
– Five-week series for 5–8 year olds (attend solo, geared toward homeschool-style learning)
– Sessions run Thursdays, Oct 16–Nov 13, 1:00–3:00 pm
– Includes a mix of color, texture, art and nature exploration, with a snack and bathroom break mid-session
– Pricing: $110 member, $170 nonmember, includes Museum admission
– Pre-registration required; active museum membership required for member pricing
– Tickets / registration:
– Pre-registration required; active membership may be needed for member pricing
– Contact education coordinator Molly Traugott at education@niantickids.org for questions
How to plan
– Check the museum’s events page for the latest schedule and any updates:
– All Events page: https://www.nianticchildrensmuseum.org/events/
– Series/Classes & Events: https://www.nianticchildrensmuseum.org/events/category/calendar/
– For Halloween-specific dates, the Hallow-eek Monster Mash listings show daily sessions with theme-focused activities and the option to wear costumes for $1 off admission.
– If you’re planning homeschool or extended programs, review the five-week art/nature series details and preregistration requirements.
Ticket info and accessibility
– General admission applies to most activities; Halloween events may have additional pricing or inclusions per day.
– Member pricing may be available for some programs; an active membership is often required for member rates.
– For questions about specific classes (e.g., the 5-week color-and-texture series) or to register, contact:
– education@niantickids.org
Additional notes
– The museum advertises “an abundance of activities nearly every day of the week,” so there are multiple daily options beyond Halloween events.
– The Hallow-eek Monster Mash is highlighted as a featured, multi-day event with monster-themed activities suitable for families and kids.
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