Here’s a concise guide you can use:
Title: Your Guide to Niantic’s October Family Events
Synopsis: A roundup of family-friendly activities this October, including Hallow-eek Monster Mash Mayhem, Little Artists: Make A Gift, and the Niantic Farmers Market Tent or Treat.
Event Highlights
– Hallow-eek! Monster Mash Mayhem
– When: October 28, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (EDT)
– Where: Niantic Children’s Museum
– What to expect: Monster-themed crafts, stories, and educator-led demos. Costumes encouraged—wear your costume on the day and get $1 off museum admission.
– Note: Activities are free with Museum admission.
– Little Artists: Make A Gift
– When: October 28, 9:30 am – 11:30 am
– Where: Niantic Children’s Museum
– What to expect: A four-week series for 3–5 year olds (one-hour sessions) focused on making holiday gifts. Each week features a different handmade gift project (e.g., ornaments, votive candle holders).
– Pricing: $88 member, $136 nonmember (includes museum admission)
– Registration: Limited space; pre-registration required. Active museum membership required for member pricing.
– Niantic Farmers Market Tent or Treat
– When: October 23, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm (EDT)
– Where: Methodist Street Parking Lot, Niantic, CT
– What to expect: Halloween-themed fun with a “Tent or Treat” vibe. Kids in costume receive $5 in coupons for market vendors. Special performances by the Broom Friends Fun witch dancers. The Niantic Children’s Museum will host a Halloween-themed kids craft.
– Vendors: A mix of local vendors and food trucks; check the market for a full list of participants.
Notes and Tips
– For all events, check the Niantic Children’s Museum events page or the market’s pages for the latest details, availability, and registration requirements.
– Some activities are included with museum admission, while others may require pre-registration or have limited space.
– Halloween-themed events often encourage costumes—costume incentives may apply.
Source references
– Hallow-eek! Monster Mash Mayhem page and event details from Niantic Children’s Museum
– Little Artists: Make A Gift event details (series format, times, pricing, and registration notes)
– Niantic Farmers Market Tent or Treat event details (date, location, activities, and vendor info)
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