Things get a little spooky at CMOM in October, with treats that include lots of creative concoctions in the kitchen, wind-up monster-making, and the museum's traditional Halloween costume parade and dance party.

October programs include:

Crickets Candy Creations
Prepare for a spine-tingling and jaw-dropping candy crafting extravaganza as the Children’s Museum teams up with Cricket’s Candy Creations this Halloween. Every week, dive into the world of edible artistry with Cricket’s Candy Creations, hosting a range of delectable design challenges inspired by all things that go bump in the night. And don’t miss the grand finale weekend, where you’ll embark on an epic trick-or-treat quest filled with treats and tantalizing tastings.

Ghouling Gourmet Ghost Making
Get your creative juices flowing as you conjure up marshmallow ghosts that are nothing short of boo-tiful masterpieces.
Saturday, October 7 | 2pm – 4pm All ages| 3rd Floor

Munchable Monster Masks 
Dive into the world of edible artistry as you craft a mask that’s visually stunning and deliciously tempting. Get ready to unleash your inner monster creator in this electrifying challenge.
Saturday, October 14 | 2pm – 4pm All ages| 3rd Floor

Perfectly Pleasant Pumpkins
Transform real mini pumpkins into masterpieces and craft edible pumpkin treats. Saturday, October 21 | 2pm – 4pm All ages| 3rd Floor

Epic Trick or Treat Quest 
CMOM and Cricket’s Candy Creations have joined forces for a grand Halloween finale weekend, where you’ll embark on an epic trick-or-treat quest filled with treats and tantalizing tastings.
Saturday & Sunday, October 28 & 29 | 10 am – 4:45 pm All ages | Museum Wide

Also at CMOM this month:
Upgrade your Halloween apparel with custom hats, bewitching helmets, glamorous goggles, captivating capes, and many more spine-tingling accessories all month long!

Out Of This World Helmets
Journey into paper sculpture! Fold, crimp, cut, and glue paper into a dazzling helmet that catapults you into outer space, ignites epic adventures, or gears you up to conquer the grandest of games!
Saturday & Sunday, October 7 & 8 | 10:30am – 4:45pm | Ages 5 & older
1st Floor | Makerspace

Monster Vision Goggles
Make sure all of your eyes are ready for the party with these fancy and frightening goggles!
Saturday & Sunday, October 7 & 8 | 11am & 2pm  | Ages 4 & younger
3rd Floor | PlayWorks

Happy HalloWings 
Design one-of-a-kind wings that will transport you to realms beyond your wildest dreams!
Saturday & Sunday, October 14 & 15 | 10:30am – 4:45pm | Ages 5 & older
1st Floor | Makerspace

Caped Crusaders
Create your own superhero cape! But not just any cape—this one will bear an emblem setting you apart as the ultimate superhero!
Saturday & Sunday, October 14 & 15 | 11 am & 2 pm | Ages 4 & younger
3rd Floor | PlayWorks

Feeling EEK In the Knees Legwarmers
Conjure up spookily chilling, delightfully silly, or irresistibly snug leg warmers. Learn a little crocheting and sewing along the way, unleashing your inner artisan with every stitch.
Saturday & Sunday, October 21 & 22 | 10:30am – 4:45pm | Ages 5 & older
1st Floor | Makerspace

Dem Bones Collage
Collage bone shapes to learn the names of the different bones in your body! Learn the importance of calcium as well as exercise to build strong bones.
Saturday & Sunday, October 21 & 22 | 11am & 2pm | Ages 4 & younger
3rd Floor | PlayWorks

DIY Halloween Shoes
Sculpt, fold, and shape your own shoes to upgrade your Halloween ensemble to spectacular heights!
Saturday & Sunday, October 28 & 29 | 10:30am – 4:45pm | Ages 5 & older
1st Floor | Makerspace

Wind-up Walking Monsters
Decorate and design a drooling and delightfully dreadful monster that walks on its own.
Saturday & Sunday, October 28 & 29 | 11am & 2pm | Ages 4 & younger
3rd Floor | PlayWorks

Musical Halloween Costume Runway and Dance Party 
Show off your Halloween costume by joining a parade around the entire Museum.
Saturday & Sunday, October 28 & 29 | 4pm | All ages|
3rd Floor | PlayWorks