Spooky Science Weekend at the Cradle of Aviation Museum

Sat Nov 1, 2025 - Sun Nov 2, 2025
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Repeating every days through November 2, 2025.
10:00am to 5:00pm ET
Age: Activities are best suited for children 4+
Price: $18 for adults, $16 for children (ages 2–12) and seniors (62+)
Location:
Cradle of Aviation Museum
516-572-4066
Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City, NY, 11530
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Get ready for a weekend of spooky STEM fun at the Cradle of Aviation Museum! Families are invited to explore hands-on activities that mix science with just the right amount of Halloween magic. Kids are encouraged to come in costume and enjoy festive experiments, not-so-scary surprises, and plenty of educational excitement.

Activities Include: 

  • Gremlin Hunt Through the Galleries – Follow the clues and see if you can track down mischievous gremlins hiding among the aircraft and exhibits.
  • Trick-or-Treat Goodie Bags – Sweet treats for young explorers while supplies last.
  • Night Flyer Paper Airplanes – Design and launch your own glowing paper airplanes
  • Spooky Shrinky Dinks – Create your own Halloween-inspired Shrinky Dink keepsake! (Additional $5 activity)
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** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.