Spooky City

When: Friday, October 31, 2025, 3:00pm

Price: Included with Museum Admission

Adult woman and little girl participating at a halloween themed event wearing costumes and doing an arts and crafts activity. — Filip Wolak Photography. 2024.

We are back with another edition of Spooky City! Join us on Friday, October 31, from 3 pm to 7 pm for an evening of Halloween fun! Visitors of all ages are welcome, and costumes are encouraged.

This event is included with Museum admission. Please note this is not a drop-off program, and all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Scavenger Hunt
Grab a scavenger hunt, explore the galleries to learn about New York City history and popular culture, and gather tasty treats along the way.

Arts and Crafts
Get crafty and make your own Trick-or-Treat bag, spooky skeleton, or leaf print inspired by the trees of Central Park.

Storytime (ages 3 to 6)
Drop on in for storytime, Halloween edition!

Harvest Games
Celebrate the harvest season with games such as cornhole and ring toss.

“Grave” Rubbing
Step back in time and explore the history of New York City’s cemeteries. Learn about the symbols and icons found on NYC’s historic gravestones through an art activity.

Family programs are included with Museum admission and free for Members. Activities are designed for adults and children to complete together.

Please note- By purchasing tickets online, you agree to pay the full admission price.
Pay-what-you-can admission is only available at ticket counters.

Questions? Email familyprograms@mcny.org.

Supporters

Family Programs are made possible in part by the Family Programs are made possible in part by the Margaret S. Ogden and Stephen A. Ogden Memorial Fund, Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation, Rochlis Family Foundation, and Tianaderrah Foundation.

The Frederick A.O. Schwarz Education Center is endowed by grants from The Thompson Family Foundation Fund, the F.A.O. Schwarz Family Foundation, the William Randolph Hearst Endowment, and other generous donors.