After Dark: Sports and Spells

Summon your inner ghoul and goblin at our hair-raising and howlingly good outdoor Halloween-themed party for adults 21 and up!

No indoor exhibits are included with the ticket; all activities are outside. In the event of rain, we will move the event indoors for guests to experience some of our indoor exhibits..

Haunted House (extra ticket required)

Take a walk through the Haunted House Frightening Hours—if you dare! Additional $9 ticket purchase required. Please note the Haunted House closes at 9 p.m.
Created by The Children's Museum Guild, the Haunted House is a fundraiser for the museum.

Live Music 

Enjoy live music from GrooveSmash, Official Entertainment Partner for the 2026 After Dark series.

Costume Contest

Enter the costume contest for fab-BOO-lous prizes.

Paint a Mural

Add your own sparkle to a one-of-a-kind glow-in-the-dark mural created by Visiting Artist Christina Hollering.

Games

• Glow Golf provided by First Tee
• Dodgeball
• Home Run Derby
• Corn Hole
• All outdoor sports experiences will be open

Special appearances by the Circle City Ghostbusters

Specialty Drinks

• The After Dark—citrus vodka, peach schnapps, blue curacao, pineapple juice, light up ice cubes
• Apple Cider Margarita

The Taco Experience

• Taco Trio
• Walking Tacos
• Loaded Quesadilla
• Loaded Nachos
• Hot Dog
• Popcorn
• Bottled soft drinks
• Full bar

Snack Cart

• Soft Pretzel
• Mac & Cheese Bites
• Popcorn
• Bottled soft drinks
• Beer & High Noons

Chili Dog Stand

• Chili Dog
• Frito Pie

Dessert Station

• Pumpkin Cheesecake
• Caramel Apple
• Assorted fall cupcakes