Catch the Spirit of Spooky Season at Springfield Museums

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Museums will present Halloween at the Museums on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guests are encouraged to wear costumes, trick or treat in the museum galleries, and more. All activities are free with museum admission.

“Our Halloween celebration is always filled with spirited fun. We’re looking forward to offering engaging family activities and marveling at all the creative costumes,” said Larissa Murray, director of Education.

As they explore the grounds of the Museums, visitors will discover different ways to celebrate art, science, and Halloween in captivating, imaginative ways. Activities include face painting, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (line closes at 1:30 p.m.); make a trick-or-treat bag, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (while supplies last), giant bubbles, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (weather permitting); trick or treat, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (while supplies last, 10 stations, two pieces of candy per person per station); and ghost finger puppets, noon to 4 p.m.