Get ready for a day of family fun and festive excitement at the Koch Family Children's Museum of Evansville (cMoe)! The annual Jack-o-Lantern Jubilee is back and better than ever, happening on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you love fall and Halloween, this event is the perfect way to celebrate!

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This year’s Jack-o-Lantern Jubilee promises an action-packed day with fun activities across all three floors of the museum. Here’s just a taste of what you can expect:

  • Pumpkin Decorating – Get creative and make your own jack-o-lantern masterpiece.
  • Pumpkin Experiments – Discover the science behind everyone’s favorite fall fruit with hands-on experiments.
  • Face Painting – Transform into your favorite character with fun, festive face paint.
  • DIY Fall Crafts – Let your artistic side shine by crafting fall-themed creations.
  • Costume Parade – Show off your best Halloween costume as you march through the museum's galleries.

As cMoe’s Director of Education & Experience, Melissa Goembel, explains...

The Jack-o-Lantern Jubilee here at cMoe blends the wonder of the fall season with hands-on learning. Through our various pumpkin and fall-themed activities, we aim to ignite children's curiosity about nature, creativity, and science.

This family-friendly event is included with your paid general admission to the museum, which is just $15 per person. Better yet, cMoe members and children under 18 months get in free! Tickets are available at the museum or online at cmoekids.org. Not a member yet? Check out the membership options and enjoy all the perks year-round.

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So, grab your costumes, bring your creativity, and get ready for a spooktacular day at cMoe’s Jack-o-Lantern Jubilee!

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