Something icky comes to the Children’s Museum of Houston! A myriad of ooey, gooey and slimy has maneuvered its way into the Museum for three weeks of Halloween! Come partake in spine-tingling experiments, spirit-lifting activities and slime-filled fun during “Halloween Grosstopia.” Meander your way through the Museum in search of goblins, goodies and goo!

• Set out on a trick-or-treat quest every day from 4 to 6 p.m. on weekdays; 4 to 8 p.m. during Free Family Night Thursdays; and all day on Saturdays!

• Move your bones to funky tunes at our spooktacular Halloween Happy House on Oct. 28 (FREE admission from 5 to 8 p.m.)

• Get slime-soaked during our 4th Annual Slime-Off! on Oct. 30 – Space is limited and onsite registration is required.

“HALLOWEEN GROSSTOPIA” SPECIAL EVENTS:

MONSTER MASH

Oct. 16

Sponsored by Flint Hills Resources

Who can resist the mysteries of magic? Spirits will rise during a jaw dropping magic show lead by magician Jamie Salinas. Cast an eerie spell when we show you the tricks to bringing to life mystical beasts through a monster face painting wicked-shop.

CREEPY CREATURES

Oct. 23

Sponsored by BASF

Beware the night for that’s when creepy creatures bite! Meet the Mad Scientist for a spooky story time and discover what lurks in the dark as we bring out all sorts of creepy, crawly imaginary creatures. Then, learn about the silent hunters who prey on the unsuspecting at night! We’re talking about owls! These spellbinding birds will keep watch while you dig through an owl’s pellet – the regurgitated, undigestible part of their food. Yuck!

HALLOWEEN HAPPY HOUSE

Oct. 28 – FREE admission from 5 to 8 p.m.!

Presented by Majic 102

Howl at the moon while you bask in Houston’s ultimate Halloween party for kids. Let the ghoul times roll as you boogie to the hauntingly hip tunes of Majic 102’s wicked DJs along with monstrous characters. Be sure to come dressed in your most boo-tiful or frightfully freaky costume!

SLIME OFF!

Oct. 30

Calling all mortals and monsters! Get ready for our 4th Annual Slime Off! Catch a slippery, slimy and sloppy dose of gross as teams compete in a series of monstrous challenges. The losing team will be doused with 15-gallons of a green, ooey gooey concoction. Come support these brave souls. Don’t forget your goo goggles! Onsite registration is required, and spaces are limited. Registration does not guarantee space. Also, don’t miss our ooey gooey slime workshops and spooky canine show!

“HALLOWEEN GROSSTOPIA” WONDERWEEKS:

MONSTER MAYHEM

Oct. 12 – 16

Sponsored by Flint Hills Resources

Something spooky this way comes! A myriad of magic, mystery and monsters have maneuvered their way into the Museum.

• Build Your Own Monster: Recreate Frankenstein’s monster in the style of Pablo Picasso in Alexander Art Academy.

• Bat Origami: Bats are a classic Halloween symbol. Design one using the traditional Japanese paper folding technique in EcoStation.

• Adopt-A-Monster: Make a spooky monster pal to chase away ghosts and ghouls at Junktion.

• Monster Bookmarks: Get creative as you make a fun and silly monster, then use it to keep your place in your favorite story at Junktion.

• Slimy Polymers: Head to Science Station to make a slimy concoction to take home.

• "It's Alive!" Frankenstein Workshop: Invent other-worldly monsters in Inventor's Workshop!

CREEPY CONCOCTIONS

Oct. 19 – 23

Sponsored by BASF

Strap on your goggles and hold onto your skeletons. It's time to mix up some ooey, gooey and utterly creepy concoctions!

• Potion Bottle Designs: Mix potions, create crazy concoctions and participate in spirit-lifting bottle designs in Alexander Art Academy.

• Frighteningly Fun: Transform into a creature of the night with your own handmade pair of bat wings in Junktion.

• Mad Scientist Wig: BOOM! POW! ZAP! Make your hair stand on end when you make a mad scientist wig in Junktion.

• Thermoplastic Creations: Learn about thermoplastic polymers and use them to melt into a spooky monster or bubbly beaker at Science Station.

TRICK-OR-TREAT

Oct. 26 – 30

No tricks, just treats! Witching you a fang-tastic Halloween!

• Paper Pumpkins: Draw a pumpkin, then see how you can use water to make the colors “bleed” from tissue paper onto your canvas in Alexander Art Academy.

• Bat Origami: Bats are a classic Halloween symbol. Design one using the traditional Japanese paper folding technique in EcoStation.

• Halloween Windsock: Design a ghost, pumpkin or bat to decorate your porch for Halloween night at Junktion.

• Zombie Brain Masks: Make the walking dead come alive with a zombie brain mask at Junktion.

• Thermoplastic Monsters: Learn about thermoplastic polymers and use them to melt into a spooky monster or bubbly beaker at Science Station.

• "It's Alive!" Frankenstein Workshop: Invent other-worldly monsters in Inventor's Workshop!

*Activities, events and times subject to change.