Family Halloween Events
Get ready to hoot and howl, play, and discover at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine this Halloween season!
Hoot & Howl - Family Halloween at CMTM
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 9:00am - 12:00pm
You're invited to Hoot & Howl, a not-so-scary Halloween celebration presented by HP Hood and designed specifically for families with children ages 1-10. Enjoy trick-or-treating through museum exhibits, interactive activities, and non-so-scary fun.
Tickets:
$25 General Admission
$15 CMTM Member Admission
$5 Museums for All
Babies under 12 months attend for free.
Ticket includes: Trick-or-treat stations with combination of candy and non-candy treats, a complimentary trick-or-treat bag, and a small snack and a take-home art project.
Hoot & Howl Halloween Events are presented by HP Hood. Candy will not include peanuts and other nuts but trace amounts of these allergens and others may be present.
Special event highlights including: Pumpkin Tinker Time, Pumpkin Dioramas, a Pumpkin Patch in MakerSpace, and a Halloween Dry Ice Show!
Hoot & Howl - Halloween for Tots Celebration
Friday, October 30, 2026 | 10:00am - 12:00pm
You're invited to Hoot & Howl, a not-so-scary Halloween celebration presented by HP Hood and designed specifically for families with children ages 1-5. Enjoy trick-or-treating through museum exhibits, interactive activities, and non-so-scary fun, all included with standard museum admission and free for CMTM members.
Tickets:
$20 General Admission/Included With Admission
Free for CMTM Members. Babies under 12 months attend for free.
Hoot & Howl Halloween Events are presented by HP Hood. Candy will not include peanuts and other nuts but trace amounts of these allergens and others may be present.
Special event highlights including: Halloween Kinetic Sand Station, Pumpkin Tinker Time in MakerSpace, Halloween Dry Ice Show.
Play Your Way - A Sensory-Friendly Halloween Event
Friday, October 30, 2026 | 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Play Your Way is a monthly sensory-friendly play time open to anyone who would benefit from a quieter, low-key experience. This is the perfect time for families affected by Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or other challenges to explore the Museum & Theatre, meet other families with similar experiences, and see if the Museum & Theatre is the right fit for you and your family.
In October, we're celebratoin Halloween with a warm, welcoming, and indoor trick-or-treat celebration. Make your way through trick-or-treat stations in the museum exhibits, explore a Sensory Slime program, and help yourself to a snack. Treats are a combination of peanut-free candies as well as small toys and fidgets.
This event is free, but reservations are highly recommended.
The event will include: Trick-or-treat stations featuring sensory-friendly fidget toys and a small selection of candy; Halloween-themed art activity; time to explore exhibits at your own pace; a small, allergy-aware snack; a trick-or-treat tote bag.
Play Your Way is a free event series made possible by the Pond Family Foundation and the Judith Glickman Lauder Foundation.
Costume Note
As an institution that supports diverse voices and perspectives, we kindly ask you not to arrive in culturally appropriated costumes. Our goal at the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine is to create a welcoming and safe space for all visitors. Thank you for helping to ensure an inclusive space and experience for all.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Hoot and Howl Family Halloween was made possible by the generosity of the Presenting Sponsor, H.P. Hood, with additional support from The Little Gym of Scarborough, ME, and Stone Coast Fund Services.
Presenting Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Stone Coast Fund Services