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Cursed Castle (October 8-30, 2016)
Hear ye, hear ye! Burnadette the Dragon is guarding The Children’s Museum Guild’s 53rd Annual Haunted House—Cursed Castle, which is presented by Old National Bank. Through the centuries, many knights and princesses have failed to delay the doom. Now it’s your turn be brave in the attempt! Storm the castle to conquer the curse – we double dragon dare you!
Cursed Castle is sure to shock and scare you silly. Climb in the catacombs, wind through the witch’s den, and drift by the dragon’s dungeon in a perilous adventure!
“Each year, The Children’s Museum Guild works hard to create a creepy, new experience that is both fun and enjoyable for the entire family while creating memories that will last a lifetime,” said Dr. Jeffrey H. Patchen, president and CEO, The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. “Those who want to delight in the whimsy of royalty are welcome to visit Pirates and Princesses a temporary exhibit; but those who dare to be scared won’t want to miss the opportunity to creep through the Cursed Castle and experience an adventure like none other as they try to break the curse.”
IPL offers Lights-On Hours for a less-scary opportunity for the little costumed cuties. But the Frightening Hours, for the brave of heart, keep the lights off! Tickets are $8 at the door and are available at The Children’s Museum Box Office or online at childrensmuseum.org/hauntedhouse. Tickets go on sale Sept. 12. Discount tickets can be purchased at Indianapolis Marsh locations.
Black Hat Bash (Friday, October 7, 2016)
Start planning a creepy, crazy, or comical costume now—this is an evening no one will want to miss! It’s the biggest and best family-friendly Halloween party in Indy! Enjoy an evening with music, local food, drinks (including a cash bar) along with a creatively crazy costume contest! Tour the Haunted House: Cursed Castle, and BOO-gie the night away!
The event price includes a ticket to the Haunted House, which can be used for early access the night of Black Hat Bash or any day through the run of the Haunted House. Advance tickets are $30 for adults and $20 for youths under 18. Museum members receive a $5 discount per ticket, and children under 2 are free. Tickets at childrensmuseum.org/bash.
Black Hat Dash (Saturday, October 29, 2016)
Put on your running armor, and practice fleeing from Burnadette the Dragon in the third annual Black Hat Dash—Indy’s frightfully fun run and weirdly wonderful walk! Both the 1 mile and 5K races will begin and end at The Children’s Museum with closed route roads and police supervision. Participants receive a t-shirt, but are encouraged to dress in Halloween attire for a chance to win the Black Hat Dash’s costume contest. Following the 1 mile/5K Family Fun Run and Walk, participants are invited to attend this year’s Haunted House, Cursed Castle.
The Black Hat Dash is presented by Riley Children’s Health. Register and see the course at childrensmuseum.org/dash.
Feast with the Witches (selected dates)
This event leaves the fire-breathing dragon in the soot! Join the friendliest of witches this Halloween season for a feast! Enjoy a breakfast or lunch buffet accompanied by Halloween entertainment from Ruditoonz. After the Feast, attendees will enjoy a tour of the Cursed Castle during the IPL Lights-On hours (for children who scare easily). All children will walk away with a special goody bag and a smile.
Friendly Feast tickets are $20 per person and are available for six dates throughout October. More information can be found at childrensmuseum.org/feast.
About The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is a nonprofit institution committed to creating extraordinary learning experiences across the arts, sciences, and humanities that have the power to transform the lives of children and families. For more information about The Children's Museum, visit www.childrensmuseum.org, follow us on Twitter @TCMIndy, Facebook.com/childrensmuseum and YouTube.com/IndyTCM.
