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Miami, FL (September 17, 2018): Once again the Miami Children’s Museum is bringing Halloween’s most fun event to South Florida! The 9th annual Not So Scary Family Halloween Bash, chaired by Steven & Virginia Weber with Honorary Chair WTVJ personality Roxanne Vargas, will be held on Sunday, October 14th from 1PM to 5PM.
Get ready to trick or treat throughout the Museum’s 17 galleries! This family friendly costume bash, presented by Capital One, features a toddler room, donut decorating with Dunkin Donuts, mini pumpkin decorating, performances led by the Museum’s Theater Troupe, lunch provided by Pollo Tropical, character meet & greet, and more! Plus brave the not so scary haunted tour through our NEW exhibit, Pirate Island, before it opens to the public. Guests will also be able to enjoy treats from Shipt, GoGo Squeez, Power Crunch, Sugarman Candy, Vintage Pops and more! The event will have free parking courtesy of Miami Parking Authority.
All tickets can be purchased in advance at: notsocary.michimu.net. Admission is $50.00 for non-members and $40.00 for Members. Early bird ticket pricing is available now through October 9 with tickets starting at $45 for non-members and $35 for Museum Members. The Museum is closed for the event and the only entrance is through the purchase of a ticket. All funds raised for the event will directly support the Museum’s educational programs, ensuring the highest quality educational and arts programming for South Florida’s youth and families.
Sponsors for the event include Capital One as the official Presenting Sponsor and Coastal Building Maintenance as the event’s Haunted Activity sponsor. Trick or Treat sponsors include Academica, Yolanda & Jeff Berkowitz; Caleb & Calder Sloan’s Awesome Foundation; Century Risk Advisors; Susan & Richard Lampen; The Malamed Family; Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.; Terra Group; Greenspoon Marder; Holland & Knight LLP.
Spooky Level Sponsors include: BC Architects; BLICK Art Materials; Marianne & John Devine; Michelle & Bob Diener; Fabricant & Company; The Falcon Group- Engineers, Architects & Energy Consultants; Gelber Schachter & Greenberg P.A.; Glide Capital; Lash & Goldberg LLP; Law Office of Gerald K. Schwartz; The Logan Levy Family; M2E Consulting Engineers; The Melchiondo Family; The Netkin Family; Mr. Arnaud and Dr. Rebecca Karsenti; The Pardo Family; Power Crunch; The Schmerin Family; Shook, Hardy & Bacon; The Ressler Team; Verdeja, De Armas & Trujillo; Alexis & Scott Wagner; and Virginia & Steven Weber. For additional sponsorship opportunities, please contact Daniella Cabezas at dcabezas@miamichildrensmuseum.org.
Miami Children’s Museum is now celebrating 15 years of successful residency on Watson Island. Miami Children’s Museum offers bilingual and interactive exhibits; programs and classes and learning materials related to arts, culture, community and communication. The Museum has 17 interactive galleries as well as housing many exciting and fun traveling exhibits. Miami Children’s Museum is dedicated to enriching the lives of all children by fostering a love of learning through play and enabling children to realize their highest potential. Through arts and educational programs, the Museum seeks to include and target all audiences in Miami’s changing and diverse community by becoming the “town center” for Miami-Dade County’s children and families.
The Miami Children's Museum is known in South Florida for its fun, hands-on exhibits that turn learning into an adventure for kids. The top five exhibits are favorites among families because they each offer something special. Whether they spark creativity or teach about the environment, these experiences are memorable and keep families returning. Find out why these main exhibits are so popular with both children and parents.
At the Miami Children's Museum, learning is made fun and exciting through interactive play. Kids learn and grow by exploring each exhibit, which encourages curiosity and hands-on discovery. This approach helps children build important thinking and problem-solving skills while having a great time.
We use a hands-on approach to learning, which matches current educational ideas. This way, kids understand more and remember what they learn. They can try activities like building, making music, or exploring a pretend ocean, following their interests and learning at their own speed. This freedom helps kids develop a love for learning that lasts.
We also make sure our exhibits are accessible and fun for all children, no matter their abilities. This focus on inclusivity means every child can take part and benefit from what we offer. It shows our important role in helping kids learn and bringing families together.
We feature exhibits that inspire curiosity and imagination in kids. Here’s a look at some of our most popular attractions that both children and parents enjoy.
The Castle of Dreams welcomes kids into a magical space where they can use their imaginations. Children can pretend to be knights, princesses, or dragons with dress-up areas and storytelling corners. A small castle makes the experience even more fun, letting kids invent their own stories.
The Ocean Odyssey exhibit takes kids on an underwater adventure in the middle of Miami. It shows bright displays of ocean life, including coral reefs and touch tanks where children can feel sea creatures. Kids can also learn about why protecting the ocean matters through fun, interactive panels.
The Music Makers Studio is a fun place where kids can explore music. They can try digital keyboards, drums, and even record their own sounds. Kids enjoy this studio because it lets them be creative and express themselves through music.
The Health & Wellness Center turns learning about healthy habits into a fun adventure. Kids can try activities that teach about fitness and good nutrition in a playful way. They can run obstacle courses, play games about healthy eating, and even pretend to shop for groceries.
In the Construction Zone, kids become young builders and engineers. They use blocks and tools to create everything from simple towers to complex structures. Working together on projects helps them practice problem-solving, teamwork, and spatial skills.
These exhibits bring families together by making learning fun. Each one uses play to spark curiosity and help kids understand new things. Parents appreciate that the museum is a safe and exciting place for children to explore. Visiting us at the Miami Children's Museum helps kids grow and gives families special memories. Plan your visit today and see how interactive learning can be both magical and memorable.