Halloween Fun All October Long on the South Street Seaport Museum – New York Household

Halloween Fun All October Long on the South Street Seaport Museum

There’s no want to attend till the thirty first … Halloween enjoyable is going on all month lengthy within the metropolis! This October, the South Street Seaport Museum is rolling out a full calendar of spooky, family-friendly occasions good for teenagers and oldsters. Here is what’s in retailer on the Seaport in October.

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Sinister Secrets of the Seaport

For dad and mom of older youngsters or those that can get a babysitter and enterprise out alone, the Museum is internet hosting Sinister Secrets of the Seaport from October 1 via the thirtieth. This 90-minute strolling tour peels again the layers of Lower Manhattan’s shadowy maritime previous. Led by a information, this tour dives into centuries of headlines from the 1790s to the Nineteen Nineties, highlighting true tales of scandal, thriller, and mischief.

You’ll discover cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and waterfront hideaways, all whereas enjoying a intelligent interactive recreation referred to as “Ear for Crime.” There’s additionally a prize on the finish. If you weren’t already offered, the tour begins at Ryan Maguire’s Bar & Restaurant, and your ticket features a glad hour drink (alcoholic or gentle). Recommended for ages 12 and up, tickets vary from $30–$40, and advance registration is required.

Halloween Paper Crafts & Letterpress Printing

On Saturday, October 12, from midday to 2 pm, head over to Bowne & Co. at 207 Water Street for a Halloween Paper Crafts & Letterpress Printing drop-in workshop. This free occasion is open to anybody ages 5 and up. Kids can create their very own spooky paper decorations, like folded bats and paper chains.

Kids may also print their very own Halloween-themed poster utilizing an actual Nineteenth-century printing press from the Museum’s working assortment. No time slot dedication is required; you possibly can simply drop in. Pre-registration is inspired, however walk-ups are welcome, too.

Halloweekend

Closer to Halloween, Halloweekend takes place on Saturday, October 25, from 11 am to five pm. Museum admission is free for the entire day, and youngsters may also participate within the Sailors’ Superstitions scavenger hunt aboard the historic 1885 tall ship Wavertree. They will find out about superstitions from outdated seafaring days and acquire all of them to win a deal with. The expertise consists of entry to the 1908 lightship Ambrose, indoor exhibitions throughout a number of historic buildings, and a peek at outside reveals like Signs of Origins.

On Halloween Eve, October 30 at 6:30 pm, older youngsters, tweens, and teenagers can dive into the pleasant weirdness of Maritime Monsters of New York. For simply $5, this night program explores the legends and lore of legendary sea creatures mentioned to hang-out New York’s waterways, from the Hudson River to the eerie Great Lakes. Led by the Museum’s Director of Engagement, this session is a mixture of historical past, storytelling, and simply the correct amount of spooky.

And there’s a twist that’s fairly well timed: one of many monsters is a pretend, full with AI-generated photographs and a backstory besides. Your job can be to identify the imposter. This Halloween thriller occasion is interactive and extra like a campfire ghost story than a haunted home. It is suited to youngsters ages 8 and up.

Visit seaportmuseum.org for full occasion particulars and to pre-register (really helpful for many actions).

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