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Halloween

Morrill Hall-oween Spooktacular Event!

Date: Friday, October 31
Time: 4:30-8:30pm
Cost: Included with admission – all museum discounts including senior, veteran, and Museums for All ($1 with WIC/SNAP/EBT) valid
FREE Parking provided in lot outside the museum

Advance tickets are not required, but will provide you with a faster check-in for the event.

Join us for a spooktacular time trick-or-treating while exploring exhibits, participating in games, and doing crafts and activities.

Trick or Treat

We will provide candy and non-candy items at stations throughout the building. This activity is included with admission. Please bring your own trick-or-treat bag to fill (we will have a limited number of basic paper treat sacks for those without a bag).

Special thanks to the Friends of the State Museum for helping sponsor trick or treat goodies.

Activities

  • Halloween BINGO! (starts at 5:30pm)
  • Spooktacular crafts
  • Scavenger hunt
  • Candy Corn Bowling
  • Pumpkin Toss
  • Spooky Space planetarium show

**There will be a designated classroom set aside as a sensory/quiet space for those who may need it during this event.

Special Planetarium Show - Spooky Space

Looking for cosmic fun this Halloween season? Would you like to meet the spectacular stars of Halloween? Monsters, zombies, and ghosts — and their far more terrible counterparts in space? Oh yes, space has its monsters: Black holes, zombie stars, and spectacular ghostly nebulae! Explore these “spooky” wonders of the night sky here at the planetarium. Learn about the celestial origins of Halloween and how it is an astronomical holiday.
Runtime 23 minutes - Recommended for ages 6+
**Included with admission — For Morrill Hall-ween Spooktacular event only**
Showtimes: 5:45PM, 6:30PM, 7:15PM, 8:00PM

COMMUNITY ACCESS PROGRAM COLLECTION

UNSM is supporting Husker Pantry as the Fossil Day CAP collection drive.

The Huskers Helping Huskers Pantry believes every Husker should have access to food without fear and judgment and receive it from a community that cares. With the rise in pantry usage, the need for items grows every semester, and this is where the impact of food and personal items cannot be overstated. Your help ensures that we are consistently stocked with the most essential items, including personal care products and specific food items. Thank you for supporting the Husker Food Pantry. The Pantry exists because of the kindness of those who support our mission. These donations will help us continue addressing the needs of our students while reducing the stigma associated with food insecurity. We can only effectively assist students due to the support and generosity of people like you.

Visitors can bring a donation and be entered into a drawing to win prizes. Winners will be drawn throughout the day for prizes to collect on site. Grand prize winners will be drawn after the event concludes. This year's grand prizes include a 1-year museum membership and a volleyball signed by Dani Busboom Kelly.

Most needed items:
FOOD: canned beans, canned fish, canned meats, cereal, granola/protein bars, Instant potatoes, nuts, pasta, pasta sauce, rice, soup, spices and seasonings
HYGIENE: body lotion, body wash, conditioner, deodorant, face wash, first aid items (e.g. Bandaids), feminine hygiene products, shampoo, toilet paper, toothpaste
OTHER: cleaning supplies, disinfectant wipes, dish soap, laundry detergent, manual can openers, paper towels
A complete list of desired/needed items can be found here: https://pantry.unl.edu/items-to-donate/

MEDIA SPONSOR
Thank you to our Media sponsor for your support of this event! B107.3 will be on site at Morrill Hall from 10am-12pm.