Join us on October 28, 2012 for our Kids & Candy Event.
Whether your child wants to be Batman, Wonder Woman or a Police Officer...we encourage you to bring your child to the museum!
Festivities include:
 Regular museum tour (make sure you do all the Safety Stops)
Police Academy Jr. Activity Sheet
McGruff the Crime Dog appearances
Finger Print Identification Cards
Candy
Price: $10 per costumed child and $10 for adults (who bring costumed children)
Event Hours: October 28, 2012 from 1pm - 5pm
To Purchase Tickets: The $10 discount is only applied in person on the day of the event; advance tickets can be purchased at full price by clicking here
Parents are welcome to dress up in appropriate costumes but masks are prohibited (adults only).
Children MUST have a chaperone.
Halloween Safety Tips from the National Safety Council
Parents
Before children start out on their "trick or treat" rounds, parents should:
Make sure that an adult or an older responsible youth will be supervising the outing for children under age 12.
Instruct your children to travel only in familiar areas and along an established route.
Teach your children to stop only at houses or apartment buildings that are well-lit and never to enter a stranger's home.
Establish a return time.
Tell your youngsters not to eat any treat until they return home.
Costume Design
Only fire-retardant materials should be used for costumes.
Costumes should be loose so warm clothes can be worn underneath.
Costumes should not be so long that they are a tripping hazard. (Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injuries on Halloween.)
If children are allowed out after dark, outfits should be made with light colored materials. Strips of retroreflective tape should be used to make children visible.
Accessories
Knives, swords and other accessories should be made from cardboard or flexible materials. Do not allow children to carry sharp objects.
Bags or sacks carried by youngsters should be light-colored or trimmed with retro-reflective tape if children are allowed out after dark.
Carrying flashlights will help children see better and be seen more clearly.
On the way
Children should understand and follow these rules:
Do not enter homes or apartments without adult supervision.
Walk, do not run, from house to house. Do not cross yards and lawns where unseen objects or the uneven terrain can present tripping hazards.
Walk on sidewalks, not in the street.
Walk on the left side of the road, facing traffic if there are no sidewalks.
Treats
To ensure a safe trick-or-treat outing, parents are urged to:
Give children an early meal before going out.
Insist that treats be brought home for inspection before anything is eaten.
Wash fruit and slice into small pieces.
When in doubt, throw it out.
Motorists
The National Safety Council urges motorists to be especially alert on Halloween.
Watch for children darting out from between parked cars.
Watch for children walking on roadways, medians and curbs.
Enter and exit driveways and alleys carefully.
At twilight and later in the evening, watch for children in dark clothing.
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