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Not-So Spooky Family Night
Not-So Spooky Family Night
Friday, October 16th • 5-8pm
Get ready for a not-so-spooky night of fall fun at the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum! Bring the whole family for an evening filled with seasonal activities, hands-on adventures, and prehistoric fun.
Your ticket includes:
🦖 After-Hours Museum Exploration: Wander through the museum and see full-scale dinosaurs, real fossils, and more!
🎃 Pumpkin Decorating: Get creative and decorate your very own pumpkin! First come, first served while supplies last.
🦴 Special Quarry Dig: Head into the quarry and dig for real fossils!
🔦 Nighttime Bug Walk: Grab a flashlight and explore the grounds to discover what creepy-crawly creatures come out after dark. Bring your own flashlight!
🎨 Kids’ Crafts & Activities: Enjoy hands-on halloween activities.
🛍️ Local Vendors & Businesses: Shop, explore, and connect with members of our local community.
🎶 Live music with Sophia Jolie
☕ Cafe & Museum Store: Stop by Quarry Grounds Cafe and Museum Store during your visit for some seasonal specialities!
Ticket Add-On:
Movie in the Theater 🍿
For an additional $5 per person, head to the theater for a special showing of Hocus Pocus on the big screen. Limited Seating.
It’s the perfect fall night for the whole family with fossils, pumpkins, and plenty of prehistoric adventure!
📅 Friday, October 16
⏰ 5–8 PM
📍 Edelman Fossil Park & Museum
Members: $5
Non-Members: $30
Movie Upgrade: +$5
Pumpkin painting is first come, first served while supplies last. Movie seating is limited.
