The annual Ghostly Gala at the Long Island Children’s Museum once again in its 17th year continuing to delight families with an evening of Halloween-themed fun, creativity and community.
Children and adults arrived in costume — alongside museum staff — adding to the festive atmosphere. Standout outfits included a Wizard of Oz characters, Disney Pixar film, “The Incredibles” and the famous “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” – the 1971 Gene Wilder film.
The event offered a safe, inclusive trick-or-treating experience, with museum staff distributing goodies throughout the exhibits.
Families enjoyed free activities such as the “Monster Mash Dance Party,” a spooky studio to meet “mysterious underwater creatures” and even cool and creepy crafts for all ages. Other activities included decorating personal trick-or-treat bag, then collecting candy from the museum staff.
The museum even had a Halloween themed show, returning for its fourth consecutive year, “Uncle Vlad’s Pumpkin Patch - Under New Management.” The interactive musical puppet show was filled with humor and Halloween spirit.
The story follows Uncle Vlad, his nephew Chad and their spooky friends as they try to save their beloved pumpkin patch from the Mountain Boo Soda Company, a skeleton-run business looking to build a factory on their land.
The Ghostly Gala continues to be a trusted and anticipated community tradition, giving families a safe and spirited space to celebrate Halloween while inspiring creativity and imagination in young visitors.
