It's October and that means The Discovery Center has transformed into a not-too-spooky play space where kids can explore a haunted house, climb to the mad scientist lab atop the tower, dance their way around tombstones, and ride in a magical pumpkin coach. You'll find ghosts and friendly monsters around every corner of the Museum. And, don't forget to save time to visit the scarecrows and misfit pumpkins in the Story Garden!
ADMISSION
If you're not members yet, admission to the Museum is $10 for visitors over the age of 12 months. Admission to the Story Garden is always free.
The Museum offers discounts for EBT cardholders, active duty military personnel, veterans, and their household family members. And, [almost] every first and third Friday of the month is Free Admission Night when everyone can enjoy three hours (4-7pm) of unlimited play for $0.
In addition to the month-long Haunted Halloween Hallows exhibit, The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier also has a variety of fun and educational events happening in October, including:
 First Friday Art Show (and Free Admission Night) 4-7pm on Friday, October 6, 2023 Enjoy a free night of art and fun at The Discovery Center! The First Friday Art Show will feature a collaborative exhibit by Ciara Heatherman and students at The Discovery Center. Admission to the Museum will be free for everyone. |
 Broome Art Trail 10-4pm on Saturday, October 7, 2023 The Broome Art Trail is a self-guided tour of art galleries and studios in Binghamton. The Discovery Center will be participating by featuring artists Zonia Clancy, Ciara Heatherman, and John Salatte. |
 Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day 11am-1pm on Monday, October 9, 2023 The Discovery Center will be celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day with a variety of fun activities for kids. Learn about the indigenous American people as well as the explorers that crossed the ocean and navigated to new lands. Activities are free with Museum admission. |
 Trick-or-Trivia 6-9pm on Friday, October 13, 2023 Get a sitter and join The Discovery Center at St. Michael's Church in Binghamton for a fun-filled evening of trivia with musical clues hosted by AP Entertainment! Prizes will be given to the top trivia winners ($250, $500, and $1,000!) as well as for the best team and individual costumes. Register your team today! |
 October Third Friday Free Admission Night 4-7pm on Friday, October 20, 2023 Enjoy a night of free admission to The Discovery Center on the first and third Friday of every month! |
 Halloweekend at Ross Park 10am-3pm on Saturday & Sunday, October 28-29, 2023 The Discovery Center and Ross Park Zoo are hosting a family-friendly Halloween event offering trick-or-treating, games, activities, and entertainment throughout the Museum, Story Garden, and Zoo. Tickets are $10 for members, $13 for not-yet-members, and free for children under 24 months. Get tickets today! |
 STEAM for Little Hands 10am-12pm on Wednesdays STEAM for Little Hands is a weekly program for toddlers and preschoolers that introduces them to science, technology, engineering, arts, and math through hands-on activities. The themes for the next few weeks are: sink or float fall fun (10/11), build a monster (10/18), spider parachutes (10/25), and bubbly brew (11/1). |
 Toddler Time 10am-12pm on Mondays Toddler Time is a weekly program for toddlers and preschoolers that offers special activities to build developmental skills. This month, the activity themes are Halloween sensory (10/16), ghost potatoes (10/23), and witch broomsticks (10/30). |
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