Heinz History Center to host family-friendly Halloween program
The Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh will host a Haunted History Center Halloween program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, where families can enjoy a day of tricks, treats and ghoulishly grand fun.
Children and families are invited to take part in a Halloween scavenger hunt spanning all six floors of the museum with trick-or-treat stations located throughout. Along the way, visitors can explore the Scary Pittsburgh section inside the Pittsburgh’s Hidden History exhibition and encounter costumed interpreters in the galleries. Children will also have the opportunity to create their own masks inspired by the displays.
At 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., folklorist Thomas White will lead Spooky Storytime, featuring eerie tales and legends from Pittsburgh’s past. Geared toward youths, age 6 to 12, these sessions will present local folklore in an age-appropriate way.
The program will also feature Halloween-themed activities, including face painting, temporary tattoos and a photo booth. Children will receive a complimentary special-edition orange pickle pin as a seasonal souvenir.
Children, age 17 and younger, will receive free admission to the history center, through support from the Kamin “Free for Kids” initiative. Regular admission rates apply for adults. For more information and to register, visit heinzhistorycenter.org/events.
The museum is at 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh.
