Halloween and Day of the Dead Activities at Polk Museum of Art
Posted on October 9th, 2008 by admin
Some fun events are being planned for Halloween and Day of the Dead at Polk Museum of Art — and one of them is for adults only!
First, there’s the Family Halloween Party at the Museum, which, as I’m sure you’ve guessed, takes place on Halloween! Bring the kids from 4 – 7pm for an early evening of spooky stories, a scavenger hunt through the Museum, creepy art activities, games, prizes, and a raffle to win some wonderful Halloween pastries. Admission is $5 per child, and children have to have a parent with them. Go here to register ahead of time.
If you didn’t feel like doing the Halloween thing, or maybe you’re looking for something fun to do with the kids on Saturday, then bring them BACK to the Museum for our Day of the Dead Family Celebration. The day is divided into three segments. First, make a Day of the Dead mask at the Family Fun Workshop at 10:30. Then, wear that mask in a Day of the Dead Parade at 12:30. Finally, create a Day of the Dead altar at our afternoon Art Workshop at 1:00. The first two events are FREE (whoo hoo!), but the Art Workshop is $2 per child for materials. Still! It’s a cheap way to spend the day AND keep the kids entertained. There’s no registration required, so just show up!
But we haven’t forgotten about the adults. Starting at 7pm, experience Death by Chocolate. The event have a festive Day of the Dead theme and will feature five chocolate stations with treats from local caterers and specialty shops, a signature chocolate drink, music by flamenco guitarist Nathan Herrera, and a special performance by Florida Dance Theatre. Dessert plates that have been hand-painted by local artists will also be available for purchase, and sales will benefit the Museum’s Education Programs. Tickets to Death by Chocolate are $30 per person and you must be at least 21 years old to attend. Go here to buy your tickets.
I hope to see you at the Museum! Death by Chocolate sounds like my kind of event, and I know my sister’s planning to bring my nephew to the Halloween Party. Maybe I can get his Shugi to bring him back for Day of the Dead…
