The National Children’s Museum and Discovery Theater love Halloween so much that we have created TWO shows for our littlest tricksters. First, go ‘batty’ with an original puppet play from the National Children’s Museum.  “Why the Bat Flies at Night” is a creation folktale from Africa featuring that cute creature that has gotten a pretty bad rap JUST because he wakes up at dinnertime!  This Senegalese story imagines why he takes to the sky when the sun goes does.  Then, Discovery Theater asks the audience to join the fun as we play an interactive story called “The Ghosties’ Happy Day” that features Gemma and Georgie Ghost and their ghostie friends who enjoy celebrating a holiday with disguises and treats … and so do we!  Come in costume for a not so spooky time (and parents--don't forget your cameras).

*Family Special: Sat., Oct. 31, 12 noon: face painting at 11 a.m. Every child gets a treat.

About The National Children’s Museum
Designated by Congress in 2003, the National Children’s Museum is a nationally recognized cultural and educational institution serving children and families onsite, online, and through national partners and programs. The Museum's mission is to inspire children to care about and improve the world.

Opening in 2013 at National Harbor, the National Children’s Museum will serve millions of children and their families each year through a new 150,000 square-foot experiential learning center and dynamic online community. Designed by world renowned architect Cesar Pelli, the Museum’s state-of-the-art facility will serve as a teaching tool by educating children about green choices and reflecting environmentally-friendly and sustainable practices in its exhibits, programs, and services.

Building on a 30 year history of service to kids and families as the Capital Children’s Museum, the National Children’s Museum serves a national constituency of 48 million children living in the U.S. The Museum will give all children the opportunity to learn, explore, and connect with opportunities to get involved and make a difference in their community, their country, and their world.

As a Museum Without Walls the National Children’s Museum inspires children from the Washington, D.C. region and across the country through traveling exhibits, programs, and workshops. Opportunities for inspiration, learning, growth, and engagement reach far beyond the walls of the Museum and are involving children and families today.

See more at their website: http://www.ncm.museum/home

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