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FUNtazmagoria

Please Note: FUNtazmagoria will be transforming in 2026 and 2027 as the Children’s Museum undergoes its exciting expansion project. During this time, we invite families to join us for Family FUNtaz Night, a special evening event that will take place in lieu of classic FUNtazmagoria.

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Visit the Children’s Museum for our Annual Kid-friendly Halloween Event! FUNtazmagoria at the Children’s Museum is the #1 Halloween event for kids! Stop by the Children’s Museum for kid-friendly, spooky (but not scary) fun. We invite children, families and caregivers to join us for some Halloween themed attractions and hands-on activities.

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Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Children’s Museum’s annual FUNtazmagoria event! This one-of-a-kind seasonal celebration is perfect for families, offering a blend of spooky fun that’s spooky not scary. Step into our Mad Scientist Lab for a walk-through adventure filled with electrifying interactive experiments. Don’t forget to say hello to our resident Mad Scientists as you explore!

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  • Please Note: FUNtazmagoria will be transforming in 2026 and 2027 as the Children’s Museum undergoes its exciting expansion project. During this time, we invite families to join us for Family FUNtaz Night, a special evening event that will take place in lieu of classic FUNtazmagoria. Learn more about Family FUNtaz Night
Learn more about Family FUNtaz Night

Admission

Infants 11 months and younger*See Family FUNtaz Night
Adults and children*
Museum members*
Discounted Admission available for Seniors, Military, Teachers*
WIC/MediCal beneficiaries*
EBT beneficiaries *

The Children’s Museum of Sonoma County accepts cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.

*Please call us or speak to our Front Desk regarding discounts

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Family FUNtaz Night, Thursday & Friday, October 22 & 23, 4:30pm to 8:00pm

Get ready for a night of spooktacular fun at the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County! Family FUNtaz Night, Thursday & Friday, October 22 & 23, 2026 from 4:30pm to 8:00 PM is the perfect way to kick off Halloween weekend with thrills, giggles, and plenty of memory-making.

Here’s what’s brewing:

  • 🍺 Tasty brews and Local wines for the grown-ups (available for purchase)
  • 🍔 Delicious eats from local food trucks (available for purchase)
  • 🎶 Rockin’ tunes
  • 🎨 Hands-on spooky crafts, creepy science experiments, and silly surprises from our classic FUNtazmagoria weekend
  • 👻 Costumes encouraged—kids, parents, and even grandparents, come dressed in your Halloween best!

Bring the whole family for a magical evening of pumpkins, potions, music, and mayhem. It’s Halloween fun like only the Museum can do!

Please Note: Museum will be closed from 9:00am to 4:30pm Thursday & Friday, October 22 & 23 to prepare for event.

FUNtazmagoria Frequently Asked Questions

Classic FUNtazmagoria Programming:

  • Creepy Crawlies with Wine Country Zoological (11am & 1pm Saturday and Sunday)
    An interactive exhibit where children can get up close and personal with a variety of insects and other critters. With an emphasis on education, this program allows kids to safely learn about bugs and their role in nature.
  • Crazy Awesome Science Show (10am & 2pm Saturday and Sunday)
    A thrilling science demonstration filled with mind-blowing experiments. This interactive show is designed to spark curiosity and wonder, with topics ranging from chemical reactions to physics tricks that will amaze kids and adults alike. The show takes place in the Wild Zone.
  • PG&E’s Pumpkin Plop (*6pm on Friday & 12pm Saturday and Sunday)
    A fun and quirky event where PG&E drop pumpkins from a height to see them splatter and burst. Perfect for an exciting midday spectacle that draws a crowd and adds excitement to the festival.
  • Potion Making
    A magical experience where kids can mix “potions” using colorful, fizzy ingredients. This whimsical program encourages creativity and a sense of wonder as children create their own fantastical brews in a safe and fun environment. 
  • Freaky Things Fling
    A creative game where children fling rubber spiders, creepy crawlies, and other spooky items onto targets. It’s a fun, light-hearted way to test aim and coordination in a playful setting.
  • Hay Pyramids
    A playful and adventurous climbing zone made entirely of hay bales stacked into pyramid shapes. Kids can climb, jump, and explore the hay pyramids, getting active while engaging in some good old-fashioned farm fun.
  • Pumpkin Carving
    Local Artist Steve Purcell will demonstrate his skills carving large pumpkins to be raffled off, just in time for Halloween!
  • Floating Eyeballs
    A spooky activity that lets kids find floating “eyeballs” in water. Using ping-pong balls, this activity brings a creepy and exciting visual effect to life.
  • Oobleck
    A sensory science station where kids can make and play with Oobleck—a fascinating substance that behaves like both a liquid and a solid. It’s messy, squishy, and a perfect hands-on experience for curious minds.
  • Lil’ Pumpkins Patch
    A cozy and playful area where toddlers and young children can explore a variety of small pumpkins and gourds. Perfect for sensory engagement, kids can touch, feel, and even decorate the pumpkins while enjoying a safe, festive environment of Totopia.

Mad Scientist Laboratory:

  • Mad Scientist Table
    A DIY science lab where kids can conduct a variety of fun, hands-on experiments. This station is filled with bubbling beakers and fun chemical reactions, bringing out the mad scientist in every child.
  • Glowing Pendulum Table
    A mesmerizing art and science experiment where kids use glow-in-the-dark pendulums to create beautiful patterns. The swinging pendulums leave trails of glowing light, teaching physics while creating a stunning visual display.
  • Cat and Pumpkin Painting Experience
    A creative station where participants can paint adorable a cat skeleton and pumpkins. With brushes, paint, and templates available, this program lets kids express their artistic side while it all glows in the dark!
  • Slime Tables
    A gooey and fun-filled station where children can sink their hand into tables of slime. With different colors and textures to choose from, this hands-on activity is always a crowd favorite.

FUNtazmagoria is a family-friendly experience and meant for all ages. It is spooky, NOT scary!

Parking in the Children’s Museum’s lot is limited. If our parking lot is full, please find parking on West Steele Lane, Hardies Lane, or Range Ave. We strongly encourage guests to carpool or use public transportation like the Santa Rosa bus and SMART train.

We ask that our guests NOT park in lots for the Charles Schulz Museum or Snoopy’s Home Ice.

Family FUNtaz night will feature food trucks such as Lucha Sabina, as well as beer from Cooperage Brewing, and local wines for sale. We always have healthy snacks in our gift corner. Outside food and drink are always allowed at designated picnic areas! Fruta Ice Cream will be also selling ice cream all three days of the event.

Yes! The Museum has changed FUNtazmagoria hours. We are now hosting Family FUNtaz Night on Friday, October 24 from 4:00pm – 8:00pm. Classic FUNtazmagoria will take place Saturday & Sunday, October 25 & 26, 2:00pm to 4:00pm.

*Friday: Museum Closed 9am to 3pm, prior to event. *Saturday & Sunday Only: Museum Open 9:00am to 4:00pm, Event Activities 10:00am to 2:00pm The event will take place during normal business hours 9:00am to 4:00pm on Saturday and Sunday, October 25 and 26.

The museum will be closed Monday, October 27, following the event for break down and to give the Museum a much-deserved deep cleaning. We look forward to seeing visitors the following Wednesday.

All proceeds from signature events like FUNtazmagoria go toward supporting our mission to inspire curiosity and creativity through joyful, transformative experiences. Fundraisers at the Children’s Museum allow us to offer programs like our Museum Access Program, as well as allow us to function as a valuable community resource.

2025 FUNtazmagoria Sponsors:

Join Our Volunteer Team!

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds to be part of the magic at the Children’s Museum! Whether you’re setting up bubble machines, crafting event-themed art, or bringing playful experiences to life, there’s a role for everyone to spark creativity and joy. Come share your skills and have fun while making a difference!

Please contact us with your availability:
volunteers@cmosc.org

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