Halloween at CDM

Halloween at CDM

9.26.25
By:
Samantha Privitera

Fall Fun at Creative Discovery Museum

Chattanooga, TN (September 24, 2025) – Fall has arrived in Chattanooga, and with it comes a season full of spooky, silly, and spectacular fun at Creative Discovery Museum! Throughout October, families and adults alike can discover thrills, chills, and plenty of hands-on activities to celebrate Halloween.

Monster Bash – A Family Favorite Returns!

Kick off the Halloween season with two unforgettable nights of family-friendly fun at Monster Bash, happening Friday, October 10, and Saturday, October 11, from 6–8 p.m. at Creative Discovery Museum.

Back by popular demand, this highly anticipated annual celebration invites families to dress in their favorite kid-friendly costumes, enjoy festive crafts, meet special guests, and explore just the right amount of spooky fun. From playful pumpkins to creepy critters, Monster Bash is the perfect way to create lasting memories together.

Guests can enjoy:

  • Character Meet & Greets with Magic Lamp Entertainment: Spider-Man on Friday, Alice in Wonderland on Saturday
  • Ghost Scavenger Hunt through the exhibits
  • Creepy Crawly Creatures with live animals from the Tennessee Aquarium
  • DIY Picture Frames to take home
  • Halloween Bingo and Paper Bat Launch into the “night” sky
  • Pumpkin Toss and Monster Putt Putt
  • Bounce House on the CDM Plaza
  • Bonfire Fun with s’mores and apple cider

Tickets are available now at cdmfun.org. Don’t miss one of Chattanooga’s favorite family Halloween traditions!

Drink and Discover: Mad Science – An Adults-Only Halloween Experience

The fun doesn’t stop with families—grown-ups get their turn at the spooky science lab during Drink and Discover: Mad Science, on Friday, October 24 from 7–10 p.m.

For one night only, Creative Discovery Museum will transform into a mad scientist’s playground. 21+ guests are invited to explore twisted experiments, sip themed cocktails, and test their wits with monstrous challenges. Whether you’re building your own “Franken Toy” creation or doing the monster mash on the dance floor, you’ll uncover all the eerie mysteries waiting inside the Museum.

Highlights include:

  • Franken Toys – Stitch together your own creepy creation
  • Edible Slime – A sweet, slimy science experiment you can taste
  • Test Tube Bar – Cocktails with a spooky twist
  • Classic Monster Trivia – Compete for the coveted Frankenstein Trophy

Costumes are highly encouraged, and tickets can be purchased at cdmfun.org.

About Creative Discovery Museum  
Creative Discovery Museum (CDM) is celebrating 30 years as a leading non-profit children’s museum that offers hands-on educational programs and exhibits in the arts and sciences in downtown Chattanooga. With nearly 300,000 visitors every year, CDM is a popular tourist destination and is consistently ranked among the best children’s museums in the country. Our mission is to inspire all children to explore, innovate, create, and play, making our community the best place for a child to grow up. You can visit us Sunday through Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 321 Chestnut Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402. We are closed on Wednesdays during the school year. For more information, visit cdmfun.org or follow us on Instagram and Facebook.