Sip on Something Spooky at This Adults-Only Halloween Event

Cosmos & Cocktails: A Spooky Themed Night for Adults

Kids aren't the only ones who look forward to celebrating Halloween. I know in our family, we still look at Halloween as the gateway holiday for the fall and winter season. The decorations, special foods, and yes- even all the candy are a precursor to the special season that is soon to follow.

I guess that is still a childlike view of Halloween, but that doesn't mean you can't pair a great cocktail with a spooky season experience. That is exactly what the Washington Pavilion has done with its Cosmos & Cocktails series. This time, the theme is "Spooky Skies," and once again, it is an adults-only evening of discovery and fun.

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Event Details for Your Calendar

The event is coming up on Thursday, October 29, at the Washington Pavilion from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. Your ticket gives you complete access to the Kirby Science Discovery Center and Visual Arts Center.

When you're done exploring the museums to your heart's content, you're invited into the Sweetman Planetarium for a journey through some of the universe's eeriest wonders.

During “Spooky Skies”, drift past ghostly nebulae, fiery stellar nurseries, and mysterious formations resembling skulls, spiders, owls, and more. Dr. Ken Murphy will lead live presentations at 6 and 7 p.m., exploring vampire stars, dying suns, stellar explosions, and distant galaxies hiding in the cosmic shadows.

Sip, Stroll, and Celebrate: Costumes Welcome!

You can grab a delightful cocktail at any point during your spooky visit to the Pavilion, and you're welcome to come as you are, or wear a costume for your interstellar expedition.

Tickets are $25 or $12.50 for Washington Pavilion members, and this is an over-21 event.

Get your tickets online now at the Washington Pavilion website.

So, if you're ready to trade the trick-or-treating crowd for a cocktail and a little cosmic creepiness, this might be just the Halloween night out you've been looking for. Grab your tickets, bring along a friend, and get ready to discover that the universe can be a pretty spooky place!

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