Monsters of all ages, mark your calendars! Our annual Monster Ball returns for a night of spooky science, hands-on activities, crafts, workshops, performances, a silent auction, and more. Show off your most creative costume in our costume contest, with prizes for the scariest, funniest, and cutest looks! Want to help us get spooky? We’re also collecting gently used Halloween decorations to transform the museum into a frightfully fun wonderland. 

Monster Ball In Memory of Sarah Wood

$19 — Youth and Students (with school ID for students 18+)
$21 — Adults
10% off for members
Kids ages 2 and under are free

Costumes encouraged. Wonder guaranteed. 

Monsters of all ages are invited to our annual Halloween celebration! Monster Ball transforms the museum into a spooky playground filled with hands-on activities, crafts, workshops, performances, and more.

Activities include:

• 🎪 Ashland Aerial Arts — Breathtaking aerial performances return to Monster Ball!
• 👻 Ashland High School Haunted House — Brave your way through a spooky student-created haunted house.
• 💃 Group Dancing with Creative Dance for Children — Learn easy, fun dances that everyone can join!
• 🕷️ Meet the Giant Metal Spider — Come see our brand-new giant metal spider sculpture.
• 🧪 ScienceLIVE with Ash Friend — Get ready for some mind-bending science magic!
• 🎤 Jam Room Karaoke — Sing your heart out in your own private karaoke booth.
• 💀 Community Ofrenda — Our community partners are bringing back the Ofrenda for another year of remembrance and celebration.
• 🌮 Food Truck — Grab a bite to eat while you enjoy the festivities!

With the exception of food and drink, all activities are included with admission.