Stamp & Scream Family Festival
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Step into a world of spooky stamps, silly surprises, and creative Halloween fun! Families can explore hands‑on artmaking, join a museum‑wide costume parade, and discover seasonal stories and activities around every corner.... Costumes encouraged!
*Costumes must keep faces visible and include no masks or face coverings and no fake weapons of any kind.
Timed Activities:
• 12 pm and 2pm | Story Time with DC Public Library
• 1pm | Costume Parade throughout the Museum
Activities include:
• Jack‑o’-Lanterns in a Bag - Craft a glowing take home inspired by the holiday tradition.
• Spooky Silhouettes Printmaking - Create eerie silhouettes using simple printmaking techniques inspired by seasonal shapes.
• Stamp Photo Frame Family Portrait - Strike a pose at our festival photo op and snap this year’s costumes.
• Animal Hunt in the Forest - Search for hidden critters in our kid‑friendly forest installation.
• Partner Activities - Join the National Museum of African American History and Culture for hands‑on art and cultural storytelling.
• DC Public Library Book Bike - Explore free literacy materials or check out a book from this mobile library!
Free, no registration required. ASL interpretation will be provided during Story Time sessions. For questions or to request additional accommodations, please contact us at [email protected].
*Costumes must keep faces visible and include no masks or face coverings and no fake weapons of any kind.
Timed Activities:
• 12 pm and 2pm | Story Time with DC Public Library
• 1pm | Costume Parade throughout the Museum
Activities include:
• Jack‑o’-Lanterns in a Bag - Craft a glowing take home inspired by the holiday tradition.
• Spooky Silhouettes Printmaking - Create eerie silhouettes using simple printmaking techniques inspired by seasonal shapes.
• Stamp Photo Frame Family Portrait - Strike a pose at our festival photo op and snap this year’s costumes.
• Animal Hunt in the Forest - Search for hidden critters in our kid‑friendly forest installation.
• Partner Activities - Join the National Museum of African American History and Culture for hands‑on art and cultural storytelling.
• DC Public Library Book Bike - Explore free literacy materials or check out a book from this mobile library!
Free, no registration required. ASL interpretation will be provided during Story Time sessions. For questions or to request additional accommodations, please contact us at [email protected].
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Where is it happening?
2 Massachusetts Ave. NE, 20002, 2 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002-4945, United States
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Host or PublisherSmithsonian National Postal Museum
