Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum | Virtual Costume and Pumpkin Decorating Contests
The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum will host “Air & Scare at Home” in place of its annual in-person Halloween event. This virtual event includes online downloadable activities and challenges, live digital programming, and some sc-air-y business, including a costume and pumpkin decorating contest for sweet prizes!
“Air & Scare at Home” will feature two virtual contests that challenge participants to create the best aviation and space costume or decorated pumpkin featuring prizes from Mars Wrigley Confectionery US LLC. Winners for the human categories will receive candy valued at $50–$100, and pet winners will receive pet food valued at $50–$100.
Costume Contest (Virtual): Ongoing until October 25, 2020
The Air & Space Museum wants to see your best Air & Space-themed costumes! For the costume contest, submit an Air and Space-related costume that fits one of the five categories: Baby & Toddlers (0 – 4), Kids (5 – 12), Youth (13-17), Adult (18+), and Pets (any age).
Pumpkin Decorating Contest (Virtual): Ongoing until October 25, 2020:
The Air & Space museum thinks aviation and space-themed pumpkins are the best kinds! For the pumpkin contest, submit a carved or decorated pumpkin related to the museum’s collection or use these downloadable pumpkin stencils (pictured below).
For full information on the contest and rules, go HERE. “Air & Scare at Home” is made possible by Mars Wrigley Confectionery US LLC. For more information and a full list of activities, go HERE.
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