Sandwich Halloween Festival
Friday, October 25 & Saturday, October 26
4:30 – 8:30 pm

THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PURCHASED IN SUPPORT OF OUR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS!

Unfortunately, there will be no waitlist for this event.

Don’t forget! The Sandwich Police Department will be hosting their annual Trunk or Treat here at Heritage on Sunday, October 27, from 11 am-1 pm. No ticket required!

Heritage Museums & Gardens is the place to be for Halloween fun in the Sandwich community! We are proud to continue our collaboration with our partners from the Sandwich Public Schools to put on a spooktacular (but not too scary) family festival.

Program Registration Fee: Everyone ages three and over: $10; Children 2 and under: Free (Note that it is required to register for tickets for children 2 and under even though there is no charge for the tickets in order to provide an accurate count of event attendance.)

Thank You for Your Support!

This event serves as an important fundraiser for the Sandwich Middle High School (SMHS) Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA), the SMHS Senior and Junior Classes, and the SMHS National Art Honor Society.
Purchases of event and activity tickets help support:

Student scholarships
Curriculum enrichment grants
Senior Week and Prom student activities
National Art Honor Society club activities
And more!

Show your support for your community museum and students by joining us for this fun and festive family event!

Tickets for Friday, October 25

Tickets for Saturday, October 26

Activities included with admission:

  • Dance party with DJ Ooch
  • Lawn games
  • Giant outdoor building blocks activity
  • Carousel rides
  • Scavenger hunt
  • Fire pits
  • Exhibit of antique automobiles
  • Indoor and outdoor photo ops
  • Festive lighting and décor throughout the grounds and galleries
  • Piped Halloween music throughout

Snacks and drinks will also be available for purchase. Lilly’s Café will be offering Halloween-themed treats, light meals, snacks, and hot and cold drinks.

Purchase tickets for these additional activities at the event (cash and cards accepted). Ticket proceeds directly support the SMHS Junior and Senior Classes, and the SMHS National Art Honor Society. All ticketed activities areled by SMHS student and parent volunteers.

  • Glow-in-the-dark and carnival-style games
  • Face painting
  • Temporary tattoos
  • Musical Cakes game
  • Haunted Maze (with scary and “less scary” times)

Ticket price: $1 per ticket
Games and temporary tattoos = 1 ticket
Face painting and Musical Cakes game = 2 tickets
Haunted Maze = 3 tickets

Sandwich Halloween Festival Ticketing, Cancellation, and Refund Policy

  • Advance ticket purchases are required. Online ticket purchases are strongly advised. All timeslots will sell out quickly, and walk-up ticket sales are not guaranteed at the door. All tickets are date and time specific, and attendance is limited to provide a safe, high-quality experience for all. Tickets for this fundraising event are non-refundable, and are only valid for the date and entry time for which they are purchased.

    The Sandwich Halloween Festival takes place in all weather conditions. The event has been planned to ensure ample opportunities for fun even in inclement weather! Tickets are non-refundable. A night of the event will only be canceled if a major weather event presents a risk to safety (for example, during severe storms with high winds). Visitors should check www.heritagemuseums.org for updated information about any closures. Updates will also be posted to Heritage’s Facebook page, and a message will be recorded on our voicemail, which can be heard by calling 508-888-3300.

    If a night of the event must be canceled due to severe weather or other emergency, ticket holders will be notified of the cancellation via email and will be automatically refunded. Refunds will only be issued if the event is canceled due to severe weather or other emergency. We regret that dates canceled due to severe weather or other emergencies are not able to be rescheduled.

    If your plans change after your ticket purchase, email tickets@heritagemuseums.org or call 508-888-3300, ext. 0 to inquire about an exchange to a different available date or time. Exchanges are not guaranteed, and tickets are non-refundable. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a sold out date or time. Refunds will not be issued for unused tickets.

    Please note that policies and specific event elements are subject to change without notice as weather or public safety demands. Refunds will not be issued due to any changes made to specific event offerings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The event includes both indoor and outdoor elements. Outdoor activities include the Dance Party with DJ Ooch, the Halloween PlaySpace with lawn games and giant building blocks, fire pits, and the Haunted Maze. In the event of inclement weather, the Dance Party with DJ Ooch will move indoors. You will also be outdoors when traveling between the two indoor locations, the Automobile Gallery and the American Art and Carousel Gallery, so please dress for outdoor weather conditions and wear comfortable, weather-appropriate footwear. Please note that specific event elements are subject to change without notice with weather conditions or as the public health situation demands.

The Sandwich Halloween Festival takes place in all weather conditions. The event is planned to ensure ample opportunities for fun even in inclement weather! Tickets for this fundraising event are non-refundable. A night of the event will only be canceled if a major weather event presents a risk to safety (for example, during severe storms with high winds). Visitors should check www.heritagemuseums.org for updated information about any closures. Updates will also be posted to Heritage’s Facebook page, and a message will be recorded on our voicemail, which can be heard by calling 508-888-3300.

If a night must be canceled due to severe weather, all ticket holders will be notified of the cancellation via email and will be automatically refunded. Refunds will only be issued if the event is canceled due to severe weather. We regret that nights canceled due to severe weather are not able to be rescheduled.

Advance ticket purchases are required. Online ticket purchases are strongly advised, as all timeslots will sell out extremely quickly. Visit www.heritagemuseumsandgardens.org/sandwich-halloween-festival/ to purchase tickets online.

Tickets may be purchased via phone at 508-888-3300, ext. 0 or ext. 112. All voicemails are answered in the order in which they were received.

All tickets are date and time specific, and attendance is limited to provide a safe, high-quality experience for all. Tickets are non-refundable, and are only valid for the date and entry time for which they are purchased. Note that by purchasing tickets you agree to the conditions of the Ticketing, Cancellation, and Refund Policy. Please read this policy here [Halloween event-specific link] in its entirety before purchasing tickets.

Ticket entry times are at 4:30-5:45 pm, 5:45-6:45 pm, and 6:45-8:00 pm nightly. Visitors can continue to enjoy the event until 8:30 pm. Visitors may present printed tickets or e-tickets on their mobile device.

Tickets may be purchased via phone at 508-888-3300, ext. 0 or ext. 112. All voicemails are answered in the order in which they were received.

We highly recommend purchasing tickets as soon as they go on sale, as this event has sold out extremely quickly for the past several years. Tickets will go on sale for Heritage Museums & Gardens members and for members of the Sandwich Public Schools community at 8 am on Thursday, September 12. Members of these groups should watch their email inboxes for an exclusive link to purchase tickets. Tickets for the general public will go on sale on Friday, September 13 at 8 am.

Tickets are date specific, time specific, and attendance is limited to provide a safe and high-quality experience for all. Walk-up ticket sales are not guaranteed at the door. Tickets are non-refundable, and are only valid for the date and entry time for which they are purchased.

No, there will not be tickets available for sale at the door on sold out nights. Walk-up ticket sales cannot be guaranteed at the door.

If you choose to arrive at the Sandwich Halloween Festival without purchasing a ticket in advance you will not be guaranteed entry, as walk-up ticket sales are not guaranteed at the door. If any tickets are still available upon your arrival, the parking attendant will direct you to park and purchase tickets at the ticket booth.

No, Sandwich Halloween Festival tickets are only valid for the date and entry time for which they are purchased. Please arrive within the time window designated on your tickets or entrance will not be guaranteed to the event. Adherence to scheduled arrival times is critical for the success and safety of the event.

If your plans change, email tickets@heritagemuseums.org or call 508-888-3300, ext. 0 to inquire about an exchange to a different available date or time. Exchanges are not guaranteed, and tickets are non-refundable. Exchanges cannot be made for a sold out date or time.

No, Sandwich Halloween Festival tickets are only valid for the date and entry time for which they are purchased, and you will be unable to use tickets for a different time slot. Please arrive within the time window designated on your tickets or entrance will not be guaranteed to the event. Adherence to scheduled arrival times is critical for the success and safety of the event.

If your plans change, email tickets@heritagemuseums.org or call 508-888-3300, ext. 0 to inquire about an exchange to a different available date or time. Exchanges are not guaranteed, and tickets for this fundraising event are non-refundable. Exchanges cannot be made for a sold out date or time.

All tickets for this fundraising event are non-refundable. If you need to reschedule your admission ticket’s date or time, please email tickets@heritagemuseums.org or call 508-888-3300, ext. 0 to inquire about an exchange to a different available date or time. Exchanges are not guaranteed. Exchanges cannot be made for a sold out date or time. Refunds will not be issued for unused tickets.

The guest pass that accompanies certain membership levels is only valid toward general admission for the main season which runs from April 20 through October 20, 2024. It is not valid for the Sandwich Halloween Festival, which is a special, ticketed event.

As some of the activities are located outdoors and the event takes place in all weather, please dress for outdoor weather conditions ─ including raingear if the weather looks wet ─ and wear comfortable footwear. Costumes are optional, but welcome!

While everyone’s experience varies, most visitors plan to spend an hour and a half enjoying the Sandwich Halloween Festival.

Confirmation emails with your e-ticket are sent out by our ticketing system immediately following your purchase. If you cannot find or did not receive this email within six hours of your purchase, please check your “clutter,” “junk,” “social,” and/or “promotional” folders or tabs in your email account. If you still do not see an email from Heritage, please email tickets@heritagemuseums.org or call 508.888.3300, ext. 0 for assistance.

Yes! You can present your e-ticket on your mobile device to the parking attendant upon arrival and then again to the staff member at the check-in area.

Please arrive within the time window associated with your tickets or entrance will not be guaranteed to the event. If you arrive more than ten minutes prior to your ticket arrival window, you will not be allowed to park and you will have to return at your ticket’s designated time. Adherence to scheduled arrival times is critical for the success and safety of the event.

No, the times indicated on your ticket are for your arrival window. Please come at any point during your designated entry window and stay for as long as you wish up until the event ends at 8:30 pm.

Parking at Heritage Museums & Gardens is free. Our parking attendants will direct you to available spots. Please be ready to present your date and time specific ticket before being allowed to park. Please only enter the parking lot during your specified arrival window. If you arrive more than ten minutes prior to your ticket arrival window, you will not be allowed to park and you will have to return at your ticket’s designated time.

Yes, there are ample spaces reserved for handicapped parking. Parking attendants will direct you to available spaces.

Yes, Heritage Museums & Gardens is accessible to visitors with disabilities. There are spaces reserved for handicapped parking. Buildings are wheelchair accessible and accessible restrooms are available. While most of the route is level or gently sloping, a few areas are more steeply graded and are marked on the map available here or upon entry. The main pathway is paved. Optional paths with crushed shell or woodchipped surfaces are also marked on the map but may not be navigable by all wheelchairs. Complimentary transportation between fixed stops is available for visitors with mobility challenges.

A limited quantity of wheelchairs can be borrowed at the ticket booth and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations are accepted.

Yes! However, priority is given to visitors with mobility challenges on our complimentary transport cart. There are fixed stops throughout the grounds. The transport cart must navigate busy walkways so wait times may reach up to 30 minutes. Please note that transport does not provide tours of Heritage Museums & Gardens.

Yes, main pathways through the event and buildings are accessible by stroller. Optional paths with crushed shell or woodchipped surfaces are also marked on the map available here but may not be navigable by all strollers. Strollers are allowed inside gallery spaces but note that there are designated stroller parking areas conveniently located outside of the two gallery buildings for your convenience and to reduce congestion in busy areas.

We are excited to be building a new Welcome Center! While you will notice construction upon parking and entering, please note that this will not affect the program.

Sorry, pets are not permitted at Heritage. Registered service animals are welcome throughout Heritage Museums & Gardens at all times.

Yes! Holiday treats, light meals, snacks, and hot and cold drinks are available for purchase at Lilly’s Café.

No, The Shop at Heritage will not be open for this event but will be open for the Gardens Aglow event in November and December. Check the website for details!

Yes, photography is permitted for personal, non-commercial use. Photos may be taken with cell phones or hand held cameras. The use or tripods or monopods is permitted only outdoors and must be out of the way of transport or maintenance vehicles and is not allowed on pathways or in garden beds. Drone photography or videography is not permitted. For more information about photography options at Heritage, click here.

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