Children's Museum Guild Haunted House Coloring Contest 2026

Date and Time

• Fri, Aug 7, 2026 - Thu, Sep 10, 2026  8am - 7pm

Location

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Details

Haunted House Coloring Contest

Whatever you imagine—
Draw it on this sheet.
You may have a chance to win
A special Halloween treat!
The Children’s Museum Guild invites children to enter this contest and create their own haunted house!
There are three age groups, ages 3−7, 8−12, and 13–18

One entry per child. All entries must be received by 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10.

Entry Rules

One entry per child, and all entries must be received by 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026.

Entries can be dropped off or mailed to:

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
3000 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208

Entries also can be dropped off at the following locations:

Carmel Pediatric Dentistry
12174 N. Meridian St.

Goodies and Giggles Toy Store
811 Massachusetts Ave.

Sit Still
8687 River Crossing Blvd.

The Great Frame Up (three locations)
Downtown Indianapolis at 612 N. Delaware St.
62nd St. and Allisonville Rd.
21 1st St. SW in Carmel

Entries will be judged on creativity and originality, with representatives from our sponsors and The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis serving as judges. Three finalists from each age group will be selected and will be notified by Friday, Sept. 18.

Entries will not be returned and become property of The Children’s Museum Guild. Some entries will be on public display in the museum (shown without contact information).
Prize Packages

Grand prize winner (one entry from each age group)
Be the one of the FIRST people through the 2026 Haunted House! You and five guests will receive free tickets to our Member Preview Party on Saturday, Oct. 3
Get a behind-the-scenes tour of Fright Academy (for the 13–18 age group winner only)
Three-month subscription to Global Sprouts Passport to Play magazine (for winners of the 3–7 and 8–12 age groups only)
Replica of coloring sheet will be included as decor inside the Haunted House
4 free tickets to either Twilight Fright OR Friendly Feast with the Witches
10 free Haunted House tickets
$150 gift card to The Great Frame Up
4 free meal coupons from Penn Station: free regular hot grilled sub, small fresh-cut fries, and regular drink
Shoe-painting experience at the Member Preview Party with Kicasso Sneaker Art Bar
Recognition at the Member Preview Party
Second place (one entry from each age group)
4 free tickets to either Twilight Fright OR Friendly Feast with the Witches
10 free Haunted House tickets
$100 gift card to The Great Frame Up
4 free meal coupons from Penn Station: free regular hot grilled sub, small fresh-cut fries, and regular drink
Entry to be mounted on winner display board at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
Third place (one entry from each age group)
2 free tickets to either Twilight Fright OR Friendly Feast with the Witches
8 free Haunted House tickets
$50 gift card to The Great Frame Up
2 free meal coupons from Penn Station: free regular hot grilled sub, small fresh-cut fries, and regular drink
Entry to be mounted on winner display board at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

Sponsored by: Penn Station East Coast Subs & Carmel Pediatric Dentistry