It’s the Great Pumpkin 60th Anniversary Event

Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the classic Peanuts Halloween special, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, with special guests, live music, crafts, and costume and mustache contests. At 2:00 p.m., hear behind-the-scenes stories about the making of the animated film and a fun analysis of Vince Guaraldi’s first spooky Peanuts score from Jason Mendelson and Sean Mendelson of Lee Mendelson Film Productions. Also, watch the special on the Museum’s big screen, enjoy live music performed by Sixth Station Piano Trio at 3:30 p.m., and explore hands-on crafts, including a Peanuts-themed exquisite corpse printing activity with Arion Press.

Costume Contests: Come dressed in a Peanuts-themed costume or sporting your best Vince Guaraldi and Bill Melendez mustache to win prizes in costume and mustache contests starting at 3:00 p.m. Visit the website to see contest categories and rules.

Cost: Included with museum admission. Free for members.