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Summerween Teen Takeover at The Paley Museum!

Wednesday, August 13, 2025
6:00 – 9:00 pm
The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC
Presented by the Paley Hearst High School Media Interns

Costumes Encouraged! Fun Required!

Who says Halloween only happens in October? Get ready for a spooktacular summer night at Summerween—a haunted takeover of The Paley Museum! This after-hours bash brings the chills of Halloween to the heat of August with everything a horror-lover (and candy-lover!) could want.

This teen-only takeover is designed for teens, by teens—and it’s going to be a night to dismember!

 

Come in Costume 

Show off your creepiest and most creative costume in our Costume Contest—with awesome prizes for the winners!

Snacks, Candy & Spooky Treats

Fill your guts with food, festive snacks and trick-or-treat stations stocked with candy galore.

Haunted Hallways Experience  

Dare to enter… if you can handle it. We have transformed the museum into a haunted hideaway full of scares and surprises. 

Horror Screenings

Catch creepy classics and cult faves—perfect for scream queens and zombies alike.

Killer Scareaoke

Scream your heart out with karaoke—bonus points for creepy covers and monster mashups! 

Nightmare Gaming Zone 

Face your fears in our horror game lounge featuring:

  • Five Nights at Freddy’s (VR + console)
  • And more

Ticket Info

RSVP Now for this FREE Event, Exclusively for High School Students. 
Show School ID for Entry.  

Visit Us:
25 West 52 Street, New York City

Events and participants are subject to change.​

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