Air & Scare returns October 24, 2026! Hosted at the Udvar-Hazy Center, the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum’s sister location in Chantilly, VA, this family-friendly celebration showcases the museum’s spooky side!
While Air & Scare is free to attend, reservations are required for the outdoor portion — see important details below:
Outdoor
Free timed-entry tickets are required for the outdoor portion of Air & Scare (parking fee-based). Public tickets will be available on October 1, 2026, at 7 pm.
Indoor
The indoor portion of the event is free to attend (parking fee-based) and does not require tickets. This popular portion of Air & Scare features indoor activities for all ages.
Parking
Parking is fee-based ($15/car). High visitation is expected, so plan for delays entering and exiting the lot — or consider public transportation (Fairfax Connector 983).
Wear your Halloween best (costumes encouraged; see note below) and enjoy science-inspired fun! Plan for about a 90-minute experience across the indoor and outdoor activities:
- Trick-or-treat stations featuring candy & snacks
- Creepy crafts, spooky experiments, & themed activities
- Special storytimes & puppet shows
- Photo opportunities with your favorite Star Wars characters
- An Air & Scare Runway costume fashion show
Halloween masks are not permitted for ages 16+ and weapons (real, fake, or props) are forbidden on museum property.
Air & Scare takes place rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, some outdoor fun may be curtailed, but many will scream on, so bring rain gear just in case!
Details:
Website
Date:
Oct 24, 2026
Location:
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center ∙ Chantilly, VA
Disclaimer: Event details are curated from public sources and subject to change. Verify all information via the provided links before attending.
