Amazing Illusions and A Cash Prize Costume Contest This Halloween Here In New Jersey!
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 31: Jenn Mazur and Kevin Mazur attend Heidi Klum's 19th Annual Halloween Party Sponsored by SVEDKA Vodka and Party City at Lavo NYC on October 31, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for SVEDKA Vodka)
Looking forward to Halloween? The costumes, the candy, the creepy goodness? Well, it’s almost here and if you wanted to do something a little different, like maybe check out Amazing Illusions and Have a chance to win a cash prize in a costume contest, I have a pretty cool suggestion for you – Trick and treat your mind this Halloween at Paradox Museum New Jersey! The Paradox Museum is inside the American Cream Mall in East Rutherford. It’s a really neat place! At the Paradox Museum nothing makes sense, and yet everything is totally real! Their museum is a space of ultimate creativity and questioning – they are a must-see, must-experience destination for all ages.
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It’s time to get your scares and thrills and Paradox Museum New Jersey is hosting its first annual costume contest for children who come dressed in their best Halloween attire. Visitors between the ages of four and 11 are encouraged to show off their most creative costume for a chance to win a $200 cash prize or Paradox Museum gift cards.
This event takes place on Monday, October 30, and Tuesday, October 31, and children dressed in costume are welcome to the museum’s 70 mind-bending exhibits, now transformed into a spine-tingling realm adorned with bats, spiderwebs, eerie prints, and other ghoulish delights.
It’s not just a costume contest, because the museum itself is fun and exciting for the whole family!
To enter to win the costume contest, children who visit Paradox Museum New Jersey must be checked in at the front desk to have their photo taken upon entry. Staff will select the top 10 contestants whose photos will be posted to Paradox Museum New Jersey’s Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/newjersey.paradoxmuseum/) for followers to vote for their favorite costume. First, second and third place winners will be announced via Instagram on November 1, 2023.
Contest rules are listed here:
*No purchase necessary
*Valid at Paradox Museum New Jersey only
*Cannot be combined with any other offer
*Costumes should be family-friendly
*All props must be fake and non-working. Real weapons, fire or sharp objects are prohibited
*Contestants must have a legal guardian sign a photo release waiver to enter
*Other restrictions may apply
Have a great time if you go….and good luck!
Six Exciting and Fun Ideas For Family Costumes This Halloween
Halloween is coming up and it’s always fun to think about what you want to dress up as! What’s fun is putting a cool family costume together. It’s always neat to have you, your spouse and your kids all dressed up together as a team. We’re going to take a look at six exciting and fun ideas for family costumes for this Halloween.
Dressing up for Halloween is a beloved tradition that captivates people for a multitude of reasons. Firstly, it provides an opportunity to escape from the monotony of everyday life and step into a world of creativity and fantasy. For a brief moment, individuals can transform into characters they admire, embrace alter egos, or simply let their imaginations run wild.
Furthermore, Halloween costumes serve as a form of self-expression. People can reveal hidden facets of their personalities or explore facets of their identity they don’t often get to express. It’s a chance to be someone else, if only for a night, and indulge in the thrill of embodying a different persona.
Social interactions also play a significant role in the appeal of dressing up. Halloween parties and trick-or-treating provide opportunities to connect with friends, family, and even strangers. The shared experience of admiring each other’s costumes, the excitement of guessing who’s behind the mask, and the mutual admiration of creativity create a sense of togetherness.
Moreover, dressing up encourages a sense of nostalgia, as many fondly remember their childhood Halloweens. The tradition is passed down through generations, fostering a strong sense of community and family bonds.
In conclusion, dressing up for Halloween is a cherished tradition because it offers an escape from the ordinary, a canvas for self-expression, a means of social connection, and a rich tapestry of memories that tie individuals together in a celebration of creativity and imagination. It’s a time when people of all ages can embrace their playful, imaginative sides and revel in the magic of the holiday.
Let’s take a look at six exciting and fun ideas for family costumes this Halloween!
Mike is all about having fun each afternoon. He brings you concert tickets, some fun trivia, and of course the best bands. Other interests outside of being at WDHA are drums, movies, and my family. Also, like most radio personalities, he loves live music. There's nothing like a live show to hype him up! His all-time favorite band is Metallica. But according to him, the list of others is pretty lengthy.
