Moss Mansion sets the mood for Halloween in October
Frights abound at the Moss Mansion this month, as the historic old home sets the mood for Halloween.
Murder Mystery Mayhem at the Moss, 6 p.m. Oct. 8, evokes the age of bootleggers, gangsters, and jazz with a Roaring ’20s theme that transforms the museum into a Speakeasy where mob bosses attempt to form an alliance to take over the city. The scandal begins as characters converge in a flurry of flappers, wing-tips, and zoot suits to enjoy a three-course dinner and a glass of wine. Suspense builds as a victim is discovered, clues are located throughout the mansion, and police question the suspects to prepare for the arrest of the murderer lurking in the midst. Tickets are $85 (available through Sept. 30) and include a character profile, costume suggestions, dinner, wine, and a fabulous time.
Don costumes and enjoy hors d’oeuvres, music and mingling with characters from the H.H. Holmes Murder Castle during Shocktails: “Fairytales and Frights,” 7-10 p.m. Oct. 15. Tarot readings and a cash bar are part of the evening. Tickets are $25 and include one drink ticket and admission to the Montana Paranormal Research Society Ghost Reveal (RSVP by Oct. 10).
Things get very eerie when the mansion is transformed into a haunted hotel with a skulking serial killer for Horror Theater: “H.H. Holmes, The Murder Castle,” 6:30-10 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, Oct. 21-29, and Monday, Oct. 31. The Haunted Maze, open 7-10:30 p.m. offers tamer frights. Tickets are $15 for the castle tour; $8 for the maze; or $20 for both.
The Midnight Mansion Tour, open 11:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Oct. 28-29, offers 25-30 minute tours through the Murder Castle and up to the third floor ballroom, where few mortals dare to go … Only 60 tickets are available ($25); reservations required.
For a more benign experience, try the Trunks and Treasures Tour, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 8; open drawers, lift lids and get a behind-the-scenes look at this historic treasure and explore the third-floor ballroom ($25).
Call 256-5100 or visit www.mossmansion.com for details.