Circa Thriller! A Halloween Dance Party
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Friday, Oct 31, 2025 7:30pm - 11pm
Location
Akron Art Museum
1 S High St
Details
It’s Halloween, and something scary’s lurking in the dark! This thrilling night out will feature a spooky dance floor perfect for dancing the night away.
- Dance your heart out in costume
- Take part in the ultimate costume contest.
- Art-making activities such as rock painting, screen printing, and dance lessons
- Be part of a flash-mob Thriller dance.
- Enjoy the galleries after dark with a trick-or-treat activity.
Costumes are heavily encouraged, but not required.
$15 for members / $30 for nonmembers, $75 for VIP tickets. VIP ticket-holders will enjoy an open bar, swag, VIP lounge, and free parking.
Learn the Michael Jackson Thriller Dance moves ahead of Circa Thriller at our Thriller Dance Lesson on Thursday, October 23rd from 6:30-7:30pm at the Akron Art Museum with dance instructor Jen Garlando and DJ Rybar. It’s free, RSVP here.
Costume Contest Categories
- Best Living Art – Inspired by artwork, mediums, or artistic techniques.
- Best Group / Couple – Gather your crew—duo, trio, or full posse!
- Best DIY Costume – Blood, sweat, and hot glue guns earn this prize.
- Best Pop Culture – From memes to movies to Michael Jackson himself.
- Wild Card Winners! – Costumes that defy all categories.
- Best Masterpiece (“Best in Show”) – One costume to rule them all.
Winners receive acclamation, a symbol of their victory, and will be featured on the Akron Art Museum’s social media.
