Crayola After Dark

Halloween Edition | October 16th, 6:00-9:00PM

Enjoy an adults-only night of creativity, Halloween-inspired fun, delicious bites, cocktails, music, a costume contest and more. 

Everything you need for a wickedly colorful night out: 
🎃 Admission to Crayola After Dark: Halloween Edition 
🎃 Access to explore the attractions 
🎃 (2) sample-size bites and (2) 4 oz alcoholic beverage samples from local partners, plus soft drinks included. Additional food & beverage available for purchase.  
🎃 Get hands-on with Crayola All Grown Up Alcohol Markers and learn tips & techniques 
🎃 Costume contest to compete for bragging rights & prizes!* 
🎃 Live DJ spinning ghoulish tunes 

🎃 Exclusive 21+ atmosphere**

Early bird tickets: $39.99+ tax. Reserve your spot now & save! 

*Space is limited, see contest details below. **Must be 21 years of age or older to attend. Valid photo ID required for entry. 
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Costume Contest

Think your costume has what it takes? Show of your most colorful, creative, and unforgettable costume for a chance to win prizes in one of three categories:

  • Most Crayola-Inspired
  • Most Creative Costume
  • Best Dynamic Duo / Group Costume (2+ people)

Our costume contest will be co-hosted by Lehigh Valley Style Magazine featuring Tony Iannelli, President and CEO of Lehigh Valley Chamber as our fabulous MC.

Winners will be selected by a panel of judges based on scores of weighted criteria. Winners will receive bragging rights & prize packs with Crayola goodies, gift cards to local partner restaurants, and more!

Any guest attending Crayola After Dark: Halloween Edition at Crayola Experience Easton on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026 who is aged 21+ may enter. See link below for full rules & to register today!

Costume Contest Rules & Registration

 

 

  • Costume Contest Emcee

    Tony Iannelli | Lehigh Valley Chamber

    Part pumpkin-picker, part Halloween hype man, Tony is our emcee for this spooky celebration! With a larger-than-life personality and endless Lehigh Valley pride, he'll keep the energy high while our judges decide who deserves costume bragging rights.

  • Costume Contest Judge

    Pam Deller | LV Style Magazine

    Our panel's resident fashion guru, Pam knows that every great costume needs a little flair. Bonus points if your look pairs as perfectly as pumpkins and apple cider!

  • Costume Contest Judge

    Doug Boehm | Crayola

    As one of Crayola's creative visionaries, Doug knows great imagination when he sees it. Whether spooky, silly, or spectacular, he's ready to color this contest with Halloween spirit!

  • Costume Contest Judge

    Hanna O'Reilly | Discover Lehigh Valley

    From Big Comfy Couch memories to Butterfinger-fueled adventures, Hanna loves all things fun, creative, and uniquely you. She's on the hunt for costumes worthy of a social media spotlight!

Costume Contest FAQs

  • No. Contest entry is included with your Crayola After Dark: Halloween Edition admission.

  • Winners will be selected by a panel of judges based on scores of weighted criteria (Creativity & Originality: 40% | Use of Color: 20% | Theme Relevance : 20% | Craftsmanship & Detail: 20%). In the case of a tie, the Creativity & Originality score will be the tiebreaker.

  • Yes. By entering, you agree that photos and videos taken during the event may be used by Crayola Experience for promotional and marketing purposes. 

  • Registration is required to enter the costume contest and may be completed online in advance or in person at the event check-in table. Space is limited within each contest category; therefore, early online registration is strongly encouraged. Online registration will be accepted through 12:00 PM ET on October 15, 2026. Contestants must check in onsite between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM ET on October 16, 2026. Failure to check in during this period may result in forfeiture of the contestant's reserved entry. In-person registration will be accepted between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM ET on October 16, 2026, subject to availability.