Trick or Vote

Saturday, October 31 | 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Free | National Civil Rights Museum

 

Costumes, candy, music, and a voting plan: Bring the whole family to the National Civil Rights Museum for a Halloween night with a purpose. Kids trick-or-treat. Adults leave ready to vote, and vote like your life depends on it!

What to Expect

For the kids:

• Trick-or-treating at the Museum
• Children’s activities, including balloon artist, hula hoops, corn hole, and more
• Candy and giveaways for every guest

For the whole family:

• A DJ keeping the energy up
• Food truck
• Giveaways and voter resources for every guest
• Contests for Best Decorated Trunk, Best Children’s Costume, and Best Adult Costume

For the grown-ups:

• Partner volunteers on hand to help you confirm your registration status and polling place
• A walk-through of what to know and expect when you vote
• Voter resources to take home

Dress Up With a Story

Visitors are welcome to dress in costume as a civil rights hero or someone who fought for the right to vote, and share the story behind your look. Costumes can start a conversation with your kids about the people who made their vote possible. Costumes are optional. You are free to come as you are or to dress up in the family-appropriate costume of your choice.

Why It Matters

Halloween comes only days before Election Day, and this is a chance to get ready. Families can have a good time and still leave with what they need to vote. In Tennessee, a little planning makes a big difference. Know your polling place, know your ID requirements, and know your rights.

“On Halloween, we want families to have fun and leave with a plan and encouraged to vote.” — Veda Ajamu, Chief Engagement Officer, National Civil Rights Museum