# Play Your Way – Halloween at Children's Discovery Museum

> Event for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Sat, Oct 31
- Where: Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose, 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110
- Ages: Children with autism, ages 2-15, and their families
- Price: Museum admission; buy timed tickets online
- Organizer: Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
- Official page: https://14945.blackbaudhosting.com/14945/tickets?tab=3&txobjid=905be413-3fc9-4f2b-b620-e81f5454e565
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

Play Your Way is the Children's Discovery Museum's sensory-friendly evening for children with autism ages 2 to 15 and their families. This Halloween edition brings sensory activities and Halloween fun, and families are encouraged to come in costume. It is held in the early evening with limited attendance, fewer people, less noise and softer lighting, so children can enjoy the museum's exhibits at their own pace. Tickets are required.

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