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Adopt-A-Ghost

A Teen Craft Program
2026-10-19 16:00:00 2026-10-19 17:30:00 America/Denver Adopt-A-Ghost Come find a miniature ghost friend--complete with a tiny terrarium home and portrait! Whitmore - Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)

Monday, October 19
4:00pm - 5:30pm

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Whitmore

Whitmore Learning Lab(staff only)

Come find a miniature ghost friend--complete with a tiny terrarium home and portrait!

Attendees will be able to choose a mini ghost (or two), decorate a miniature terrarium home, and paint a portrait of your new ghost friend!

AGE GROUP: | Teen (ages 12 to 18) |

EVENT TYPE: | Drop-In Activity | Arts & Crafts |

TAGS: | Halloween | #tween | #teen |

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Maggie Mills
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