It’s the grown-ups’ turn to play! The Utica Children’s Museum invites adults to leave the kids at home and have some FUN for Happiest Hour: Adults ONLY Night at the Museum! Presented by PAR Technology on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 106 Memorial Parkway in Utica.

Sip, sample, explore and experience the Museum like a kid again! Guests will enjoy beverage samples from breweries and wineries, light bites, and the opportunity to get hands-on with the Museum’s interactive exhibits. Raffles and a cash bar will also be available.

“We’re giving grown-ups their own night to play!” said Utica Children’s Museum Executive Director Meghan Fraser McGrogan. “Grab your friends or make it a date night! Whether you’re discovering the Museum for the first time or already love visiting with your children, this is your chance to join in the fun while supporting the work we do for children and families right here in our community.”

The tasting lineup includes: Blue Truck Wine & Liquor, Bremer’s Wine & Liquor, Lower Lake Brewery, Brewery Ommegang, Saranac Brewery, So Sweet Candy Shoppe and Villa Verona Vineyard.

Tickets are $35 for Museum members and $45 for general admission. The event is open to adults ages 21 and older, and valid ID is required.

Happiest Hour is made possible with support from Presenting Sponsor: PAR Technology, Partners in Play Sponsors: The Oneida Collier Group at Morgan Stanley and Steve Lennon & Co. Jewelers, and Champions of Play Sponsors: DJ Tino Rossi, McGrogan Design, Passalacqua & Associates, Steet Ponte Nissan, and Valley Signs.

For tickets and event information, visit uticachildrensmuseum.org.