Grand Central Murder Mystery Hunt: Nov. 12, 2026

Name: Grand Central Murder Mystery & Scavenger Hunt (+ After Party)
Start: 2026-11-13T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-11-13T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Grand Central Oyster Bar

WHEN TO GO

Dates & times

All times are local to the venue · America/New York

Thursday, Nov 12, 20267:00 PM – 9:00 PM

These are the previously published dates. Check the organizer for a new edition.

Session & booking times

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7:00–9:00 p.m. EST. The hunt is described as 75 minutes; the listing does not specify the after-party's location or timing.

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Meet Up Mary’s Grand Central Mystery: A Team Hunt on Nov. 12

The case begins with a clue sheet, not a guided tour: teams have 75 minutes to investigate the mystery of Meet Up Mary at Grand Central, with points determining the winning team. The organizers describe a social game built around exploring the landmark, but don’t specify a route or particular historical stops.

A mystery to solve, without a published route

The organizers’ scenario centers on Meet Up Mary, a character from New York’s social scene whose death sets the hunt in motion. On arrival, teams receive a list of clues and have 75 minutes to investigate around Grand Central. The team earning the most points wins.

The listing presents the game as a way to explore the landmark and uncover history, but it doesn’t identify a route, specific clues or historical subjects. Visitors should expect a clue-based competition rather than a described history tour.

Further reading: Grand Central Murder Mystery & Scavenger Hunt (+ After Party), Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 7:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗ · Grand Central Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt Tickets, Multiple dates | Eventbrite ↗

The ornate Grand Central Terminal main concourse, with its large arched windows and central clock. — Grand Central Terminal; organizer imagery, edition/date unconfirmed. Credit: meetup.com.

The hunt comes before the conversation

After the teams return, organizers plan to bring everyone together to share their experiences and socialize. That makes the evening a mix of a timed group activity and an informal gathering; the listings don’t assign a separate time or location to the after-party mentioned in the event title.

This edition is described as different from the organizers’ other Grand Central hunts, a useful note for repeat participants who might otherwise expect the same experience.

Solo attendance is part of the plan

You don’t need to arrive with a group. Organizers say they’ll place people who arrive without a team, and estimate that about 90% of attendees come on their own. They also say no special skills are needed; the clue list gives each team its task.

THE PROGRAMME, AT A GLANCE

A timed team game, then a regroup

The format puts collaboration ahead of the social portion: teams work through clues first, then return to compare experiences. The listings don’t give separate start times for those parts, so the two-hour event window should not be read as two hours of hunting.

Thursday, November 12, 2026 · Grand Central

7:00 p.m. event start; teams receive 75 minutes for the huntTeams follow clues to investigate the fictional death of “Meet Up Mary”; the team with the most points wins. Participants regroup afterward to socialize.

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BEFORE YOU GO

Plan for the evening

Date and time

Thursday, Nov. 12

The event is listed for 7–9 p.m. EST at Grand Central Oyster Bar, 89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017. The hunt itself is described as lasting 75 minutes.

Grand Central Murder Mystery & Scavenger Hunt (+ After Party), Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 7:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗ · Grand Central Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt Tickets, Multiple dates | Eventbrite ↗

Tickets

Prepay to attend

The Meetup listing gives admission as $25, rising to $35 as the event gets closer, and says attendees must prepay. A Meetup RSVP alone is not a ticket; use the linked Eventbrite listing to purchase.

Eventbrite lists refunds up to seven days before the event.

Age and clothing

For ages 21 and older

The event is limited to attendees age 21 and over. The organizers suggest casual, comfortable clothing; work clothes are fine.

Details to confirm

After-party and check-in information

Although the title mentions an after-party, the listings don’t clarify its location, timing, or whether it has a separate charge. They also don’t give an exact check-in point inside Grand Central or describe accessibility arrangements. Contact the organizer if any of those details affect your plans.

Grand Central Murder Mystery & Scavenger Hunt (+ After Party), Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 7:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗

TRAVEL & ARRIVAL

Getting to the event

Destination

The event listing names Grand Central Oyster Bar, 89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017. The listings don’t identify a specific entrance or check-in point inside Grand Central.

Directions and access

Eventbrite provides map links for public transit, driving, biking and walking, which can calculate directions from your starting point. The captured event information gives no route numbers, parking guidance or accessibility details; contact the organizer about access needs or arrival arrangements.

Grand Central Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt Tickets, Multiple dates | Eventbrite ↗ · Grand Central Murder Mystery & Scavenger Hunt (+ After Party), Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 7:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗

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USEFUL ANSWERS

Before you make a plan

Do I need to bring a team?

No. Organizers say they will assign people who arrive without a team and estimate that about 90% of attendees come alone.

How much does admission cost?

The Meetup listing gives the price as $25, rising to $35 as the event gets closer. Advance purchase and prepayment are required.

Grand Central Murder Mystery & Scavenger Hunt (+ After Party), Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 7:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗

Where and when is the after-party?

The event title mentions an after-party, but the listings don’t specify its location or timing. Check with the organizer if you need those details.

What is the refund policy?