Spooky Science Carnival

October 30th, 2026 at 5:00PM - 9:00PM

Celebrate Halloween at the Spooky Science Carnival Friday, October 30th from 5:00pm-9:00pm At Science Spectrum Museum & OMNI Theater

Our annual spooky, not scary, family Halloween carnival is back for another year of “spooky, not scary”, safe family fun!! Science meets carnival games with guaranteed prizes, creepy critters, hands-on science experiments, and Spooky Science Shows round out a frightfully fun night of spooky, not scary, entertainment! The Spooky Science Carnival is recommended for families with children up to age 12. This event is included with your museum admission.

This “spooky, not scary event” will be held on Friday, October 30th, from 5:00pm-9:00pm all throughout the museum. This event is perfect for those looking for a safe Halloween alternative and a fun, educational party all rolled into one!

This year’s Spooky Science Carnival will include:

• Free trick-or-treating in the Lobby
• Carnival Style Games with guaranteed prizes
• Creepy Critters live animal display
• Various Spooky Scientist Shows
• Family and Kids Costume Contests
• Hands-on Spooky Science Experiments
• Inflatable bounce houses and an inflatable obstacle course
• Spooky Science Crafts
• Visitors can tour the entire Science Spectrum Museum

Schedule for Spooky Science Carnival:

5:00pm – Carnival and Games inside Museum begins
5:30pm – Spooky Scientist Show
6:15pm – Spooky Scientist Show (repeat)
7:00pm – Family & Kids Costume Contests
7:45pm – Spooky Scientist Show (repeat)
8:30pm – Spooky Scientist Show (repeat)
9:00pm – Carnival ends

Spooky Science Carnival activities will be available with standard museum admission. Tickets to the Spooky Science Carnival also include full museum admission. Children 2 & under are FREE. Visit sciencespectrum.org for more information on admission.

The Spooky Science Carnival is recommended for families with children up to age 12. No scary costumes please!