The Science Behind Halloween
October 25-31
If we told you there was science hidden within Halloween, would you believe us? Allow Arizona Science Center to show you the strange, spirited (and even silly) science behind Halloween at our annual Science Skele-bration! Through frightfully fun activities, daring demonstrations and exclusive special activations, the whole family will peer into the world of spine-tingling science.
Costumes encouraged, but not required! Please leave costume masks and weapons at home.
All Science Skele-bration activities are included FREE with your Arizona Science Center Membership or with general admission.
Members Get the Most!
Arizona Science Center Members will receive a Member-exclusive scavenger hunt. Once the scavenger hunt is complete, Members can turn in their scavenger hunt to receive a prize!
Continue Learning
Whether you can’t wait until our next Scary Skele-brations event or you’ve already attended and want to know more, we’ve assembled some online resources for you to explore at your own pace—and peril.
Demo: Making Sugar Snakes
The Science of Harry Potter
Why Do Scary Movies Give Us Goosebumps?
Science at Home
Arizona Science Center is your resource for bringing science to life at home. From crafts to experiments, we’ve got fun STEM activities that spark curiosity and motivate learning just about anywhere. All activities use easy-to-find materials and most take an hour or less to complete.
Apple Mummies
Discover how mummification works to preserve organic matter by mixing up a concoction similar to what the Egyptians used to preserve their dead.
Candy Chromatography
Learn the science of chromatography using colorful candy in this activity that breaks down candy dyes to show us the real colors behind the candies we love.