When
Where
Spooktacular Science!
October 29, 2023
Sunday
10AM-5PM
The mad scientists at Flandrau have concocted some terrifically spooky science fun for people of all ages!
Join us for activities, special planetarium presentations, laser light music shows, and trick-or-treating!
Join us! If you dare!
This Tucson Halloween event celebrates the season with a scientific flair! Make zombie brain slime, learn about the Tarantula nebula, and enjoy chemistry curiosities. The planetarium will be open too for special, limited-run shows. Visit UArizona club tables for trick-or-treating while you're here!
Admission*
Science Exhibits and Spooktacular Activities
- $8 for kids (ages 3 to 16, infants are free)
- $12 for adults
- Free for Flandrau members
Planetarium Shows
- $8 for kids (ages 3 to 16, infants are free)
- $12 for adults
- $5 for Flandrau members
*Discounts available for seniors, military, college ID holders, and EBT cardholders.
Special Activities
ZOMBIE BRAINS!
A slimy activity. Please don't eat the brains.
Creatures of the Ocean Deep
Dive in and learn about spooky marine organisms by making anglerfish hats and coloring deep sea creatures.
Tarantula Nebula Ring Toss
Learn about the real-life Tarantula Nebula while trying your skills at the ring toss.
Make a Spider Web
Get crafty when you construct your own artistic spider web and spider!
UArizona Club Demonstrations/Activities
Program to Advance Women Scientists (PAWS)
- Colorful Chemistry
- Science photo booth
Molecular and Cellular Biology and Biochemistry Club (MCBC)
- Microorganisms in microscopes
- DNA experiment
Marine Awareness and Conservation Society (MACS)
- Ocean animal specimens
- Learn about diverse ocean life
Neuroscience and Cognitive Science Association of Students (NSCSAS)
- Brain Zoo!
- Test your visual and motor systems with our mirror tracing box
Spooktacular Planetarium Show Schedule
11:00AM - Spooky Tucson Sky!
Our classic live star talk has been taken over by a spooky twist. Learn about the darker astronomical stories and myths of the night sky and its mysterious constellations, all from a Tucson perspective.
12:30PM - Fright Lights!
Witness colorful monsters in this fun and haunting show where classic Halloween hits are choreographed to laser lights. Fright Lights is a ghoulish way to celebrate the season..if you dare!
2:00PM - Spooky Tucson Sky!
Our classic live star talk has been taken over by a spooky twist. Learn about the darker astronomical stories and myths of the night sky and its mysterious constellations, all from a Tucson perspective.
3:30PM - Fright Lights
Witness colorful monsters in this fun and haunting show where classic Halloween hits are choreographed to laser lights. Fright Lights is a ghoulish way to celebrate the season...if you dare!
Trick-or-treating is encouraged!
Candy and/or small toys will be on-hand :)
Come in costume to be entered in a drawing for a free Family Membership ($140 value)!