Spooky Science Festival! / October 24-25 / 12-5pm

Join us for the Spooky Science Festival, a frightfully fun celebration of science, creativity, experiments, and discovery! This interactive festival invites visitors of all ages to explore spooky science through hands-on activities, creepy creations, colorful experiments, and engaging STEM experiences.

Festival Details

Dates: Saturday and Sunday, October 24–25
Festival Hours: 12 PM–5 PM both days
Theme: Spooky science, STEM, creativity, and Halloween fun
Format: Drop-in activities throughout the day
Activities: Free and ticketed experiences

Our activities are designed to make science fun, creative, and accessible for visitors of all ages. Stop by throughout the weekend to experiment, create, discover, and explore the spooky side of science!

Saturday, October 24

FREE Activities

12:00–5:00 PM — Take-It-Apart
Explore the science and engineering hidden inside everyday objects by taking things apart, investigating their components, and discovering what's inside.

1:00–3:00 PM — Monster Genetics Lab
Step into the lab and explore the spooky science of genetics through a fun, hands-on monster-themed activity.

3:00–5:00 PM — Spooky Science Magnets
Create your own spooky science-themed magnet using a button press.

Ticketed Craft Lab Workshops

1:00–3:00 PM — Spooky Slime Make-n-Take — $9
Get hands-on with spooky slime! Mix, create, and customize your own creepy concoction to take home.

3:00–5:00 PM — Beastly Beaded Bracelet or Keychain — $9
Create your own spooky accessory using spooky skull beads. Choose between a beaded bracelet or keychain and make a frightfully fun creation to take home.

Sunday, October 25

FREE Activities

12:00–5:00 PM — Take-It-Apart
Continue exploring the science and engineering hidden inside everyday objects by taking things apart, investigating their components, and discovering what's inside.

1:00–3:00 PM — Flying Paper Bat
Create your own flying paper bat and explore the science of movement, flight, and creative design.

3:00–5:00 PM — Invisible Ink pH Painting
Experiment with invisible ink and pH science to create a mysterious painting that reveals its secrets through a colorful chemical reaction.

Ticketed Craft Lab Workshops

1:00–3:00 PM — DIY Enchanted Wooden Luminary — $9
Create a magical wooden luminary inspired by the spooky season. Design and decorate your own glowing creation to brighten up the darkness.

3:00–5:00 PM — Hallowed Hand Melt Challenge — $9
Take on a spooky hands-on challenge and explore the science behind melting, materials, and transformation in this Halloween-inspired experiment.

Come discover the science behind the spooky and let your curiosity run wild!

Getting Here & What to Expect: 
All events take place inside the Craft Lab at Because Science, our retail shop located at 1759 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC (across from the Line Hotel in Adams Morgan).

 Look for the squiggly rainbow mural! Enter Because Science and walk to the back of the store (between the biology and anatomy sections) to find the entrance to the Craft Lab
 Metro: We're a 10-minute walk from the Woodley Park (red line) or Columbia Heights (green line) Metro stations.
 Bus: The D72, D74, C51, and C53 buses stop nearby.
 Parking: Street parking is mostly limited to 30 minutes—walking, biking, or ride share is recommended. There is a parking garage located at 2421 18th St NW, about a block away.  

If you’re running late or need help finding us, just call the store at 202-248-1366