Due to COVID19 we do not feel comfortable hosting an event of this size, despite the outdoor location. Last year Spooktacular had 114 kids participate, not including younger siblings under 3 years old and the adults that brought them. However, we do hope to have some halloween science content for you, so please check back in October 2020 to see what we’ve come up with!
Who: Families interested in fun!
When: 11:00am on Sunday October 27th 2019
Where: Bowen Park- lower picnic shelter (off Wall St)
10:00-10:45am Onsite registration
11:00am Spooktacular Science Challenge begins!
2:00pm Spooktacular Science Challenge ends.
Creepy Chemistry Cauldron: Explore some spooky science experiments with the mad chemists from VIU!
Haunted House: Decode secret messages in our blacklight haunted house!
Spooky Slime: Explore a giant pool of slime!
Slippery Salmon: Check out the salmon in Bowen Park and learn about their lifecycle!
Creepy Crawlers: Brought to you by our friends at the Victoria Bug Zoo, we will bust myths about animals you once thought were creepy.
Pre-registration is available for $12/child until Friday, October 25th at midnight.
Onsite registration will be available for $15/child. Limited quantities will be available on a first come first serve basis.
Tickets include: Entry into the Spooktacular Science Challenge, a beverage ticket, and a stamp card to complete to use the paint sponge slingshot. Hot chocolate and coffee will be available as a beverage option if you bring your own mug.
Adults and children 3 and under are free with an accompanying paid ticket holder.
There will be hot dogs and veggie dogs on site for $2.00 and beverages available for $1.00.
Nanaimo Science offers a wide range of activities aimed at children from infancy to Grade 7. Check out our school break camps, Pro-D day camps and workshops, and Homeschool supports!