The Science Behind Halloween
Monsters, ghosts and pumpkins—oh, my! Each October, Arizona Science Center takes inspiration from the ultimate fright night, exploring the science behind all things All Hallows' Eve. Join us for scary demonstrations and icky activities that explain the unexplainable.
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.