Penn State Altoona will hold its annual "Spooktacular Science Show" on Saturday, October 5, 2024, on the Ivyside campus.

From 1:00–2:00 p.m., exciting and fun science demonstrations will take place in the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts. From 2:00–4:00 p.m., children can engage, play, and learn through hands-on activities in the Hawthorn Building.

Halloween costumes are welcome; no masks or weapons are permitted. The event is free and open to the community. For more information, contact Lynn Dalby at [email protected].

Spooktacular Science 2024 Details

Thanks so much for sharing your weekend with us for our yearly Spooktacular Science Show! We hope you enjoy the show and take part in our science demonstrations and activities.

Immediately following the show, please come and enjoy our hands-on activities from 2:00–4:00 p.m.

  • Science Hands-On Rooms: Rooms 141-146 of the Hawthorn Building
  • Live Science Demonstrations: Room 150 of the Hawthorn Building

Spooktacular Science Demonstration Map

A map of the Spooktacular Science classrooms in the Hawthorn Building.

If you would like to schedule a science event for your school, please contact us.

Check out these videos of Spooktacular Science projects!

Friday, October 29, 2021
As part of Spooktacular Science 2021, Penn State Altoona presents a Colorful Explosion! Watch a colorful liquid nitrogen cloud.

Thursday, October 28, 2021
As part of Spooktacular Science 2021, Penn State Altoona presents Cold Lights! Watch an LED change color in Liquid Nitrogen.

Wednesday, October 27, 2021
As part of Spooktacular Science 2021, Penn State Altoona presents Balloon inside a Balloon! Can you pop the inside black balloon without popping the clear outside balloon?

Using science watch how to pierce a balloon without popping it, thanks to polymers. Also, learn how balloons absorb sunlight to complete the challenge!

Tuesday, October 26, 2021
As part of Spooktacular Science 2021, Penn State Altoona presents the burning dollar! The folks at Penn State Altoona's Lions Learning Lab are burning money … or are they?

Monday, October 25, 2021
As part of Spooktacular Science 2021, Penn State Altoona presents the Crazy Water Trick! Make a prediction of what happens when hot and cold fluids meet! To try this at home you will need:

  • four canning jars or four clear glasses that are the same
  • two laminated cards
  • food coloring
  • warm and cold water