“Spooktacular Weekend” and “After Dark: Nightmare on John R Street” Invite Kids and Adults to Celebrate Halloween with Science and Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family Exhibition
Detroit, Mich., Oct. 17, 2024 – The Michigan Science Center (Mi-Sci) is hosting two exciting, STEM-themed events for families and adults during Halloween weekend. “Spooktacular Weekend,” designed for children and their families, will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, October 26 and 27. For adults aged 21 and over, “After Dark: Nightmare on John R Street” will take place on Saturday, October 26, from 6-11 p.m.
Both events will include access to Mi-Sci’s special exhibition Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family, which is included with general admission.
Daytime – “Spooktacular Weekend” – Saturday and Sunday, October 26th and 27th
On October 26th and 27th, Mi-Sci will open its doors to families, offering Halloween-themed activities and science demonstrations throughout the museum. Visitors are encouraged to dress in costume and bring their own bags for onsite Trick-or-Treat activities.
- 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. – Creepy Chemistry Show on the Science Stage
- 12 p.m. – Costume Parade
- 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. – Trick-or-Treating
- BASF Kids’ Lab featuring Chemistry Caper at the Portal to STEM
- Saturday ONLY – Mott Campus Clowns from Mott Community College will offer giveaways, jokes and photo ops.
- Regular admission prices apply and are available at mi-sci.org.
Nighttime – “After Dark – Nightmare on John R. Street” – Saturday, October 26th
On Oct. 26, the Michigan Science Center will host its 21-and-over After Dark event from 6-11 p.m.
The event is themed “Nightmare on John R. Street” and will feature Halloween-themed activities, handcrafted cocktails, a live DJ and access to the museum’s interactive exhibits, including its new “Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family” exhibition. Guests are encouraged to visit in-costume.
- Guests can also enjoy planetarium and IMAX theater shows, including HalloScream in the IMAX and Incoming! in the Planetarium.
- Tickets are $45 and includes a free drink ticket. Purchase online at mi-sci.org.
- “Exploding Pumpkins” show on the Science Stage
- Special guests: Detroit Paranormal Expeditions
- Onsite activities with Mi-Sci’s educators will explore the science of slasher films
- EggRollDiva food truck will be onsite with food available for purchase
Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family
Sponsored by Ford Philanthropy, Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family is a captivating exhibition that offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the fascinating world of the most iconic reptiles to ever roam the Earth—tyrannosaurs.
Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family showcases an extraordinary collection of tyrannosaur skeleton casts, fossils, and life-size displays that will transport guests back millions of years to the Cretaceous Period when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. The exhibition was created by the Australian Museum and is toured internationally by Evergreen Exhibitions.
With a focus on both entertainment and education, the exhibition features state-of-the-art interactive elements designed to inspire children, families, and anyone with a passion for paleontology. Visitors can dive into the science behind these ancient creatures, learn about recent discoveries, and experience the awe of standing in the shadow of a full-sized T. rex cast skeleton.
About The Michigan Science Center
The Michigan Science Center (Mi-Sci) is a Smithsonian affiliate that inspires nearly 250,000 curious minds of all ages every year through STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) discovery, innovation and interactive education in Detroit and across Michigan. As a STEM hub, Mi-Sci focuses on developing and introducing expanded education programs, exhibits and initiatives to empower and enrich our children and community. Through their Traveling Science Program and distance learning initiative, ECHO Live!, Mi-Sci is expanding beyond its Detroit-based facility, with a goal of reaching all 83 counties of Michigan. With the Toyota Engineering 4D Theater, live science demonstrations, lab activities and 220+ interactive exhibits, there are dozens of ways to customize your Mi-Sci visit. The Michigan Science Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and does not receive funding from Detroit or the state of Michigan. For more information, please call 313.577.8400 or visit the website, Mi-Sci.org.