SPARK AFTER DARK (18+)
Friday, December 12, 2025
6:00 PM - midnight
18+ only
Must have valid photo ID
General Admission: $32.95
Spark Members: $10.00
Get ready to rally the crew for Spark After Dark: Greatest Hits on December 12! This is the ultimate 2025 Spark After Dark, where all your favourites from the year collide in one epic party. Whether you loved February's Greatest Hits After School Special, April's Guilty Pleasures, June's Foodology, August's Beyond the Rainbow, or October's Gore, it’s all coming back for one wild night!
Those warm and fuzzy feels? Yeah, that's just your brain chemistry at work, and there’s no escaping it. So why fight science? Join the year-end bash and close out 2025 with a bang! Here's a taste of what’s coming your way:
Send off 2025 in style with delicious treats, great vibes, and seriously cool science.
During Spark After Dark events, Spark Members get VIP treatment, including free parking and only a $10 ticket, plus a 15% discount at the Spark Eatery, Astronaut Ice Cream, and the Spark Store.
Catch a little bit of everything with your host, Kylee Roman! Cabaret, talk show vibes, naughty demos, and acoustic surprises blend into a STEAM-packed mixed tape experience you won’t want to miss.
Dive into the passions and taboos that fuel the kink community with interactive vendor booths. Browse steamy erotica, dark romances, and fantasy books with Slow Burn Books, and hear from guest speaker Reia Lance as she explores guilt, pleasure, and the nervous system.
Indulge in The Chocolate Lab, where chemistry, temperature, and technique turn simple ingredients into gourmet treats. Explore scent and flavor in Ol.Facto’s interactive experience, and learn the neuroscience of taste and smell with guest speaker Anastasiia Stepanchuk.
Cheer on local drag performers from The Cabaret Company, or break it down on the dance floor with beats from DJ SoniDef, co-founder of BACK & FORTH YYC, celebrating representation for femme and gender-expansive DJs. Discover how light bends, reflects, and refracts with guest speaker Sean Stotyn.
Unplug with live acoustic sets from Calgary’s finest artists, explore how brainwaves can be turned into music with Dr. Blake Ausmus, and create your own symphony of life in Steven’s Lab using floral instruments made from regular houseplants.
Cross off holiday gifts with Paige Abbott Arts, test your wits with creepy puzzles from Escape City, and learn the science and archaeology behind decomposition with Ally De Jonge.
Would it even be a Spark After Dark without our furry friends from PALS (Pet Access League Society)? Cuddle up with these adorable besties who help with therapy for over 60 facilities around YYC.
A staple of various Spark After Dark's in 2025, is DJ SoniDEF! Born with one deaf ear, she defies limitations to pursue her passion for music. So get down to her sick beats one last time this year!
Remember all the amazing local vendors at Spark After Darks? Some are back again, check them out below:
- Escape City
- Safelink
- Ol.Facto
Explore guilt, pleasure, and the nervous system, and learn how curiosity can transform self-acceptance and well-being.
Location: Infinity Dome | 8:45 PM & 11:00 PM
Dive into the neuroscience of scent and taste, uncovering how aromas trigger memories, emotions, and indulgence.
Location: Inspiration Stage | 7:00 PM & 9:45 PM
Discover how light bends, reflects, and refracts to create nature’s most dazzling optical illusions.
Location: Inspiration Stage | 8:15 PM & 10:45 PM
See how brainwaves can be turned into music—and how music can tune your brain for optimal performance.
Location: Infinity Dome | 6:45 PM & 9:30 PM
Learn the science and archaeology behind decomposition, from rigor mortis to ecosystems, in an engaging and occasionally hilarious talk.
Location: Infinity Dome | 7:45 PM & 10:15 PM
Buttermilk Fried Chicken | Pepper Jack Cheese | Hot Honey | Cranberry Mayo | Brioche Bun
Served with Fries or Salad
$18
Pickled Onions | Togarashi
$12
Mint Mango Chutney
$12
Spicy Mayo
$12
Vodka Sauce
$12
Cranberry Chilli Sauce
$18
Vodka, Creme de Cacao, Irish Cream, Chocolate Syrup, Garnish with whipping cream, crushed peppermint, Glass rimmed with caramel sauce, pretzel crumbles
$18
This holiday season, the Ghosts of Science Past, Present, and Yet to Come invite you to uncover the anatomy of curiosity itself! A Croakless Carol invites participants to explore the anatomy of amphibians in a guided dissection workshop that blends curiosity, science, and seasonal spirit.
Under the glow of the lab lights, guests will dissect a frog specimen; discovering the secrets of amphibian anatomy and exploring muscles, organs, and skeletal systems. Each participant will take home a preserved frog organ displayed in a clear ornament - the perfect conversation piece for any curious tree! It time to deck the halls with boughs of biology!
What’s Included:
60-minute workshop with guided frog dissection
One preserved organ in an ornament to take home
Admission to Spark After Dark
One complimentary speciality drink ticket
Lab coats, gloves, goggles, and expert guidance during the workshop
Schedule:
40 participants per workshop
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
10:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Tickets (includes admission to the centre and 1 specialty drink):
Non-Members: $49.50
Members: 45.00 (10% off Non-Member Admission)
Non-Member Partner Package: $95.00
Member Partner Package: $85.50
Embark on a thrilling adventure as we invite you to join our exclusive workshop, where you'll learn the fascinating art of pinning and mounting your very own Scorpion! And the best part? You get to take your unique creation home with you!
No prior experience? No problem! This class is designed to cater to absolute beginners while still offering a rewarding experience for seasoned taxidermy enthusiasts. Discover the intricate techniques and secrets behind creating stunning scorpion displays in a supportive and engaging environment.
Leave your worries behind, as we provide all the necessary materials to bring your scorpion masterpiece to life. From pins to mounting supplies, we've got you covered, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable learning process.
Imagine showcasing your personalized scorpion creation in your home, captivating friends and family with its awe-inspiring beauty. This workshop is not just an opportunity to acquire a one-of-a-kind piece, but also a chance to explore your creativity and delve into the captivating world of taxidermy.
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Tickets:
$120.00 single ticket (non-member)
(10% off for members - $108.00)
Schedule:
1.5 hr workshop starting at
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (1st Workshop – 25 students)
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM (2nd & Last Workshop – 25 students)
First Student Canada will be providing continuous shuttle services from the Calgary Zoo North Entrance to Spark Main Entrance and back from 4:50 PM to 10:30 PM.
For curious minds 18 and over, experience science after dark where learning meets play.
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