- Creative Kids Museum
Alberta Birds and Bats
Let's learn about our coolest flying friends! Discover some of Alberta's most interesting winged pals, learn about their diets and how they survive!
Open Daily
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM,
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
October 1 - 31, 2025
HALLOWSTEAM
WHAT
This October experience family-friendly science inspired HallowSTEAM fun. Hands-on labs, fun crafts, tasty treats, and learn about bugs, bats and birds.
WHEN
📅 October 1 – 31, 2025
🎃 Daily programming, plus special workshops & events throughout the month
FOR WHO
👨👩👧 Fun for everyone
🧪 Science lovers
🦇 Adults looking for unique seasonal experiences
COST
🎟️ Included with General Admission
💫 Free for Spark Members
💲 Special workshops may require additional tickets, food is available at an additional cost
Happy HallowSTEAM! Come on down to Spark to experience some creepy, fun and amazing science!
Ever met a worm up close? Watched a bat flap its wings? Wondered how spiders spin their webs? Explore the squirmy, creepy-cool side of science this October at Spark with Webs, Wings & Wiggly Things! Crawl through the whole science centre, catch a show in the Infinity Dome, dive into the Digital Immersion Gallery, get hands-on in Steven’s Lab, and for kids 0–8, the Creative Kids Museum is full of tiny hands-on adventures.
Expect demonstrations, hands-on activities and crafts, live science, and a whole lot of tasty treats. Costumes are definitely welcome, and creativity is highly encouraged. Don’t forget to peek at all the cute HallowSTEAM bits and bobs in the Spark Store too!
**Activities are while supplies last
FOR FAMILIES
- Creative Kids Museum
Wiggy Races
Drop-in between 11AM and 1PM to make and race your wiggly creation!
Open Daily
11:00 AM
- Atrium
Halloween Fun
Join the Spark team on Halloween in the Atrium for candy and a costume parade and more!
October 31
2:00 PM
SCIENCE THAT CREEPS AND CRAWLS
- DAILY
- STEVEN'S LAB
The Crawling Dead
Dare to dissect? Step into the world of earthworm anatomy, explore internal organs up close, and learn how these wiggly creatures function from the inside out.
This activity is appropriate for ages 8 and over (guests under 8 will need parental assistance).
Limited spots are available. Sign up at Steven’s Lab to reserve your spot.
Daily: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Saturdays until 3:00 PM
- OCT 11 & 12
- TAXIDERMY WORKSHOP
Vampire Vermin
Learn the art of rat taxidermy in this four-hour, hands-on workshop led by Pretty Dead Taxidermy — perfect for beginners or those looking to refine their skills.
Learn MoreFOR ADULTS ONLY
- OCTOBER 10
- SPARK AFTER DARK (18+)
The science of gore. If you dare.
From Saw to Evil Dead, people can’t look away from the grotesque. Spark After Dark dives into fear, horror pop culture, and the science of gore. Brace yourself — it’s bloody good fun!
Learn More- OCTOBER 10
- WORKSHOP
Croak And Dagger Frog Dissection
Step into the mad scientist’s lab for a 90-minute, hands-on frog dissection!
Discover the secrets of amphibian anatomy, explore muscles, organs, and skeletal systems, and take home a preserved organ in a jar as your very own scientific keepsake. This immersive Spark After Dark experience combines science, spooky vibes, and hands-on fun, perfect for adults looking for something unique this October.
What’s Included:
- 90-minute guided frog dissection
- One preserved organ in a jar to take home
- Admission to Spark After Dark
- One complimentary drink ticket
- Lab coats, gloves, goggles, and expert guidance during the workshop
Schedule:
- 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
- 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
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