Get ready for a Halloween celebration filled with science, creativity and a little mystery! North Dakota’s Gateway to Science invites families to its annual Spooktacular on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Visitors can enjoy Halloween-themed activities throughout the day while exploring the science center’s hands-on exhibits.
Sponsored by CyberNet Security and Goebel Pediatric Dentistry, Spooktacular offers a chance for visitors to celebrate Halloween through interactive experiences that encourage curiosity, creative thinking and problem-solving.
Halloween Activities for All Ages
From solving clues to experimenting with shapes and patterns, Spooktacular features activities that bring a seasonal twist to science exploration.
- Scavenger Hunt: Follow a series of clues throughout the science center to solve a Halloween mystery. Keep an eye out as you explore and see if you can piece together the clues!
- Halloween Brain Challenges: Test your problem-solving skills with spooky-themed challenges that invite visitors to try new approaches.
- Halloween Photobooth: Stop by the lobby photobooth to capture a Halloween-themed photo with family and friends.
- And More!
In addition to the special activities, guests can explore Gateway to Science’s galleries and discover how science connects to the world around them.
Plan Your Visit
Make North Dakota’s Gateway to Science part of your Halloween plans! Spooktacular takes place during regular gallery hours, so families can enjoy the event while making time to explore the science center. This event is included with regular gallery admission.