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Halloween House – Frequently Asked Questions:

Is this event scary?

This event is not a haunted house and none of the activities are intended to be scary.  However, very young children may be frightened by some of the Halloween elements (students in costume, Halloween decorations, etc.).

Is my child too young to attend this event?

This event was planned with elementary age children in mind, although we frequently have guests outside of this age range.  Older children will still enjoy the science demonstrations while younger children may wish to spend more time on the educational craft projects or at the table serving liquid nitrogen ice cream!  However, the chemical demonstration shows may be inappropriate for very young children (especially infants), as there are reactions that create a loud “bang” and a flash of light that can be startling.  (The audience is warned before each of these demonstrations.)

Is this an educational event?

Halloween House is meant to be a fun introduction to science.The activities and demonstrations are entertaining in addition to incorporating educational components.

Why do some of the rooms have specific show times while others don’t?

Three of the demonstration rooms have specific show times, running at half hour intervals, while the five remaining rooms for demonstrations or hands-on activities will be continuously open.The chemical demonstrations require a substantial amount of planning in order to have enough of each reagent prepared, so it is practical to have a set number of shows.Having specific show times for these demonstrations is also useful for maintaining crowd control and ensuring the safety of our guests.