Spooky Science

News | October 26, 2017 | Share on:

For many, the month of October is all about spooky, fun, fall activities and if you ask any child (or adult with an inner child) they are probably already excited for Halloween and all the tricks and treats that come with it. What you might not know is that October is also a time of year that we celebrate the field of chemistry with National Chemistry Week running from October 14-21.

At our Let’s Talk Science Outreach sites, our volunteers have combined the celebration of science and the excitement of the spooky and magical with a variety to Halloween-themed STEM events. Below is a listing of some of the events taking place across the country. If you would like to learn more about events going on in your area or invite volunteers to your classroom or community group for hands-on activities, contact your local Let’s Talk Science Outreach coordinator.

Alberta

Spooky Science

Let’s Talk Science at the University of Lethbridge

October 20 & 21, 6-8pm, Oct 21 2-4pm and 6-8pm

Location: University of Lethbridge UHall Atrium

School of Witchcraft and Wizardry: Science is Magic 2017

Let’s Talk Science at the University of Alberta

October 28, 2017

Location: Katz Group Centre for Pharmacy and Health Research (Katz) Building at the University of Alberta

British Columbia

School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Let’s Talk Science at the University of Victoria

October 26, 2017

Location: University of Victoria Campus

Science Spooktacular at Simon Fraser University

Let’s Talk Science at Simon Fraser University

October 29, 2017

Location: Simon Fraser University, Burnaby campus

Manitoba

Potions Class for Grades 1-3

Let’s Talk Science at the University of Manitoba

Invite volunteers to your class or community event to run a Halloween themed workshop. Visit their local outreach website to learn more.

Spooky Family Science Night

Let’s Talk Science at the University of Manitoba

October 21, 2017

Location: Engineering Atrium University of Manitoba

Halloween Howl

Let’s Talk Science at the University of Manitoba and the University of Winnipeg

October 28, 2017

Location: Manitoba Children's Museum (Forks)

Newfoundland

Spooky Science at Manuels River

Let’s Talk Science Outreach at Memorial University

October 28, 2017

Location: Manuels River Hibernia Interpretation Centre, Conception Bay South

Ontario

McMaster Children's Hospital Halloween Parade

Let’s Talk Science at McMaster University

October 31, 2017

Location: McMaster Children's Hospital

School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Let’s Talk Science at the University of Guelph

November 4, 2017

Location: Summerlee Science Complex, University of Guelph

Wizarding World of Magic in the Burrow

Let’s Talk Science at the University of Toronto, Scarborough campus

November 5, 2017

Location: University of Toronto Scarborough (Science Wing Building)

Quebec

Hallowe'en science fun @ the Museum (FR/EN)

Let’s Talk Science at McGill University

October 29, 2017

Location: Redpath Museum, McGill University campus