Spookfest at Science Space Wollongong

Spookfest is UOW Science Space’s signature annual family Halloween event. Returning in 2025, the event promises to be bigger, spookier, and more interactive than ever before!

Across two full days, the same program of hands-on activities, spooky science shows and Halloween-themed fun will run, encouraging families to visit on either day. Science Space will transform into a hauntingly fun environment where science meets spookiness - perfect for curious kids and adventurous parents alike. Secure your tickets now here.

• Dates: Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd November 2025
• Times: 10am - 4pm each day
• Audience: Families, children, and science lovers of all ages
• Theme: Family Halloween celebration filled with spooky science, creepy fun, and educational entertainment
• Secure your tickets now here

What’s on?

👻 Spooky Science & Planetarium Shows

Experience hauntingly fun live science demonstrations and planetarium sessions designed to both thrill and educate.

⚡Exclusive First Look: Energy Futures Exhibition

Be among the first visitors to explore our brand-new exhibition, Energy Futures!

🧛‍♀️ Creepy Green Screen Portraits

Have your photo taken on our eerie “gory green screen” with creepy virtual backgrounds to remember your frightfully fun day.

🖼️ 3D Creepy Portrait Gallery

Check out our spine-chilling 3D photo display of spooky faces and optical illusions.

💀 Skeletons & Specimens Display (in collaboration with UOW Biology Department)

Get up close to real skeletons, bones, and preserved animal specimens from the UOW Biology collection. A fascinating, slightly eerie display that reveals the science of life - and death!

🐛 Eat a Bug – If You Dare!

Sample real edible creepy crawlies in this crowd-favourite challenge.

🧟 Scabs and Scars Face “Pain-ing”

Create gory wounds, scars, and bruises with our spooky face paint station.

🎭 Costume Competition

Dress in your most frightening, creative, or hilarious costume for a chance to win prizes for Best Dressed!

🎃 And More Spooky Surprises!

Expect unexpected thrills and fun lurking around every corner.