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Witches & Wizards Weekends

During Witches & Wizards Weekends in October, the Science Center will be filled with Halloween spirit and fall-themed fun for the whole family! Each weekend brings hands-on activities, festive challenges, and spooky science surprises that make learning an adventure.

All activities are included with general admission or membership (unless otherwise noted below).

Wizardry Activities

Witchy Character Appearances – Saturdays from 1:30-2:30PM

SAT., OCT. 3

SAT., OCT. 10

SAT., OCT. 17

SAT., OCT. 24

SAT., OCT. 31

Oct. 3, 1:30 pm

Live Owl Show

Meet real owls from Wildlands Conservancy and find out what makes these magical birds of prey so wonderfully unique.

11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM

Spellbinding Science Show

Step into the witch’s lair and witness jaw-dropping experiments with some not-so-spooky surprises mixed in! Saturdays and Sundays in Oct at 11 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM.

2 pm

Meet the Familiars

Meet some of our creepy, crawly, and scaly animal and insect ambassadors on Saturdays and Sundays in Oct.

All Day

Witch's Web

Swing a tethered ball to knock down witch hats and see Newton’s laws in action as force, speed, and spin team up to guide its path.

All Day

Witches on Wheels

Test your driving skills as you guide witches on RC tractors around the track and discover how radio waves send signals to keep your vehicle on the move.

All Day

Hex Tac Toe

Try out this festive twist on a classic game and sharpen your strategy skills along the way.

Saturdays, 1:30 PM

Parade of Witches

Come dressed in your Halloween costume and join some of your favorite witchy characters as we parade through the Science Center


Explore More

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Curiosity Hall

Begin your adventure in Curiosity Hall, where the excitement reaches new heights – literally!

Lehigh Valley Health Network My Body

Embark on a journey into the incredible realm of the human body – the most sophisticated and complex machine on the planet!

Lehigh River Watershed

Discover the natural wonders of the world around you in the Lehigh River Watershed exhibit gallery.

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Our Partners

Beall and Linny Fowler
B BraunPPL
Bob and Sandy Lovett
Lehigh Valley Health Network
The Dexter F. & Dorothy H. Baker Foundation
Harry C. Trexler Trust