October 17, 2013

Dead or Alive

What: Pumpkin chucking, live wolves and bats, and Frankenstein-like projections are all part of the fun at NYSCI’s two-weekend celebration of Halloween and the Day of the Dead. Some activities require an additional fee; see details below.

October 26 & 27:
2pm, Wolves of North America with Atka. Meet Atka, a live Arctic gray wolf from the Wolf Conservation Center, and learn about wolves, their relationship to the environment, and how humans can protect their future. $6 adults, $5 children

Pumpkin Chucking, 1pm  & 3pm Watch NYSCI’s catapult, Chuck, toss pumpkins in the air.

November 2 & 3:
Live Bat Encounters, 1pm & 3pm  See some live bats, plus find out about the benefits of bats, why we need to conserve them, and what you can do to help them at this special show with Rob Mies from the Organization for Bat Conservation. $6 adults, $5 children

Pumpkin Chucking, 2pm Watch NYSCI’s catapult, Chuck, toss pumpkins in the air.

November 2 Only: Dead or Alive Party, 3 – 6 pm:  Frankenstein-like projections by Mapathon, forensic science activities, locally made Day of the Dead-inspired treats, and Halloween make projects. Prizes will be awarded to those in costumes.

When: Sat, Oct 26 | Sun, Oct 27 | Sat, Nov 2 | Sun, Nov 3
Where: New York Hall of Science 47-01 111th Street, Queens NY