There’s even more to see, do and discover without the scary price tag this Halloween at Marrickville Metro where curious minds can mix and bubble their way through our fun and hand-on experiments. Perfect for all ages, our spooky science workshops are a blast from the past – think volcano eruptions and vanishing writing!

BONUS TREAT! Kids dine free* at any participating Smidmore St restaurant.

📍Find us on Ground, outside Panetta Mercato.

Bookings required, for participating individuals only. $5 per child.

Activities differ each day and mini mad scientists are welcome to come experiment at sessions across multiple days!

Date	Session Times	Session
Thursday, 23 October 2025	10am, 10:30am, 11am, 11:30am, 12pm	Creepy Handprints & Vanishing Writing 🖋️ Our mad scientists will explore a safe chemical reaction to reveal mysterious handprints and hidden messages that vanish and reappear! - no scares, just plenty of curiosity and excitement!
Friday, 24 October 2025	10am, 10:30am, 11am, 11:30am, 12pm	Spooky Slime Lab 🧪 Hands-on fun! Mix, squish, and create your own creepy slime, complete with ghoulish add-ins — and they get to take it home! Safe, messy, and totally unforgettable.”
Saturday, 25 October 2025	10am, 10:30am, 11am, 11:30am, 12pm, 12:30pm, 1pm, 1:30pm	Pumpkin Volcano Eruptions 🌋 Watch science come alive this Halloween! Transform pumpkins and cauldrons into erupting volcanos for some fizzing fun
Sunday, 26 October 2025	10am, 10:30am, 11am, 11:30am, 12pm, 12:30pm, 1pm, 1:30pm	Floating Ghosts & Dancing Skeletons 👻 Bring ghosts and skeletons to life - watch them float, spin and dance before your eyes (magic revealed on the day)

Please be respectful of the capacity limit and remember to cancel your ticket if you are no longer able to attend.

*Limited to the first 100 bookings, voucher can be collected post-workshop from event staff. Voucher can be redeemed up to the value of $20 at any participating Smidmore St restaurant.

Spooky Science Workshops

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