All First Friday events will take place from 5–9pm.

Visit slsc.org/first-fridays for updates and schedules.

SEPTEMBER 2
Magic: The Gathering

Prepare your Planeswalkers for Magic: The Gathering First Friday on September 2. Join us for Friday Night Magic and learn about the real science behind your favorite card game. Test your knowledge at trivia, hear from local game creators and end the evening with a free screening of a favorite fantasy film.

OCTOBER 7
The Addams Family

“They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky…” Ring in spooky season with The Addams Family First Friday on October 7! The evening will feature trivia, special presentations, a graveyard game and more. End the evening with a free screening of The Addams Family (1991) or catch an episode of the original Addams Family TV series (1964).

NOVEMBER 4
E.T. – The Extra Terrestrial

E.T., phone the Saint Louis Science Center – it’s time to celebrate 40 years of this iconic film! Explore worlds beyond our own and find out what planet E.T. may live on. Hear from popular culture historian Caseen Gaines, author of the newly released book E.T.: the Extra Terrestrial: The Ultimate Visual History. End the evening with a screening of E.T. in the OMNIMAX® Theater.

SCIENCE SPOOKTACULAR

COMES SCREAMING BACK

Get ready for science thrills at our annual Science Spooktacular. This is a free event packed with Halloween-themed festivities for the entire family. Enjoy a themed experience at the Science Center as you navigate your way through the different galleries. Make sure to experience a chilling science demonstration down at the Energy Stage. Costumes are welcome, but not required.

 

EVENTS INCLUDE:

 

  • Creepy Chemistry demonstrations at the Energy Stage
     
  • Graveyard Games
     
  • Early Childhood Preschool Science Series
     
  • Pumpkin-themed activities throughout our galleries
     
  • Food and drink specials
     
And much more!

Further details can be found at slsc.org/spooktacular

SciFest: Health and Safety Expo

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2022 | 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM

It’s a great time to learn about taking care of ourselves and those around us at the Health and Safety Expo! Visit with health and safety professionals and organizations, get a closer look at human health science, research and technology and even participate in health and safety-related activities and demonstrations for all ages.

Note that event details during this time are subject to change.

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