Spark After Dark: Paranormal Activities
Adults can wander through the science centre after dark to explore the science behind paranormal phenomena, infrasound, and ghost sightings. The night features live music, drag and burlesque performances, close-up illusions, DJ sets, and screenings alongside hands-on worm dissections and monster-sketching workshops. Admission also grants full access to the centre's galleries, including SUE: The T. rex Experience.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
General admission: $36.95; Spark members: $15.00. Optional Forging Fortunes workshop: General Admission $75; Members $65; Partner Package General $140; Members $120. Food and drink specials are separately priced: Black Abyss Pasta $18.50, Charcoal Cauliflower Wings $12, and The Sixth Sense cocktail $18.
Hours
6:00 PM–midnight.
Parking
Parking is free for Spark members; $13 for everyone else, first come, first served. If the Spark lot is full, visitors may use the Calgary Zoo north parking lot for $13. Continuous shuttle service runs from the Calgary Zoo North Entrance to Spark Main Entrance and back from 6:30 PM to 12:30 AM.
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Tips & Advice
- Book your tickets in advance online, as previous Spark After Dark events have sold out.
- Be sure to bring a valid government-issued photo ID for entry.
- If the main parking lot is full, use the Calgary Zoo north lot and take the continuous shuttle to the main entrance.
Special Events & Promotions
- This October 9 event is for ages 18+; bring valid photo ID.
- Spark members can buy event tickets for $15, compared with $36.95 for general admission.
- Spark members get discounted Forging Fortunes workshop options: $65 versus $75, or $120 versus $140 for the member-and-partner package; sessions are timed and limited to 40 participants.
- The ATB Possibility Pot offers three chances to win $1,000 for yourself and $1,000 to donate to Spark programming.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are children allowed at the event?
No, Spark After Dark is strictly an 18+ event.
Do members need to reserve a ticket?
Yes, members must show a ticket and are strongly encouraged to reserve in advance online due to capacity limits.
Is the entire science centre open during the event?
Yes, all galleries, the Infinity Dome theatre, and the Spark Eatery are open to explore throughout the night.
Is there an ATM on site?
Yes, an ATM is located on the second floor outside the Spark Eatery at the top of the entry stairs.
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