It's a Ghost!
Guests can participate in hands-on activities, such as building mini hologram projectors to make ghosts float and creating luminescent paint to take home. Kids can join a scavenger hunt searching high and low for hidden ghosts or craft their own ghostly bookmarks. Programming also includes bubble science demonstrations, a shadow puppet show, and appearances by roaming Ghostbusters.
Oct 15 – Oct 17, 2026 No price is stated. Official site
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Hours
9:00 am–5:00 pm; daily activities: all day, or 11:30 am & 1:30 pm; Thu Oct 15: 5–7:30 pm and 6:30 pm; Fri Oct 16: 11 am & 1 pm; Sat Oct 17: 10 am–3 pm and 11 am–2 pm.
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Tips & Advice
- The BASF Labs luminescent paint activity is recommended specifically for children ages 6 and up.
- Bring a smartphone to test out your homemade mini hologram projector if museum devices are in use.
Special Events & Promotions
- Thursday, October 15: Texas Bubblers brings bubble science from 5 to 7:30 pm, with a shadow puppet show at 6:30 pm.
- Saturday, October 17: Betelgeuse hosts spooky games from 10 am to 3 pm, and Houston Ghostbusters roam the museum from 11 am to 2 pm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What age group is this event suitable for?
The event is open to all ages, though certain activities like the BASF Labs: Ghostly Glow investigation are recommended for ages 6 and older.
What daily activities are offered during the event?
Daily activities include crafting Ghostly Holograms at the Science Station, creating luminescent paint in the Power Science Lab, searching for ghosts on a scavenger hunt in Kidtropolis, and making BOO!kmarks in Kids' Hall.
Are there character meet-and-greets?
Yes, scheduled entertainment includes encounters with the Houston Ghostbusters roaming the museum as well as games with a Betelgeuse DJ.
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