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Science Spooktacular, October 31st, 10 AM to 4 PM at the Elkhart County 4H Fairgrounds

FREE family STEM day · Saturday, Oct 31 · 10 AM–4 PM

Science
Spooktacular

A carnival of STEM excitement where curiosity, creativity, and a little bit of spooky fun come together.

A pumpkin-headed robot mixing a science experiment beside circuit traces, gears, planets, and a star chart
🎃

FREE ADMISSION · Saturday, October 31 · 10 AM–4 PM
No tickets. No cost. Just a full day of hands-on STEM fun for the whole family.

FREE
FAMILY
STEM DAY

Real people. Real experiments.

See what happens
when curiosity wins.

Families exploring a hands-on science activity at E3RCYoung visitors working with robotics at E3RCA hands-on STEM demonstration at E3RCA science experiment in progress at E3RC

Science Spooktacular / hands-on fun awaits!

Come curious.
Leave inspired.

At E3RC’s Science Spooktacular, kids and families can explore, experiment, build, discover, and get hands-on with science and technology.

There’s something for every age—and you never know what amazing discovery might be waiting around the corner.

The activity grid / 18 ways to wonder

Touch it. Build it.
Test it.

Robots and rockets. Chemistry, animals, electricity, aviation, weather, fire safety, and mad science. Learning turns into an adventure here.

01🔬

Mad Scientist Experiments

Prepare to get your hands dirty, test your theories, and discover what happens when science gets a little mad!

02🐾

Silly Safaris — Amazon John

Live animal show! Meet fascinating creatures up close and discover the science behind the amazing animal world.

03⚗️

American Chemical Society

Chem Lab Gone Wild! Exciting chemistry demonstrations and hands-on experiments that prove science can be seriously fun.

04🦢

Riverbend Math Center

The Science of Origami — discover how mathematics, engineering, and creativity come together through paper folding.

05🤖

E3 Robotics Center

Hands-on robotics demos. Build, explore, experiment, and see how coding, engineering, and creativity make robots come alive.

06🧪

Dr. Clark’s Mad Scientist Mayhem

Wonderfully wild science, experiments, surprises, and plenty of mad scientist mayhem!

07🚀

Michigan’s STEAM Museum

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics through interactive experiences.

08🕵️

Crime Scene Investigators

Think like a detective. Examine clues, solve problems, and discover how science helps crack a case.

09🌌

Sky Dome Explorations

Look up and explore the universe — planets, stars, and the mysteries of space through an immersive sky experience.

10🤖

Robots, Robots, Robots!

See different robots, discover what they can do, and learn about the technology behind them.

11🚒

Goshen Fire Department

Smoke House Experience — learn about fire safety and navigate a smoke-filled environment.

12⚡

Shockingly Smart — IBEW

Explore electricity, technology, and the incredible science that powers our world.

13✈️

Stay in Aviation

Take your curiosity to new heights and explore the science, technology, and careers that help us take flight.

14🎨

Face Painting

Every scientist, engineer, astronaut, and robot expert needs a little Spooktacular style!

15🌦️

Weather Station

Become a weather detective and explore the science behind what Mother Nature has in store.

16🤖

Meet Rosie — the BABSCO Robot

See what happens when engineering, automation, and innovation come together.

17🚀

Indiana Space Grant Consortium

Explore space science, our universe, and the STEM careers that help us explore it.

18🔬

SERIM

Hands-on science and engineering experiences designed to spark curiosity and encourage young minds to ask, “What if?”

Bring your best questions

Come ready
to experiment.

Touch it, build it, test it, question it—and most importantly, have fun!

Made possible by

Our sponsors.

Thank you to the organizations helping make this FREE community STEM celebration possible.

American Chemical SocietyAEPBABSCOSURFCentier BankSERIMMechanical ManJaycoFlexible ConceptsCommunity FoundationFarron FoundationWelter FoundationThermodyne