AfterHours: Science of Fear
Date: Thu, Oct 29, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM - 10 PM
Venue: Museum of Life and Science, Durham
Price:
Category: Community
It’s the season of scares, and the Museum is simply crawling with fright and fun! Come dressed in your best costume to celebrate Halloween with spooky crafts and fearsome games, and learn from experts about the biology behind our deepest fears. And it’s not all tricks – treat yourself with food and drink samples from local vendors!Food trucks will be on site for purchase. The cash bar takes cash and card, and will have wine, beer, and a specialty mocktail available for purchase.All money raised from this event will benefit our conservation and education initiatives that help inspire lifelong learning.Joining us for Science of Fear are these spectacular partners:DJ Damien MaassAshleigh Bakes DailyBull City Pepper Co.Oak City Spice & Snack Co.Birdsong Brewing CompanyBold Rock Hard CiderDSSOLVR Brewery & TaproomGinger’s RevengeLegion BrewingMelanated Wine and SpiritsRed Oak BreweryAssociation of Paranormal StudyBull City Anxiety & OCD Treatment CenterNorth Carolina Environmental Justice Network (NCEJN)Your ticket includes:Train rides on the Ellerbe Creek Railway,Food and drink samples from your favorite vendors around the Triangle area, andAccess to the Magic Wings Butterfly House, Insectarium, Dinosaur Trail, and Ellerbee Creek Railway!
