Tech or Treat event at The Tech Interactive.

Tech or Treat

Halloweekend at The Tech Interactive
Dates: Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 26-27
Location: The Tech Interactive, San Jose, CA
Tech or Treat event at The Tech Interactive.

Tech or Treat is back! Join us for this spooktastic two-day extravaganza at The Tech Interactive, filled with family-friendly science fun! 

What is Tech or Treat? This annual event hosted at The Tech Interactive combines the excitement of trick-or-treating and hands-on science activities, creating a one-of-a-kind Halloween celebration! 

  • Trick or treat in a world-class science museum (candy-free!)
  • Participate in our Spooky Science Slime Lab**
  • Craft your own glowing paper marigolds (cempasúchitl) in celebration of Dia de los Muertos 
  • Explore the museum's exhibits with a Halloween twist 
  • And so much more!

**Add-on experience with limited capacity, see below for more details!

When:
Saturday, Oct. 26: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 27: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tickets:
General Admission: $36 Adults, $28 Child/Senior/Student
Candy.
Trick or Treat Stations

Explore The Tech Interactive and discover various trick or treat stations scattered throughout the center. Fill your bags with spooky treasures and scary surprises! 

Ghost.

Costumes Encouraged

Come dressed in your most creative and imaginative costumes. Show off your Halloween spirit!

Lab.

Spooky STEAM Activities

Create creepy crafts, conduct scientific experiments, and explore the intersection science and Halloween.

Family-friendly fun.

Family Friendly Fun
This event is designed for the whole family to enjoy. We welcome all ages to come and experience the wonders of technology and the excitement of Halloween.

Spooky Science Slime Lab

Make your Tech or Treat day complete with a visit to our Spooky Science Lab. Join our mad scientists as they experiment and create some ooey, gooey, spooky slime! Places are limited and reservations must be made in advance.

Mini Pumpkin Patch in Curiosity Corner

Color your own jack-o'-lantern to add to our Curiosity Corner Pumpkin Patch. 
  • 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • The Tech Studio, Lower Level

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with special making & crafting activities! Learn about circuits to create beautiful light up paper cempasúchitl (marigolds), use geometry to design hanging papel picado, or color a calavera de azúcar (sugar skull). 
  • 10 a.m. - 12:30pm, 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • The Tech Studio, Lower Level

Become a member and save!

As a member of The Tech, you'll enjoy exclusive benefits (like free admission to Tech or Treat!) and more. Plus, membership pays for itself in just two visits!

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