Families looking for a mix of Halloween fun and science discovery will have a chance at both when Lincoln Land Community College brings back its “Haunted Lab” event later this month. Celebrating the spooky side of science comes on Friday, October 24th, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at LLCC’s Springfield campus. Children of all ages are invited to attend with a parent or guardian for an evening filled with eye-catching experiments, hands-on activities, and a festive atmosphere perfect for the season.

The free community night sees Lincoln Land Community College’s Upper Sangamon Hall transform into a lively science showcase, featuring demonstrations that mix learning with Halloween spirit. Led by members of the Chemistry and Biology Clubs, and under the guidance of Jennifer Davis, LLCC’s West Lake Nature Grove and Outreach Coordinator, the shows will take place in Rooms 2213 and 2215 and start every 30 minutes. Each presentation will include colorful chemical reactions, bubbling potions, and bursts of fire, all designed to inspire curiosity about how science works.

Between shows, visitors can explore interactive activity stations of topics in biology, geology, geography, and physics. Each stop will offer experiments that encourage children to learn by doing it themselves, with LLCC students and staff on hand to help in the fun. Organizers encourage children to come in costume to add to the Halloween spirit and fresh popcorn will be available throughout the evening.

The Haunted Lab is sponsored by the Lincoln Land Community College Natural and Agricultural Sciences department along with the college’s Chemistry and Biology Clubs. The annual event hopes to make science accessible and exciting, showing children that discovery can be just as fun as it is educational.

Find out more on Lincoln Land Community College by visiting them at www.llcc.edu.