10 Halloween Science Experiments for Kids
Thereโs something extra exciting about mixing science with a bit of Halloween spookiness, and these 10 Halloween science experiments for kids deliver just that. With bubbling brews, melting ghosts, and rotting pumpkins, each experiment is packed with mystery and messy excitement.
Tea Bag Ghost Experiment by Living Life & Learning
Turn a regular tea bag into a little ghost that actually floats. This one does involve fire, so close supervision is a must.
Spooky Halloween Density Experiment by Little Bins for Little Hands
Halloween is the perfect time for kids to bring out their inner mad scientist. This density experiment is a great way to teach them about how density works, while still having fun.
Halloween Catapult by STEAMsational
This Halloween catapult is a fun science activity where kids launch creepy crawly items to explore gravity and motion. As they adjust angles and force, theyโll see how gravity pulls each object back down, making it a playful way to learn about physics.
Witches Brew Science Experiment by The Best Ideas for Kids
Give the classic baking soda and vinegar experiment a spooky twist for Halloween. Adding in cauldrons and loads of colors helps keep things festive.
Melting Ghost Shaving Cream Halloween Activity by A Little Pinch of Perfect
These melting ghosts bring spooky fun and a little science to Halloween. Made from fluffy shaving cream, the ghosts dissolve in a dish of eerie purple water.
Rotten Science Adventure by Kids Activities
Jack-o’-lanterns are a Halloween staple, but they donโt stick around for long. This Halloween science experiment invites kids to observe and track how a pumpkin changes as it rots, turning a spooky tradition into a hands-on science activity.
Fizzy Bones Science Activity by Taming Little Monsters
These fizzy bones are such a fun way to celebrate Halloween with science. Parents can make them ahead of time, and kids will have a blast playing with them.
Pumpkin Volcano by Natural Beach Living
Hereโs another great way to add a little spooky flair to the traditional baking soda and vinegar volcano project. Use a hollowed out pie pumpkin shell for the perfect Halloween volcano.
Melt the Witch Sensory Bin by Sugar, Spice and Glitter
As the Wizard of Oz established, witches and water have a pretty rocky relationship. Kids can recreate the classic scene with their own little witches and this sensory activity.
Pumpkin Spinning Tops by Buggy and Buddy
Inverting tops are a neat way to teach kids about how the laws of physics work on their own. But painting them up like mini jack-o-lanterns makes this a fun Halloween science activity as well.
