Campus hosts slate of public Halloween events

October 25, 2011

Marmian Grimes

UAF photo by Theresa Bakker. A giant spider hangs in the window as the University of Alaska Museum of the North prepares for its Halloween open house.
UAF photo by Theresa Bakker. A giant spider hangs in the window as the University of Alaska Museum of the North prepares for its Halloween open house.
Marmian Grimes
907-474-7902
10/25/11

The University of Alaska Fairbanks will host several Halloween events this weekend. All of the events are open to the public. Parking at UAF is free on the weekends and after 5 p.m. on weekdays.

Halloween at the University of Alaska Museum of the North
Monday, Oct. 31, 4-7 p.m. – UA Museum of the North

Costumed superheroes, zombies and scary monsters of all kinds are invited to see bones and bugs, bats and birds in the museum's research labs and explore the galleries. The event is for children ages 12 and under with adult chaperones. Admission is free with a donation of canned food for the Fairbanks Community Food Bank.
  Information: 474-7505

Wood Center's Family Halloween Bash
Saturday, Oct. 29, 4-6 p.m, - Wood Center
Wood Center will host a full slate of activities for children 12 and under with adult supervision, including Mars vs. Aliens Bowling, Space Walk, Fishing in Space, Rocket Launch and more. Goodie bags and prizes will be given out. Admission is free with a canned food donation to the Fairbanks Community Food Bank. 
Information: 474-7037


Chilling Children’s Carnival and Trick-or-Treating
Saturday, Oct. 29, 5-8 p.m. - Moore-Bartlett-Skarland Complex
UAF Residence Life will host trick-or-treating and a Halloween carnival. The carnival will take place from 5-8 p.m. in the Hess Rec Center and will include a variety of activities and games. Trick-or-treating in Moore and Bartlett Halls will run from 6-7:30 p.m. Trick-or-treaters should meet in the lobby and will be escorted through the buildings by volunteers. Admission is free.
Information: 474-7247


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