MONSTER'S BALL AT THE EXPLOREUM

Bring the whole family for a day packed with science, surprises and spooky fun on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Exploreum Science Center. This frightfully fun twist on Halloween will include science demos with hair-raising experiments and hands-on activities; exotic animal encounters; face painting; snow cones; and chances to win spooktacular prizes. Costumes are encouraged for this monstrously good time. There will be two showings of the classic "Monsters Inc." at 10 a.m. (http://bit.ly/4g5BE3E) and 2 p.m. (http://bit.ly/3UZuuUP) in the PCI Digital Dome Theater. Advance tickets are required due to limited seating. Admission is FREE; movie tickets are $12 each. For more information, go to www.facebook.com/events/1504314884317229.