Saturday, October 31, 2026
Bats and ravens fly through the air, but what’s the strange figure I see over there?
It’s Halloween and we’re making our own floating ghosts! Get aerodynamic as we explore the physics of flight and turn hovercrafts into spooky spectres. How far can your phantom fly?!
Participants are invited to wear a Halloween costume. If you wear a costume, you will be entered into a raffle with the chance to win a prize!
Time
Ages 7-12: 8 am PT • 9 am MT • 10 am CT • 11 am ET • 12 pm AT
Ages 13-17: 10 am PT • 11 am MT • 12 pm CT • 1 pm ET • 2 pm AT
Materials and Preparation
- Old CD, DVD, or Blue-Ray Disc
- Balloon
- Bottle cap with a push/pull nozzle (see photo)
- Hot glue gun or tape
- Optional: Sharpies to decorate balloon or Halloween-themed balloons!
Meet the Expert
Wijdane Basta
Wijdane is a mechanical engineer currently working as a Repair Engineer at Siemens Energy. Her love for rockets, science and solving complex problems inspired her to pursue a career in engineering where she gets to challenge herself every day. She is excited to help inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers to explore STEM!
This programming was developed by Sydney Brooks and Mikaela Moore.
