Fall Fun: HalloSTEAM

Fall Fun: HalloSTEAM is at the Plaza Branch of the Kansas City Public Library on Friday, October 30, starting at 5:30 PM. It's part of the library's Friday Night Family Fun series, which brings hands-on activities for kids ages 3 and up to the Plaza branch. This particular session puts a science twist on the Halloween season: everyone gathers in the library's science lab to brew oozy, fizzy concoctions.

If you've got little ones at home, you know the draw of anything that bubbles over or changes color. That's exactly what's on the table here. Instead of just talking about science, the kids get to actually do it, mixing ingredients and watching the reactions happen right in front of them. It's the kind of activity that works just as well for a three-year-old who likes the mess as it does for an older child who wants to know why it's fizzing. And since it's in the science lab, it's a chance for them to see a real workspace rather than just a kitchen table.

Because it's part of the Friday Night Family Fun series, it's designed for families to do together. The age range starts at 3, so it's a good fit for toddlers and elementary-age kids alike. If you're looking for a low-key way to lean into the Halloween spirit before the actual holiday hits, this is a solid option—science experiments that double as spooky potions. It's in person at the Plaza Branch, Friday, October 30, at 5:30 PM.