Academy to host SuperNatural Halloween on October 23

SAN FRANCISCO (September 24, 2015) – The California Academy of Sciences once again invites families to grab their costumes and have a ghostly good time while trick-or-treating through the Academy at night. Among spooktacular animals and spine-tingling specimens, the Academy presents SuperNatural Halloween 2015, an annual fundraiser co-chaired by Kate Harbin Clammer, Jessica Moment, Lindsay Ramsay, and Summer Tompkins Walker.

Guests can catch a special live animal demonstration while learning about amphibian conservation with Tree Frog Treks, marvel at roaming magicians, and transform into their favorite Academy animals with the help of fanciful face painters. Plus, they will get the chance to experience the Academy after dark with a giant pumpkin carving demonstration, magic shows, touchable specimens, and a live DJ playing kid-friendly dance hits—all under one living roof.

Costumes are encouraged and children will receive a reusable trick-or-treat bag to haul their candy loot as they explore hands-on Halloween arts and crafts around the museum. Guests are invited to step into a photobooth to capture all of the fun and enjoy a special live presentation of “A Haunted Tour of the Night Sky” in the planetarium, led by an Academy presenter.

General admission tickets (for 6:30 pm entry) are $50 for adults, $35 for children; children age 1 and younger are free. Family VIP benefactor tickets are also available (from $85-$2,500) and include special VIP lounge, early family entry, exclusive dinner catering, a future behind-the-scenes tour of the museum, and more. For details and to purchase tickets, visit www.calacademy.org/halloween or call (415) 379-5411. Proceeds from this special event help to support the Academy’s education programs, including school field trips for more than 150,000 students annually.

SUPERNATURAL HALLOWEEN 2015

Friday, October 23 from 5:00 – 9:00 pm

Come in costume and have yourself a ghostly good time after dark as you trick-or-treat your way through the Academy among spooktacular animals and creepy-crawly specimens. Marvel at 38,000 live animals, chat with scientists, and get festive with fanciful face painting. Experience the Academy at night with a giant pumpkin carving demonstration, “A Haunted Tour of the Night Sky” in the planetarium, and family-friendly activities for all ages brought together under one living roof. Children in costume will receive a reusable trick-or-treat bag to haul their candy loot while exploring hands-on Halloween crafts and Academy exhibits. Complimentary beverages will be provided for adults and children. Proceeds from this special event help to support the Academy’s educational programs. Individual general admission tickets are $50 for adults, $35 for children under age 17; children 1 and younger are free. Family VIP benefactor tickets are available and include special VIP lounge, early entry, and exclusive dinner catering. For details and to purchase tickets, visit www.calacademy.org/halloween or call (415) 379-5411.