Tricks, Treats, and Terrors at ONSC!

Take a beautiful fall drive to Ozark Natural Science Center on October 22nd for a variety of Halloween events for all ages! 

Schedule:

4:00-5:30PM - Pumpkin painting with snakes

• Come have a slithering good time, painting pumpkins with our ONSC snakes! This will include a meet-and-greet with our snake ambassadors followed by a pumpkin painting session. All supplies are included. 
• Our snakes will also be creating their own spooky Halloween paintings, which will be for sale after the event. 
• Participants are more than welcome to interact with our snake ambassadors!

5:30-6:30PM - Hot dog dinner around the campfire

• Hot dogs and veggie dogs
• Spooky punch
• Halloween snacks and treats

6:30-8:30PM - Family-friendly trick-or-treat on the trails

• Learn about the nocturnal creatures that become active at night in our forest, while trick or treating along the trail. 
• Activities will include owl calls and demonstrations of triboluminescence. 
• Note: our trails at ONSC are not paved, so strollers are not possible on the trails.

6:30-8:30PM - Cryptic Creatures of the Ozarks hike (ages 13+)

• Join us for thrills and chills as we take to the Ozark Forest in search of local cryptic creatures. 
• This night hike is for big kids and adults only, and will include an exploration of Ozark cryptic creatures like the Ozark Howler, Gowrow, and Bigfoot. You'll learn the origins based within local lore, descriptions of the creatures, and the real animals that these creatures are based upon.

Prices:

Full Package (per person):

• Includes 1 mini pumpkin, 1 snake painting on artist paper, 1 campfire dinner, 1 hike (choose family-friendly or cryptic creatures):  $35

Individual Activities:

• Mini-pumpkin for painting (supplies included): $5 per pumpkin
• Purchase a painting by our snake artists: $15 art paper; $25 canvas (limited availability)
• Hot dog dinner (2 and under are free): $10 per person
• Family-friendly trick-or-treat hike (2 and under are free): $10 per person
• Cryptic Creatures of the Ozarks hike (ages 13+): $15 per person

About ONSC:

Ozark Natural Science Center’s mission is to enhance the understanding, appreciation and stewardship of the Ozark natural environment. Located in the heart of the Ozarks, ONSC hosts school programs, provides environmental education to all ages, and offers facility rentals. There’s so much to see, experience, and learn while immersed in ONSC’s natural beauty!

Covid-19 Statement:

ONSC is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of our staff and visitors. All ONSC staff are fully vaccinated. However, as many of our visitors are youth, ONSC staff and volunteers continue to maintain safety measures including the use of cloth face coverings while indoors or closer than 6 feet, physical distancing, hand hygiene, and enhanced cleaning protocols.