Halloween Astronomy - October 8, 2025

Includes a Live Web Event on 10/08/2025 at 3:30 PM (PDT)

Registration closes Wednesday, October 8 at 12pm Pacific Time

Workshop takes place Wednesday, October 8, 2025 3:30 - 5pm PT / 6:30 - 8pm ET

Modern celebrations of Halloween make it one of the most fun holidays in the calendar, but do you know the astronomical origins of the day? What is a cross-quarter day and why were they important to our ancestors? Engage in the spooky science of Halloween with ideas for bringing real science to your classroom or public audience!

Participants will gain the following through participation in the workshop:

  • Background knowledge on the astronomical origins of Halloween
  • Discussion among participants sharing experiences with engaging learners in the topic of Halloween through a science lens
  • Strategies we have found successful at engaging learners of all ages
  • Access to astronomy experts who will facilitate the workshop
  • A certificate of completion for participating in 2 clock hours of professional development.

Registration: $40

Attendance/Refund Policy

Live attendance is strongly encouraged and expected in order to get the most out of the interactive session. A recording will be available for those who cannot attend live or who would like to review the content. Full refund is available for cancellations up to 14 days prior to the start of the workshop. If you need to cancel please email learn@astrosociety.org.


Tony Smith

Online Learning Program Specialist

Astronomical Society of the Pacific

Tony Smith is the Online Learning Program Specialist at the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. Tony has worked in informal science education since 2011 at various Pacific Northwest science centers and prior to joining the ASP managed the J. Watumull Planetarium at Bishop Museum in Honolulu, HI. In addition to the ASP, Tony also works part time at the Washington State University Planetarium and volunteers at the Palouse Discovery Science Center in Pullman, WA where he lives. Tony is passionate about science education and uses an interactive presentation style, asking for observations and input from the audience throughout his presentations. 

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