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Put on your favorite costume and join the SHTEAM Punks for an afternoon of hands-on, Halloween-themed science, humanities, and art. Free, family-friendly, and open to all.
Put on your favorite costume and join the SHTEAM Punks for an afternoon of hands-on, Halloween-themed science, humanities, and art. Free, family-friendly, and open to all.
Come Dressed in Your Favorite Costume! The SHTEAM Punks, a collaborative of creative faculty at TWU, are back with our second annual SHTEAM Punk-ins. Last October dozens of young innovators filled the CFO Lawn with pumpkin-powered fun, and this year we are adding costumes and a new station. Grab a SHTEAM Passport when you arrive, travel to each station to earn a stamp, and collect them all for a prize from the SHTEAM Punks treasure chest.
Come Dressed in Your Favorite Costume! The SHTEAM Punks, a collaborative of creative faculty at TWU, are back with our second annual SHTEAM Punk-ins. Last October dozens of young innovators filled the CFO Lawn with pumpkin-powered fun, and this year we are adding costumes and a new station. Grab a SHTEAM Passport when you arrive, travel to each station to earn a stamp, and collect them all for a prize from the SHTEAM Punks treasure chest.
Event Details:
Event Details:
What: A hands-on SHTEAM showcase for young innovators and their families
When: Monday, October 12, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: The lawn in front of the CFO building, off Bell Avenue on the TWU Denton Campus
Who: Perfect for curious minds in Pre-K through Elementary schools and their families
Cost: Absolutely Free!!!
Rain plan: If weather turns, we move indoors to the ACT Building, 2nd Floor Lobby. Check this page the morning of the event.
Activities Stations Include:
Activities Stations Include:
Pumpkin Volcanoes: Watch the bubbly, colorful, fizzy reaction as we make a carved pumpkin erupt. That is chemistry!
Wood Pumpkin Decoration: Decorate a wooden pumpkin cutout with metallic paint markers, gears, and gadgets. A lasting keepsake with no mess.
The Great Gourd Guess-off: Can you guess the total weight of a few pumpkins? Correct guessers will be entered to win a prize!
Spooky Story Corner: Take a break and listen to some not-too-spooky autumn tales that bring history and humanities to life.
Badge & Button Making: Design and create your own SHTEAM Punks button to wear with pride.
"Gross-Out" Sensory Station: A delightfully gooey exploration of textures and materials for the brave and curious.
Face Painting: New this year. Complete your costume with a SHTEAM-themed design.
This event is free and open to all. Come get creative with us!
Parking & Campus Location
Parking & Campus Location
Our event is on the Classroom and Faculty Offices (CFO) Lawn, the tall white tower building located south of Brackenridge Hall and Stoddard Hall.
We recommend the following parking options for visitors:
• Oakland Parking Garage: A convenient visitor garage located on Oakland Street.
• Visitor Metered Parking: A paid visitor lot is located on Administration Drive, just north of Brackenridge Hall (next to the ACT building).
• Street Parking: Free street parking may be available on Oakland Street and other surrounding streets.
We recommend giving yourself a few extra minutes to find parking and navigate to the building.
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