The spookiest,and most popular annual event the Institute offers will dazzle scientist wannabes young and old. Activities include Dr. Frankenstein's Electrical Circuits created using household items like lemons, pennies, and nails; the experience of touching and viewing skulls and pelts of different Michigan mammals; looking at, touching, and, for the very brave, holding a giant Madagascar Hissing Cockroach, or creating Dragon's Breath using liquid nitrogen. A wide range of activiities offers something for every age. Costumes are encouraged!

Halloween tickets for pre-registered attendees are $13 per child and $2 per adult for Members, and $16 per child and $5per adult for the generalpublic. Pre-registration closes at 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 16. Only pre-registered guests are guaranteed a goodie bad. Walk-uptickets are an additional $3 each at the start of the event and availability is not guaranteed. Two sessions are offered: 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

The Institute will close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 16 and will remainclosed until 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 18. Every Halloween Science ticket includes admission to National Geographic's "Women of Vision" Exhibition.

Register online at www.science.cranbrook.edu or by calling (248) 645-3210.

About Cranbrook Institute of Science:
Cranbrook Institute of Science, Michigan's Museum of Natural History, is part of the world-renowned Cranbrook Educational Community in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The  Museum is open Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., with extended hours on Friday and Saturday until 10 p.m., and 12-4 p.m. on Sunday. Museumadmission is $13 for adults, and $9.50 for children 2-12 and senior citizens (65+); childrenunder 2 and Members admitted free. Friday and Saturday evening admission after 5 p.m. is $6.50 for adults, $5.50 children ages 2-12 and senior citizens, children under 2 and Members are free. Courtesy of MASCO Corporation Foundation, admission after 5 p.m. is FREE the first Friday of each month. Planetarium and bat program tickets are $5 general admission; $5 for CIS and OBC members; $1 for children under 2. Non-members must also pay museum admission. For more information about becoming a member of Cranbrook Institute of Science call (248) 645-3200or visit www.science.cranbrook.edu