Prom Dance Floor
It wouldn’t be prom without a dance floor. Boogie like the boogeyman or show off your zombie moves. After all, ghouls just want to have fun!
Costume Contest
Think you have what it takes to be chosen as Zombie Prom Royalty? Register your outfit for our costume contest. Winners will be announced during the event.
Zombie Roulette
Spin the roulette wheel and let fate determine if you can escape the zombifying organisms of the natural world.
Undead Game Room
Try your hand at some classic zombie video games. Will you be left for dead or will you respawn like a zombie from the grave?
Brain Eaters
Some organisms in the natural world consume brains as part of their regular diet. Use yours to guess which creatures are capable of taking a bite out of it.
Zombie Cinema
Zombie movies have been a beloved genre since the 1930’s. Take a quiz to find out which iconic zombie you are and determine fact vs. fiction of these flesh-eating films.
Animal Superlatives
Meet four of our animal ambassadors and vote on which you think fit these high school superlatives!
Real Brain Experience
NCSU Meitzen Laboratory
Participants will have an opportunity to get hands-on with a real human brain— literally, and learn about the anatomy of our most complex organ.
The First of Us — Microbes
NCSU Microbiology Club
Debunk dangerous microbial myths and learn about their diversity through a matching game, parasite personality quiz, and a trivia maze.
Brick or Treat
Bricks & Minifigs Downtown Raleigh
Check out Halloween-themed Lego sets, minifigs, accessories and more, along with a chance to win prizes.
The Hidden World of Fungi
NC State University
Explore fungi from North Carolina and beyond, from the familiar forest mushrooms to pathogens and “zombie” fungi. See the beauty of the fungal world both microscopically and with the naked eye.
The Dance with Death: What Comes Next?
Endswell: A Modern Funeral Home
In this interactive exhibit, pull back the curtain on what really happens to our bodies after death — and how modern, eco-friendly options are reshaping the way we return to the earth.
Corsage Crafting
Design your own creepy-chic corsage with paper flowers and spooky accents—because even the undead deserve a little prom night glam.
Camera Trap Photo Booth
Motion sensors snap eerie, trail-cam-style pics for a perfect prom night memory. It’ll look like it came straight out of a haunted forest surveillance reel.
Creepy Cordyceps
From our VisLab, learn about 3D printing living tissue and the zombie fungus that puppeteers dead insects.
All About Aye-ayes
Paciulli Laboratory
Dive into the world of aye-aye lemurs, while playing games simulating their hunting strategies.
Dino Mummies
Did you know dinosaur skin can be naturally mummified? Get wrapped up in paleongology and making your own trace fossils.
Spooky Census Records
Step back in time and uncover eerie, odd, and forgotten jobs from North Carolina’s past in our spooky “Guess the Occupation” game.
Zombz Creationz
Handmade horror and cottagecore art, décor, jewelry, and accessories. They’re creepy and cute!
This Zombie Looks Fishy
Get the details on some abyss-mal creatures in our oceans, lakes, and rivers: vampire Squids, Goblin Sharks, zombified fish, and more!
Am I Dead?
Are these animals really dead? Play spin the bottle to explore some unique animals that use thanatosis or just playing possum.
Bite Me
The animal kingdom has an impressive array of biting strategies. Take a close look at some fearsome fangs and see if you can identify who they belong to.
Walk the Dinosaur
Learn about dinosaur brains before having a go at controlling your own virtual dinosaur body.
Face Paint Artist
Paint Saavy
Transform your look with an experienced artist on hand. Fee.
A Quiet Place
Take a break from the party at this accessible Quiet Space. Like any good apocalyptic bunker, we’ll have coloring pages and sensory friendly resources available.