Science After Dark: Fungi Fest
This Halloween, uncover the mystery of mushrooms at Fungi Fest, an unforgettable 21+ night about these extraordinary eukaryotic organisms. Whether you’re a mushroom enthusiast or simply looking for a unique Halloween party, enjoy our campus after hours for mycology talks, and interactive experiences inspired by the Fungi kingdom.
Come in costume, dress as your favorite mushroom or forest creature, and join us for this one-of-a-kind Halloween celebration.
Activities
- Karaoke 9:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. in the Laser Dome! Sign up to sing during a live laser show.
- Join a Thriller flash mob at 9:30 p.m. Need a refresher? Learn the choreo online.
- UHMAZING mushroom-infused bar menu (see below for details)
- Get a free tarot reading with The Primal Mystic and Attune Sound Therapy
- Create a mushroom-stamped card or paint your own mushroom to take home
- Learn more about mycology at talks from Seattle Naturalists and AgroForestry
- Be drawn as a mushroom by Sunny Doodles Caricature Art
- Video art installation with Hexagon Misfit
- Beats from DJ’s Sazon Seattle’s La Mala Noche and Papito Peace
Tickets
Buy two tickets and get the third half off! Discount applied automatically at checkout.
- General: $45
- Members: $35
- Igniters: $25
Bar Menu
Cocktails
Forager’s Old Fashioned: Whiskey fat-washed with brown butter and mixed mushrooms, chocolate bitters.
Mushroom Bee’s Knees: Gin, mushroom honey syrup, lemon
Candy Cap White Russian: Vodka, candy cap mushroom-maple syrup, coffee liqueur, non-dairy milk
Spore Me Some Cider: Whiskey, apple cider, ginger-shiitake syrup, lemon, soda water
Mocktails
Mushroom Buzz: Chanterelle honey syrup, lemon, black tea
Candy Cap-puccino: Candy cap mushroom-maple syrup, cold brew, non-dairy milk, cinnamon
Forest Floor Fizz: Apple cider, ginger-shiitake syrup, lemon, soda water
Food Trucks
Please note: The Planetarium will be closed for this event.
FungiFest is part of Science After Dark, our 21+ series where you get the chance to explore PacSci after hours. Each event has a unique theme with local vendors, activities, live music, art, comedy, science talks, and more—all in support of PacSci’s mission.