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Halloween science experiments!
Are you looking for some spooky science to do at home? If you want to know how to do some Halloween experiments and make DIY Halloween decorations, you’ve come to the right place.
Discover how to create edible fake blood, craft a spooky window scene, turn Halloween candy into dancing Franken-worms, mix up a batch of gooey oobleck slime and carve a puking pumpkin right here.
In Whizz Pop Bang’s Autumn Science bundle, mini scientists can…
👻 Dive into a world of blood-curdling fun in Spooky Science, make edible fake blood, blood cell cereal and working model heart and more!
🍄 Discover all sorts of weird and wonderful fungi in Fantastic Fungi! Make mushroom-spore artwork, craft model mushrooms, experiment with feeding yeast fungi and more.
⏰ Explore some time conundrums in Time Quest! Play silly 60-second games, discover how cuckoo clocks work, meet an spacetime astrophysicist and so much more!
Whizz Pop Bang is our award-winning science magazine that brings science to life for children aged six to twelve (and their parents too)!
Discover how easy it is to enjoy science at home with Whizz Pop Bang magazine. Spark your child’s imagination with lab-loads of hands-on experiments, the latest science news, tantalising puzzles and amazing facts.
Subscribe today to start your child’s adventures in discovery and to inspire the scientists of the future!
1. Pumpkin Lava Lamp
This brilliant activity by Science Sparks uses common kitchen ingredients to make a bubbling pumpkin laval lamp.
You will need:
A clear bottle or jar
A bottle of vegetable oil
Orange food colouring
Glitter
Water
Alka Seltzer (or try fizzy vitamin tablets)
Black pen and pipe cleaners for decoration
Head over to Science Sparks to find out how to make this epic lava lamp!
2. Spooky window scene
You will need:
A pencil
Black card or paper
Scissors
Translucent sweet wrappers or coloured tissue paper
Sticky tack
Battery operated tea lights
What you do:
- Draw your design on black card or paper.
- Cut it out.
- Add the windows and cut them out.
- Use see-through sweet wrappers or tissue paper as window panes.
- Add finishing touches (we cut out bats and ghosts!)
- Use sticky tack to stick to a window. Add battery operated lights to make your scene glow!
3. Dancing Franken-worms
Turn the contents of those overflowing trick or treat buckets into a fun learning opportunity. Find out how to use bicarbonate of soda and vinegar to make gummy worms dance over at Playdoh to Plato’s blog!
Fill half term with science with the Autumn Science Bundle!
4. Ooey Gooey Oobleck
Find out how to make the freaky non-Newtonian fluid, oobleck! It’s a great Halloween science activity (and it’s easy to clean up!)
You will need:
Mixing bowl
Spoon
Cornflour or custard powder
Water
Food colouring (optional)
What you do:
1. Place four heaped tablespoons of cornflour or custard powder into a bowl.
2. Add a splash of water and stir the mixture. Keep adding water a little at a time, until the mixture is about the same consistency as honey.
3. If you add too much water, add some more cornflour or custard powder.
4. Add a little food colouring if you like and mix it in.
Watch the video to find out more about the strange properties of this special substance.
5. Puking Pumpkin Experiment
You’ve carved a pumpkin – now use science to make it even more fun with this brilliant idea from Little Bins for Little Hands! Click here for step-by-step instructions
Looking for more home science fun? From science experiments, science activities, collectible science club badges to science colouring and more, you’ll find loads of brilliant ideas right here!
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Win Wish Upon A Star Books!
This month, we’re giving away five copies of the stunning new book Wish Upon a Star: The Science, Magic and Meaning of Stars published by Flying Eye Books!
This beautifully illustrated book is a children’s guide to the science, stories and symbolism of stars, exploring their role across cultures, histories and scientific discovery. Bursting with facts, myths and cosmic wonder, Wish Upon a Star is perfect for curious young minds who want to understand how stars shape our world and our imagination.
✨ Learn about different types of stars, constellations and galaxies
🧭 Discover how stars have been used for navigation across the centuries
🎨 Explore how stars have inspired art, stories and mythology around the world
🔭 Find out how scientists study stars and what they reveal about the universe
Whether your child is into science, space, history or storytelling, this magical journey through the cosmos is a brilliant companion to our space-themed issues of Whizz Pop Bang!
How to enter
To win one of five copies of Wish Upon a Star, simply answer this question in the comments:
Which of these is a constellation?
a) The Dolphin
b) The Spoon
c) The Big Dipper
This competition closes at midnight on 31st October 2025. Find full terms and conditions here.
🌌 Good luck, stargazers!
Wish Upon a Star makes a perfect gift for any child who loves space, storytelling or science – and it’s the ideal companion to Whizz Pop Bang: Rocket RIders. Not yet a subscriber? Start your subscription here and blast off into a universe of fun!
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COMPETITION CLOSED: Win a Build Your Own Pinball Machine Kit!
Here’s an extra-special giveaway for Whizz Pop Bang fans – a brilliant Build Your Own Pinball Machine kit from our friends at Build Your Own!
The fun begins as soon as you open the box. Press out then slot together 61 cardboard parts (no glue required!), add two elastic bands and you’ll soon have one fully working pinball machine. The build should take around 60 minutes and is suitable for engineers-in-training aged 8 and up.
Once it’s ready, load up the five swirly glass marbles and see if you can make them fly up the ramp, through the bumpers and round the vortex cone! Challenge your family to see who can get a high score on your very own DIY pinball machine!
This eco-friendly STEM kit is:
✅ Designed for ages 8+
✅ Mess-free and fun to build
✅ Perfect for developing dexterity and reflex skills
✅ Made in the UK using high-quality sustainable cardboard
Whether you’re building it as a family project or battling it out for the best score, you’ll love every minute.
How to enter
To be in with a chance of winning one Build Your Own Pinball Machine kit, simply answer this question in the comments below:
Which of the below is a category of energy?
a) Kimchi
b) Kindred
c) Kinetic
This competition closes at midnight on 30th September 2025. One lucky winner will be chosen at random from all correct entries. For full terms and conditions, click here.
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COMPETITION CLOSED: Win a Sublime Science Party to Celebrate Whizz Pop Bang Magazine’s 10th Birthday!
Whizz Pop Bang magazine is turning ✨TEN✨ – and we’re celebrating with an epic science party giveaway!
To mark a whole decade of science fun, facts, and fizzing experiments, we’ve teamed up with the award-winning team at Sublime Science to offer one lucky reader a chance to WIN a Gold Sublime Science Party – right in your own home!
Packed with hands-on activities, ‘magic’ tricks, bubbles, smoke and flying things, a Sublime Science Party is the ultimate way to inspire a love of science in children aged 5–12. Expect plenty of WOW moments, giggles and unforgettable memories!
The Prize
The winner will receive:
- A Gold Sublime Science Party, hosted by one of Sublime Science’s brilliant presenters at your home (or a venue you book), on a weekend date of your choice
- If you live outside of the coverage area, you’ll receive a Gold Science Party in a Box, packed with everything you need to host your own unforgettable science party!
Find out more about these jaw-dropping parties at sublimescience.com
Simply answer this question in the comments to be in with a chance of winning this amazing prize!
Whizz Pop Bang is 10 years old. How many times has it orbited the Sun?
a) 3,650 times
b) 280 times
c) 10 times
Entries close at midnight on 8th September 2025. Read full T&Cs below before entering.
🔬 About Sublime Science Parties
Loved by over one million kids (and even featured on Dragons’ Den!), Sublime Science Parties are:
- Bursting with hands-on science experiments
- Perfect for curious kids aged 5 to 12
- Full of spectacular fun – with slime, smoke rings, flying fizz, and more!
These award-winning parties make science unforgettable, exciting and mess-free for parents!
Thank you for being part of the Whizz Pop Bang community – here’s to the next 10 years of science-fuelled fun!
Terms and conditions: The winner will receive a voucher for a Sublime Science Gold Party, valid for one year. A Sublime Science presenter will come to your home – or a venue that you book – on a weekend date of your choice, subject to availability. Please book early to avoid disappointment. Winners living outside areas covered will instead receive a Science Party in a Box, containing everything you need to host your own science party. See https://www.sublimescience.com for more information. This competition closes at midnight on 8th September 2025. For full terms and conditions, please see https://www.whizzpopbang.com/terms-and-conditions/
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COMPETITION CLOSED: Win A Slinky!
Here’s a super-springy giveaway for Whizz Pop Bang fans! To celebrate 80 years of the Original Slinky, we’re giving away six of these timeless toys.
The Slinky is a classic pocket-money toy with a genius twist of science. This springy marvel travels down stairs, flips, flops and slinks its way through endless fun – all thanks to the power of physics! It’s been bringing joy to children for eight decades, and it’s still going strong.
Six lucky winners will each receive a genuine Original Slinky – the iconic metal version that’s been included in goodie bags and party packs for generations.
How to enter:
To be in with a chance of winning, just answer this simple science question in the comments:
Which of these objects uses a spring to work?
A) A pencil sharpener
B) A trampoline
C) A sponge
This competition closes at midnight on 31st August 2025. UK entries only. Please read our competition terms and conditions before entering.
Good luck and happy slinking! 🌀
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COMPETITION CLOSED: WIN a Summer games bundle from Joking Hazard
Get ready for some summer fun, because one lucky Whizz Pop Bang fan is going to win two fab games – Hoddog and Sosig!
It’s fun in a bun with Hoddog, the award-winning, family game of wieners and winners. Easy to learn and fun to play, simply use cards with different toppings and place same-numbered matched sets to build the longest hot dog before the timer runs out and the last ketchup card SPLATS! Suitable for 2 – 5 players.
Sosig is a pocket-sized strategy game, perfect for fun family game nights. Players use various head and body cards to create Sosigs of different shapes and sizes – but look out for sneaky sabotage attempts! It’s loads of fun and strategy packed into a travel sized box! Suitable for 2 – 4 players.
To be in with a chance of winning, answer this question in the comments:
What is another name for a dachshund?
a. Scottie dog
b. Sausage dog
c. Butterfly dog
Competition terms: Competition closes on 31.07.25. Prizes subject to availability. Competition open to mainland UK residents only. For full terms and conditions, see whizzpopbang.com/terms-and-conditions
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COMPETITION CLOSED: WIN A Brilliant Bundle of Science Books for Curious Kids!
We’ve got an amazing array of books to give away, perfect for curious children who love bugs, space, aliens and saving the planet! Thank you to our friends at Flying Eye Books for these gorgeous prizes!
Three lucky winners will each receive a set of four fantastic, fact-packed books that blend science, adventure and BIG questions about the universe. Here’s what’s up for grabs…
🪲Bonkers About Beetles by Owen Davey
This beautifully illustrated shines a light on the toughest bug in the insect world: brawny beetles!
🪐 Cosmo Park by Madeleine Finlay and Tom Dearie
Jump aboard a hover-buggy and zoom through a cosmic theme park in this vibrant comic-style book! Learn all about black holes, galaxies and the freezing end of the universe – all wrapped up in colourful illustrations and mind-blowing facts.
🌱 Weird and Wonderful Ways to Save the Planet by Madeleine Finlay and Jisu Choi
Can beetles, seaweed or human poop help fight climate change? Find out in this funny, fact-filled book bursting with unusual eco-solutions and inspiring ideas to help protect our planet.
👾 The Unexplained: UFOs by Adam Allsuch Boardman
Are we alone in the universe? Explore the mysterious world of UFOs in this graphic guide packed with alien sightings, strange encounters, and fascinating theories. Perfect for kids with big imaginations and even bigger questions.
How to enter
To be in with a chance of winning, just answer this question in the comments:
Which one of the below is not a type of beetle?
A) Rose chafer
B) Ninety-nine-spot beetle
C) Rainbow leaf beetle
Competition closes at midnight on 30th June 2025. For full terms and conditions, see https://www.whizzpopbang.com/terms-and-conditions/
Why you’ll love these books 💫
- Bursting with bright illustrations and real science facts
- Perfect for reluctant readers and bookworms alike
- Supports STEM learning in a fun and accessible way
- Endorsed by experts like Professor Catherine Heymans, Astronomer Royal for Scotland!
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How to draw a firefly
Find out how to draw Dash the firefly from The Beastie Bros books with this simple drawing tutorial!
Have you read Beastie Bros: the Cabbage Juice Crime by David O’Connell? It stars an unlikely crime-solving duo – Dash the firefly and Dribble the snail. Keep scrolling to find out how to draw Dash the firefly!
If you’re interested in minibeasts, creepy crawlies and all sorts of insects, you’ll love Whizz Pop Bang: Minibeast Safari! Investigate the science of insects as you make an insect pooter, build a bug hotel, craft a balancing butterfly, meet jungle creepy crawlies and more. Plus there’s a competition to win Beastie Bros: The Cabbage Juice Crime by David O’Connell. You can find it in our shop now!
Discover all sorts of Whizz Pop Bang magazines about minibeasts here!
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COMPETITION CLOSED: WIN A Family Ticket To Jurassic Take-over Day – A Fun Family Day Out in Newcastle!
What is Jurassic Takeover Day?
The dinosaurs are coming to the Utilita Arena on Saturday 31st May 2025, and YOU could be going to meet them there! Our friends at Sublime Science will also be there, demonstrating incredible prehistoric science. Keep reading to find out how you could win tickets to Jurassic Take-over Day…
This incredible immersive experience is packed with dinos of all shapes and sizes! Travel back millions of years as these almighty creatures are brought to life through realistic animatronics, talented actors and interactive props.
Meet T. rex, brachiosaurus, cute hatchlings and more at this walkthrough and theatre event. Dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages will love a trip to this immersive dinosaur experience for kids – Jurassic Take-over Day! If you’re looking for things to do with kids in May half term in the North East, look no further…
AND THAT’S NOT ALL…
Our friends at Sublime Science will also be at Jurassic Take-over, showing off spectacular prehistoric science activities including dino egg hatching, an excavation station, a chance to build your own flying pterosaur and so much more. Get ready for a day packed with all awesome, unforgettable science!
Love dinosaurs?
Click to see some fossil, dinosaur and archaeology science magazines in the Whizz Pop Bang shop!
How to Enter the Giveaway
Want to win tickets? We’ve got four tickets to Jurassic Take-over Day in Newcastle to give away to one lucky family!*
Simply tell us your favourite type of dinosaur in the comments to be in with a chance of winning!
Competition Rules
Terms and conditions: The prize is four tickets to Jurassic Take-over Day at Utilita Arena, Newcastle on Saturday 31st May 2025.
No travel, accommodation or additional expenses are included.
The competition closes at midnight on 22.05.25.
The winner will be selected at random from all valid entries and contacted via email or direct message within 24 hours of the competition closing. The winner must respond within 24 hours to claim their prize. If no response is received within that time, a new winner will be chosen.
The competition is open to UK residents aged 18 or over.
This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Instagram or Facebook.
By entering, you agree to your details being passed to the event organiser solely for the purpose of issuing your tickets.
No cash alternative is available.
Full general terms and conditions apply – https://www.whizzpopbang.com/terms-and-conditions/.
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