THE VILLAIN ACADEMY AT ESPLORA

Esplora Interactive Science Centre transforms into The Villain Academy from Saturday 31 October to Wednesday 4 November 2026, bringing together Halloween storytelling, hands-on science and interactive challenges in Kalkara. Visitors are invited to become academy recruits and work through themed activities exploring chemistry, physics, the human body, nature, electricity and more. The programme includes science shows such as Sinister Science and Minion Mayhem, alongside workshops including Frankenstein’s Lab and Pirate Quest. Younger visitors can take part in Halloween sensory play, while other activities include Venom’s Slime Lab, Scar’s Food Chain, The Heist, Colour Clash and Meet Your Element Villain. Each activity introduces scientific ideas through experiments, problem-solving and themed storytelling. Looking for family-friendly Halloween events in Malta? The Villain Academy combines seasonal fun with science learning, offering activities for a wide range of ages across five days at Esplora. WHAT TO EXPECT - Halloween-themed science experience at Esplora - Science shows including Sinister Science and Minion Mayhem - Workshops including Frankenstein’s Lab and Pirate Quest - Hands-on slime, electricity, colour and food-chain activities - Sensory play designed for younger children - Experiments, missions and problem-solving challenges - Activities covering different age groups from toddlers upwards - Five days of family-friendly Halloween science