Way Late Play Date: Camp Fear

The clock is ticking… timed activities have limited space and are available first come, first served.

Planetarium Show: Symphonic Voyage into the Void | 7:30 pm, 8:15 pm, 9:15 pm, 9:40 pm
Travel through the cosmos as a string quartet plays haunting sounds from iconic scary movies. Be mindful of the twists and turns as you journey through the unknowns of deep space.     

Stage Fright Live with Third Coast Comedy | 7:15 pm, 7:45 pm, 8:15 pm, 8:45 pm, 9:15 pm
The most terrifying thing is the unknown, and Third Coast Comedy Club is creating a show from nothing. Are you brave enough to join them on stage?

Brain Talks: Fear Response | 7:45 pm, 8:30 pm, 9:30 pm
Fear starts in your mind, but it doesn’t stay there. Join our friends from Nashville Psych to learn how your brain and body respond to being scared.

Fear Factor Challenge
An acrylic box and Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches… What could go wrong?  See if your fears are valid by daring to do the MTRAS’s Fear Factor Challenge

Wilderness Survival Boot Camp

• Venomous Encounters
  A rustle in the leaves. A shadow in the grass. A creature you can’t quite identify. The Nashville Zoo’s Ectotherm Department will help you face your fears by revealing the secrets of snakes and other venomous animals and teaching you what to do if you meet one in the wild.
• Feast or Famine?
  Being alone in the woods can feel intimidating, and the thought of going hungry can quicken your heart rate. Build your confidence with help from the Nature Explorers as they share practical foraging tips to help you identify edible plants and natural food sources. Whether you're deep in the forest or looking for a snack in your own backyard, these simple techniques will help you connect with nature and forage safely. 

Tech Dissection
What’s really hiding inside the devices we depend on every day? Crack open old computers and uncover the hidden systems that make technology work. Explore circuit boards, processors, memory, and cooling systems as you discover the science behind your favorite tech.

A Hair-Raising Experience
Your hair standing on end. A spark in the air. A feeling you have to experience to believe. Face your fear of electricity and step up to our 300,000-volt Van de Graaff generator. This high-voltage, low-current machine creates a shocking (and totally safe) experience you won’t forget. Fist bump your friends… if you dare.

Campfire S’mores
The fire is crackling. The night is getting darker. The only thing missing? S’mores. Stop by our Ruben’s Tube for the ultimate camp classic: perfectly toasted marshmallows, gooey chocolate, and a little science behind the flames.

Bamboozled: Taste the Fear
How brave is your taste bud? Pick a jellybean, take a bite, and face the consequences. The Bamboozled Olfactory Challenge puts your senses to the test with mystery flavors that could be delicious… or deeply questionable.

Name That Phobia
Arachnophobia. Claustrophobia. Coulrophobia. Think you know your fears? Put your phobia knowledge to the test and see if you can match the names to the fears they represent.

‘No Fear’ Nostalgia Crafts
Need a break from being brave? Step away from the scares and into a nostalgia-fueled craft corner. Create, relax, and revisit the good old days with ‘No Fear’ Nostalgia Crafts.