LSC After Dark
A great party, delicious bites and drinks, and a twist of science! Liberty Science Center presents LSC After Dark, exclusively for guests 21+ on special Thursday nights from 6:00 - 10:00 pm. Each event features a fun theme with a menu to match, dance floor, live DJ, a full bar, and planetarium and laser shows. And all of the museum's exhibits are open, too!
(Please note: Guests must show photo ID upon entrance and when ordering at our bars.)
Swamp Soiree
(May 28)
ALL OGRES WELCOME! On May 28th, #LSCAfterDark is going green for a roaring good time with the return of Swamp Soiree. Come dance the night away at this rave straight out of a fairy tale. We're going ogre-the-top for this party, so hop in your onion carriage and get ready for a night you won't forget!
- FREE Space Talk with Dr. Joshua Winn
- Midnight Market Food Hall
- Laser Shrek (+$8)
- Search for Life in Space Planetarium Show (+$8)
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Strangers Stopping Strangers Live Music Performance
May 14, 2026 and May 15, 2026
Strangers Stopping Strangers are back for a very special TWO NIGHT RUN. We'll exclusively open the biggest planetarium in the Western Hemisphere to bring you LIVE music of The Grateful Dead. Two sets per night, two completely unique shows.
Enjoy bars, food, vendors and a good ol fashioined Shakedown Street. Doors at 6pm, shows at 7pm.
- Free onsite parking
- Steps from the Liberty State Park Hudson-Bergen Light Rail station
- The suggested arrival time on your ticket is flexible – join us anytime between 6 and 10 pm!
- LSC members, log in to receive your discount!
Space Talk
Each Space Talk kicks off an LSC After Dark accompanied by a telescope viewing area, a craft cocktail specially curated to complement the evening's topic, and a Q&A session with the night's guest speaker.
Check out upcoming Space Talk dates and topics here!
Party with a purpose!
When you purchase LSC After Dark tickets, you help the nonprofit Liberty Science Center provide even more programs for our community and inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. Thank you!