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.)
Emo Night
(November 12)
On November 12, break out your skinny jeans and black eyeliner, because #LSCAfterDark: Emo Night is back! A night of angsty anthems, delicious bites, electrifying laser shows, and all the emo hits you’ve been crying for. So lace up your converse and dust off that band tee, because it was never just a phase!
- Midnight Market food hall
- The Power of Poison Premium Exhibition (+$10)
- Taking Back Sunday Laser Show (+$8)
- Black Holes and the Dark Cosmos Planetarium Show (+$8)
- My Chemical Romance Laser Show (+$8)
LSC AFTER DARK PRESENTS...
Diwali Gala & Festival
Surati
November 10, 2026
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with Surati’s Annual Diwali Gala and Festival! Bring family and friends together for a unique, family-friendly celebration featuring dance, drama, music, live entertainment, a DJ, a dance floor, various vendors, a cash bar, and more! Join us for an evening of artistry, culture, and festive joy as we celebrate the triumph of light over darkness.
- 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!