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.)
Covens
(October 29)
On October 29th step into a world of spellbinding energy at #LSCAfterDark: Covens, a night where magic, mystery, and mischief come together. Dress in your witchiest best and join fellow spellcasters for an evening of dancing, themed drinks, mystical surprises, and after-dark exploration of all of our exhibits. Whether you're a potion-making enchantress, a moonlit mystic, or a little bit wicked, there's a place in the coven for you. Come conjure up some fun, raise a glass, and dance until the witching hour. Don’t forget to stop by The Power of Poison, and check out all the tricks for your next brew of potion.
- Midnight Market food hall
- The Power of Poison Premium Exhibition (+$10)
- FREE Space Talk feat. Dr. Emily Rice
- Boo! A Halloween Laser Show (+$8)
- Haunted Universe Planetarium Show (+$8)
- Rocky Horror Laser Show with a shadowcast from Cosmic Light Cabaret (+$8)
- Spooky Vendor Market
- Trick or Treating through the exhibit halls
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.
Rocky Horror Picture Show LIVE Shadow Cast
Rocky Cosmic Light Cabaret
October 24, 2026 (SOLD OUT)
The 1975 cult classic comes to life in the nation's largest planetarium featuring a live shadowcast! Audiences are invited to participate by doing callbacks, throw rolls of toilet paper, and shout lines. If you are a Virgin and this is all new to you, don’t worry! We will teach you the basics. Sing, dance, shout, and pelvic thrust along with this iconic movie-musical as the night unfolds!
- 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!