See our upcoming special events in Newcastle, alongside our science centre exhibits and activities.
What's on in Newcastle
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Live Skies in the Planetarium: October Show
Explore the night skies with the Life team in our amazing planetarium at this special adults-only evening.
Special ticketed event
Adults (18+)
Thursday 23 October, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Coming soon
Baby Love: The Newcastle Fertility Story
Celebrate Life’s 25th birthday with a free panel on Newcastle Fertility Centre’s breakthroughs, stories, and future of fertility treatment.
Special ticketed free event
Adults (18+)
Thursday 16 October 2025, 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Coming soon
Halloween Special – Late Night Opening
Explore Life after dark as we stay open til 7.00pm. Perfect for families who want Halloween fun in a warm and cosy environment.
Included in science centre ticket
For all ages
Friday 31 October, 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Coming soon
The Anatomy of a Dinosaur Show
Meet delightful dinosaurs and question what we really know about our prehistoric pals this October half-term.
Included in science centre ticket (subject to availability)
Suitable for everyone
Saturday 25 October – Sunday 2 November 2025
Coming soon
The Santa Experience
This Christmas enjoy a magical, festive experience that you won’t find anywhere else!
Special ticketed event
Perfect for children aged 3 to 10
Saturday 22 November - Tuesday 23 December 2025
Coming soon
Ice Skating
Enjoy a whirl on our open-air ice rink. Situated in Times Square, just outside Life, the rink is ideal for ice skaters of all abilities.
Special ticketed event
For all ages
Saturday 8 November 2025 - Sunday 4 January 2026
Coming soon
November Relaxed Sunday Session
Dedicated quiet time for anyone to access and enjoy the science centre, including autistic people and those with other sensory needs.
Included in science centre ticket
Perfect for everyone
Sunday 9 November, 10:00am - 12:00pm
On now
Lightbox
A NEW collection of hands-on science exhibitions where light, colour, sound and water phenomena come to life!
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 45 minutes
On now
Story of Life
Explore the story of Life as we celebrate our 25th Birthday!
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 15 minutes
Explore our science centre activities online!
Check out our online activities and resources to see some familiar faces from our team demonstrating fun and educational activities you can try at home.
Conduct your own experiments. Play fun science games. Get creative. Find out about local scientists and the work they do.
