This page features our Halloween activities from October 2025.
Spooky science autumn 2025
Visitors explored spooky science and Halloween-themed activities throughout October 2025.
Throughout October, visitors enjoyed frightfully fun live shows and exciting experiments.
They also explored interactive exhibits in Lightbox, Space Zone, and Play Zone for under-7s.
Autumn 2025 highlights
- Meet the dinosaurs with the Teach Rex gang (25 October – 2 November)
- Be a real scientist in the Experiment Zone! Examine real minibeast specimens including bees and beetles, and trick or treat your senses (Age 7+)
- Create a spooky shadow lantern in the Making Studios
- See how easy is it to be tricked in a NEW live show. Can you find the fake?
- Enjoy Bump in the Night, our NEW 360° immersive dome show
- Nurture your young explorers in Play Zone a fascinating world where little ones can build, create, and learn
- On Halloween (Friday 31 October) only, explore the science centre after dark as we stay open until 7.00pm (opening 12 noon). Enjoy slime workshops, spooky dancing and a yucky feely wall
Take a look around
Life is home to the North's largest planetarium, which hosts a range of exciting shows.
Get crafty in the Making Studios, with a changing programme of hands-on activities.
In Brain Zone, step into an optical illusion and interact with exhibits that challenge the mind!
In the Experiment Zone, carry our practical experiments using real tools and materials.
Let your little ones explore a fascinating world designed just for them in Play Zone.
Watch shows on the Sphere, a digital globe displaying planetary satellite imagery.
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Brain Zone
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Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 30 minutes
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Hello World
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Perfect for everyone
Set aside about 30 minutes
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Play Zone
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Especially for under-7s
Set aside about 30 minutes
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Our Planet Earth – Gaia
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Perfect for everyone
Set aside about 10 minutes
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Hands-on Exhibits and LEGO® Wall
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Perfect for everyone
Set aside about 30 minutes
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Space Zone
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Perfect for everyone
Set aside about 1 hour
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Pop-up Play Stations and Discovery Backpacks
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Especially for under-7s
Set aside about 30 minutes
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Wow Zone
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Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 45 minutes
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The Making Studios
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Age 5+ recommendation
Set aside about 30 minutes
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Lightbox
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Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 45 minutes
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Find the Fake Live Science Show
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Age 5+ recommendation
Set aside about 20 minutes
Café and gift shop
Catering for hungry bellies
Food and drink can be purchased from our two on-site cafés. Alternatively, you are more than welcome to bring your own packed lunch.
Take home a memento of your visit
A visit to Life wouldn’t be complete without exploring our selection of science kits, toys, books, souvenirs and gifts to suit all ages and budgets.
Getting here
Life is located in Times Square, just a two minute walk form Newcastle Central train and Metro station.
Science centre map
View our science centre map to get a feel for what to expect.
Group visits
Life is a great place for groups of all sizes to spend a day and take part in some fun science activities! If you’re bringing 20 people or more, it’s best to book in advance.
Accessibility
We welcome all our visitors and work hard to make sure our facilities are accessible to everyone.
Contact us
Have a question about the science centre? Our team would be happy to help.
