Join us for lots of family fun during the spookiest month of the year!
Spooky science autumn 2026
Enjoy spooky science and Halloween-themed activities throughout October 2026.
Throughout October, visitors can enjoy frightfully fun live shows and exciting experiments. Plus, the chance to see our huge collection of moving dinosaurs before they go extinct.
They can also take part in spooky making activities, a special Halloween edition of our 360° fulldome show Bump in the Night and explore interactive exhibits in Lightbox, Space Zone, and Play Zone for under-7s.
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Autumn 2026 highlights
- Catch The Great Dinosaur Escape before the dinos go extinct at the end of the year.
- We humans may fear skeletons, spiders and things that go bump in the night—but what scared the dinosaurs? Find out in the spooky Fossils Live Science Show.
- Follow the trail around the science centre, and answer questions to find out what kind of dinosaur you are!
- Get your glow on, or identify minibeasts with spooky science experiments in the Experiment Zone.
- Make a dinosaur bone-shaking skeleton puppet to take home in the Making Studios.
- Snuggle up in the amazing planetarium for a thrilling Halloween edition of the 360° dome show, Bump in the Night.
- Nurture your young explorers in Play Zone a fascinating world where little ones can build, create, and learn .
Spooky Slime Workshops for Halloween
On Saturday 31 October, get hands-on with slime and create your own tub to take home with you.
It’s not quite a solid, it’s not a liquid – slime is a spooky (and gloopy) substance that is lots of fun!
This one-off workshop is included in your science centre ticket, spaces are limited and allocated on a first come first served basis – happy slime-ing.
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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Little Bear: 360° immersive dome show
Included in science centre ticket
Especially for under-7s
Set aside about 10 minutes
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Brain Zone
Included in science centre ticket
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
Included in science centre ticket
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
Included in science centre ticket
Perfect for everyone
Set aside about 1 hour
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Pop-up Play Stations and Discovery Backpacks
Included in science centre ticket
Especially for under-7s
Set aside about 30 minutes
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Wow Zone
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 45 minutes
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The Making Studios
Included in science centre ticket
Age 5+ recommendation
Set aside about 30 minutes
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Lightbox
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 45 minutes
On now
The Fossil Live Science Show
Included in science centre ticket
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.
