The Witch's Lair - Halloween Family Party

Get ready for a night of magical mischief as Glasgow Science Centre is transformed into The Witch's Lair for the return of our legendary indoor Family Halloween Party.

On Friday 30 October 2026, from 6-9pm, brave families are invited to step inside the witch's mysterious domain, where strange experiments bubble in the laboratory, ancient tales echo through the library, and powerful spells are brought to life before your eyes.

Explore three floors of interactive science, hands-on activities and Halloween surprises designed for curious witches, wizards, monsters and minibeasts of all ages. Costumes are encouraged.

Secrets of The Witch's Lair include:

🧙 Spellcasting School

It's the season of magic, sorcery and the occult. Come along to the Science Show Theatre to see some witch's spells in action! (All ages)

🔥 Mission to Titan

As Halloween draws near, the veil between worlds grows thin. Join the crew in The Planetarium on a journey to the moon, Titan. Will you make it back to Earth, or will the ravenous flora and fauna you encounter make a snack out of you? (Recommended ages 8 yrs+)

🎃 Spooky Storytime

Come along to the Witch's Library to hear a spooky tale, told by one of our storytellers (Under 8s)

🌌 Cosmic Potion Brewing

Channel the stars and brew some interstellar potions to take home with you in this hands-on crafty workshop! (All ages)

🧌 Monster Magnets

Create your own monsters that harness the power of magnetism. (All ages)

🫁 Dissections

Visit the witch's laboratory and discover how she prepares her potion ingredients in a series of grizzly heart and lung dissections (Not for the faint-hearted!)

Need to refuel between spells and spooky adventures? We'll be serving up tasty treats, frightfully good snacks and warming drinks for hungry spellcasters of all ages in our cafe.

*All programming subject to change.

Tickets are priced at just £9.95 per person!

N.B. If you are attending with someone who requires an essential carer, you don't need to book a ticket for the carer, but you must bring proof of carer status to be permitted free entry on the night. Please be ready to present this at the Ticket Desk on arrival.