Booze, Bugs, Scares At Liberty Science Center’s Halloween Event

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — Booze, bugs, snakes and a haunted laboratory. These are just a few of the reasons to hit up the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City this Halloween season.

On Thursday, Oct. 18, the center will host a “Monster Masquerade” event as part of its LSC After Dark series, which is open to guests 21 years and older. The event takes place from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $20 online and $25 at the door. (Learn more here)

The monster bash includes some uniquely terrifying (and amusing) attractions. Here are just a few of the frightening sights in store, according to the LSC:

The Doom Zoo – “LSC’s iconic Halloween attraction, the Doom Zoo, will be open at LSC After Dark, this time bigger and more traumatizing than ever! If you’re brave enough for it, enter the workshop of Dr. Krieger von Crimson, a surgeon obsessed with blurring the line between man and animal. Watch your back...his scientific abominations lurk behind every corner, and he’s always on the lookout for new test subjects. We are not holding back for the Doom Zoo this year. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!”

The Spider Maze – “For a less frightening experience, head outside to our Spider Maze, the most unique maze you’ll find all autumn! Step inside our 4,000-sq-ft webby adventure and solve an immersive puzzle. Along the way, you’ll encounter multiple (fake) spiders and learn more about these fascinating arachnids.”

Costume Contest – “Show up in your most creative costume to LSC After Dark: Monster Masquerade, because we’re holding a costume contest and you could be the winner!”

Creepy Cocktails – “Enjoy a drink at our Specialty Cocktail Bar, with drinks that include the Witches Brew, Vampire Kiss, Green Goblin, Black Magic, and Cotton Candy Lemonade. Plus, beer and wine!”

Fang-Tastic Live Animal Show – “Get ready to meet some of LSC’s creepiest residents! Stop by our special Halloween-themed animal show and get up-close with tarantulas, snakes, and more.”

Return of the Bug Buffet – “Tasty, tasty. We’re opening up the Bug Buffet again, where you’ll get to eat real bugs! Are you brave enough to do it?”

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