Divers carving pumpkins underwater and Danny Daze’s planetarium show are among the scheduled attractions at Frost Science’s nightLAB: Weird Science on Thursday, October 15, 2026. The adults-only event runs from 7–11 p.m. at 1101 Biscayne Boulevard in Miami, with admission limited to people 21 and older.

The museum’s event schedule combines scientist presentations, interactive activities and a costume contest. Snacks and cocktails will be available for purchase at Space_Bar by Constellation Culinary Group; they are not included in admission.

What’s on the schedule

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Underwater pumpkin carving starts at 7:30 p.m. in the Reef Fishes habitat on Level 3. At 8:15 p.m., FIU ecologist Hong Liu is scheduled to discuss orchid reproduction in “The Sex Lives of Cheating Orchids” on Level 4. Electrical engineer Alessandro Placitelli follows there at 9:30 p.m. with “Build First, Understand Later.”

Planetarium programming begins with Dark Universe at 7:15, 8 and 8:45 p.m. Danny Daze’s ::BLUE:: follows at 9:30, 10:15 and 11 p.m. Both programs require reservations. The final ::BLUE:: performance is listed to start at the advertised event closing time, so confirm its timing when arranging a reservation.

The nightLAB series began in January 2024, when Danny Daze debuted ::BLUE:: at the museum. His October 15 return is part of the III Points Satellite program.

Other activities include VR experiences from MDC MAGIC, interactive artwork from Superblue Miami, a beach-cleanup challenge from Surfrider Miami and information about growing food in space from Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s Growing Beyond Earth project.

Tickets and costumes

Frost Science lists admission at $32.95. Members can purchase up to four tickets at $15 each. The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau listing specifies $32.95 through October 14 and a higher day-of price of $34.95 on October 15; check the museum’s checkout price before purchasing.

Costume contestants must register in the Level 1 Atrium by 9 p.m. and attend the 10 p.m. winner announcement to claim a prize. Individual and duo winners receive one Frost Science Crew Membership; the winning group receives two.

Costumes must leave faces visible. Weapons, items resembling weapons, sharp objects and components that drag on the ground are prohibited. The museum’s event page includes additional costume restrictions to review before dressing up.

Getting there

Buy tickets through Frost Science’s event page and arrange the required planetarium reservations. NightLAB tickets are nonrefundable and nonexchangeable. For visitors sensitive to flashing lights, the museum warns that planetarium shows may contain them.

Garage parking costs a separate $18 flat event rate, with no membership discount. Spaces are extremely limited, first come, first served and not guaranteed. Cars must leave by 1 a.m. Friday, October 16. The museum also has a dedicated rideshare pickup and drop-off zone and is accessible by public transportation.