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Everyone’s entitled to one good scare – so serve up your spookiest Halloween look at NightLife. Brace yourself for spine-chilling drag performances by Oaklash, a mystic market by OK Marketplace, creepy costumes and critters, and of course…candy!

Featured events:

  • Oaklash returns! Get ready for sickeningly spooky drag performances that will leave you spellbound. Hosted by the one and only Meatball!
  • Trick-or-treat yourself to a slew of spooky treasures at our Hallowen boo-tique, curated by OK Marketplace.
  • Transform your look into a spine-tingling spectacle and make your own haunted headband with our frightful friends from the Museum of Craft and Design

Costumes are highly recommended and welcomed.

  • Please note: Any weapons and full-face Halloween masks are not allowed. Let’s keep those ghoulish grins visible!

Nightlife is supported by Local Motion® Vodka Sodas, light, refreshing, and simply made with vodka, carbonated water, and natural flavors. Grab Local Motion® at all bars throughout NightLife this year.

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NightLife rules, regs, and reminders

NightLife is for adults 21+ only. Valid, physical photo ID required.

Last entry into Osher Rainforest is 7:30 pm — our animals need their sleep.

Morrison Planetarium passes are available online in advance for $5 each while supplies last. Showtimes are 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, and 9:30 pm. A limited number of standby seats will be available for all showtimes as space allows on a first-come, first-served basis.

Gems and Minerals: Unearthed opens to the public at 8:30 pm. It is reserved for NightLife Plus guests from 6 - 8:30 pm.

Food and drink are not permitted in Osher Rainforest, Morrison Planetarium, or the Swamp.

Help everyone stay healthy: It's not required, but we encourage all guests to stay up-to-date on their vaccinations and to mask up indoors. If you’re feeling sick or have been in close contact with someone who has recently tested positive for COVID-19 or another respiratory virus, please visit another time. View our health and safety page.

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Planetarium Shows

6:30 pm, 7:30 pm

Explore the night sky in a spooktacular way!

8:30 pm, 9:30 pm

Asteroids, comets, and the hard-hitting stories of our cosmic origins

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Upcoming events

October 17th at 6:00 pm

NightLife’s reppin’ the YAY AREAAA with Bay Area history, music that slaps, and hella local love.

October 24th at 6:00 pm

See what’s revealed once the sun goes down and explore the nocturnal side of the Academy.

October 31st at 6:00 pm

Serve up your spookiest looks at NightLife's annual Halloween ex-drag-aganza. Featuring performances by Oaklash.

November 7th at 6:00 pm

Las puertas del más allá están abiertas. Join us in honoring departed souls in celebration of Día de los Muertos

November 14th at 6:00 pm

Explore the nocturnal side of the Academy and see what makes the museum at night different.

November 21st at 6:00 pm

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