Help your little one to discover and investigate the world around them. Join other preschoolers in group experiments and displays that will inspire and ignite the curiosity of learning STEM.
Topic: Environment and Nature
The Place Where I Live – The Think Tank
Get your children thinking examining their impact of their personal actions and global outcomes. Where does their food come from and can they make more sustainable choices? Get hands on with their green thumbs to grow their own food at home. This workshop is presented by Earth Crusaders.
East Kimberley School Boat Building Challenge and Family Day
What floats your boat? That’s the pivotal question in our boat building challenge. Schools will face off in a challenge to build the best vessel using only use recycled and ‘found materials’ from the local environment. Family and community members are encouraged to attend, help out or even challenge the students with their own boat building…
Science Alive!
Science Alive! is the largest, single, interactive science exhibition in Australia. With a diverse range of exhibitors and interactive displays, this is a fantastic opportunity for people of all ages to engage with science in a fun and meaningful way. There will also be dynamic performances and shows, which promise to be both educational and…
CSI: eDNA – Solving Eco-Crimes with Environmental DNA
Calling all science sleuths! Join us for CSI: eDNA – Solving Eco-Crimes with Environmental DNA where you become the forensic scientist solving mysterious environmental crimes! Ever wondered how scientists track down invisible wildlife or identify polluters who dump chemicals in waterways? Environmental DNA (eDNA) is like nature’s fingerprint system – and we’re putting this cutting-edge…
Gladstone Art Science Innovation Fest
The Gladstone Art Science Innovation Festival aims to bring the broad community together under the STEAM banner, to celebrate a community undergoing an energy transition. Regional Australians are some of our greatest innovators, and this 2-day event will bring together the science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics communities from research, education and industry. The program…
Buzz into Science
Buzz into science and a sweet day of discovery. Bees are not just cute and fuzzy – they’re super important to life on Earth! At this event, you’ll become a bee expert and have loads of fun with your friends and family. You’ll go home with sweet memories… and maybe even a pot of honey!…
Jurassic Wonders
Step into a world of roaring adventure! Get ready for Jurassic Wonders – the ultimate hands-on science spectacular for curious kids aged 3–11 and their families. Packed with excitement and discovery, this one-of-a-kind event is where dinosaurs roam, stars shine, and ancient cultures come to life. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be swept into…
Southern Nights – The Science and Beauty of Aurora Australis
A powerful photographic journey revealing Tasmania’s unique connection to the southern lights. During the 2025 solar maximum, this exhibition showcases award-winning photography that captures aurora australis as it illuminates Tasmania’s dark night skies. The collection celebrates Tasmania’s position as Australia’s best aurora viewing location. Each photograph captures different aurora forms including arcs, rays, curtains, and…
Jingili Science Expo and Science Fair Extravaganza
The Jingili Primary School Science Expo and Science Fair Extravaganza returns! July 31 is all about discovery at the Science Expo. Think like a scientist with awesome hands-on experiments. Ask smart questions, guess what happens with predictions and test your ideas. Learn how science helps us understand the world around us from visiting scientists and…