Science in the Swamp at Centennial Park

On Sunday 17 August, science steps out of the lab and into the wild with the return of Greater Sydney Parklands' FREE family event -Science in the Swamp at Centennial Park.
From elephant toothpaste eruptions to dinosaur sightings, unforgettable neuroscience, AI storytelling, plus a downloadable map to take you on a Great Science Scavenger Hunt, this year's National Science Week event will be bigger than ever.
The UNSW SciFest Village is a huge new addition to Science in the Swamp featuring more than 30 sensational scientists and 10 hands-on exhibits sure to delight budding biologists, forensic fanatics wanting to solve a mystery, and anyone keen for a spider show or slime making.
Cheer on a drone soccer match, experience optical illusions, explore the human body with 3D anatomy models, make a DNA friendship bracelet and jump into a fitness challenge.
Don't miss Creative Science's new 'Mind Blowing Science' show, see bug expert Tom Covell investigating mini beasts at the Young Entomologist Lab, and spot crowd-favourite Ginger the life-sized
Australovenator dinosaur roaming the parks - get close if you dare!
With over 30 stalls including Australian wildlife displays, a pop-up ocean lab, and musical performances by Amelie Ecology, Science in the Swamp is a day out to remember filled with engaging experiments, play and hands-on STEM learning, guaranteed to spark a love of science.
❊ When ❊
Date: Sunday 17th August 2025
Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm
❊ Where ❊
Centennial Parklands View Venue
Centennial Park Sydney New South Wales 2021 Map
✆ Venue: +61 2 9339 6699 | Event:
❊ More Information ❊
→
www.greatersydneyparklands.nsw.gov.au
❊ Also See.. ❊
➼ National Science Week 2025
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