What’s On
Science Oxford runs a range of events for families and young people, including Family Days, Sensory-friendly Family Days and STEM Clubs in the Science Oxford Centre, as well as a monthly Science Club in Abingdon and family events around the region. For more information on visiting the centre, see Public Visits to the Science Oxford Centre here.
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Families
Family Days
Every Saturday
Family Day
Science Oxford Centre
Visit the Science Oxford Centre for a unique family experience. Explore, discover and play in the Exploration Zone, where children and grown-ups alike have fun experimenting with interactive exhibits
Young People, Ages 11-14
Arti-Techs
Tuesdays in term time
After-school Club
Science Oxford Centre
Our free after school club for young people aged 11-14 runs on Tuesdays during term time at the Science Oxford Centre. Learn new arts and tech skills, make friends and have fun!
Ages 5-9, Families
Weird Materials
November 16, 2024
Science Club
Abingdon
Get ready for weird science at November's Science Club Abingdon
Ages 9-12
Code A Satellite
November 16, 2024
Creative Computing Club
Science Oxford Centre
Program mini-satellites and discover how technology can help our world at November's coding club for ages 9-12
Ages 11-14, Young People
Code A Satellite
November 16, 2024
Computing Club
Science Oxford Centre
Make and program a model satellite using a BBC micro:bit and MakeCode at our computing club. Suitable for ages 12-14 (and KS3: 11+ year olds in secondary school-years 7-9).
Families, Ages 5-9
The Woodlouse Experiment
November 23, 2024
Nature Club
Science Oxford Centre
Investigate the habitats and super skills of woodlice at Nature Club
Ages 5-9, Families
Digestion Detectives
December 7, 2024
Science Club
Abingdon
Get ready for weird science at November's Science Club Abingdon
Ages 9-12
Pie Protectors
December 7, 2024
Creative Computing Club
Science Oxford Centre
Code and create a security system to protect your festive virtual pies at our coding club for ages 9-12
Ages 11-14, Young People
Pie Protectors
December 7, 2024
Computing Club
Science Oxford Centre
With a BBC micro:bit, pressure-sensors and motion detection alarms, construct a security system to protect festive treats at our regular coding club. Suitable for ages 12-14 (and KS3: 11+ year olds in secondary school-years 7-9).
Ages 4-11
Home Educator Days
December 11, 2024
Home Educators
Science Oxford Centre
Our next Home Educator Day runs 11 December 2024 with activities tailored for home-schooling
Ages 5-9
Sparkling Science
December 14, 2024
Science Club
Science Oxford Centre
Discover the sparkling science of crystals and let it snow at this month’s festive club for ages 5-9
Families
Sensory-friendly Family Days
January 4, 2025 - October 4, 2025
Family Day
Science Oxford Centre
Visit the Science Oxford Centre for our Sensory-friendly Day in the Exploration Zone and woodland; enjoy a reduced visitor capacity, to better accommodate and support families and children who experience autism and/or have other additional needs