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
Hearts and Hands
February 1, 2025
Science Club
Science Oxford Centre
Mini-medics get hearts beating, lungs pumping and muscles moving at Science Club for ages 5-9
Families
Starry Night – Family Stargazing Evening
February 7, 2025
Science Oxford Centre
Science Oxford Presents Starry Night, an evening of family stargazing, planetarium show and activities for Astronomy Week.
Ages 5-9, Families
Rocket Power
February 8, 2025
Science Club
Abingdon
Experiment with rocket power at Abingdon's fun-fuelled Science Club.
Ages 9-12
Lucky Dice (ages 9-12)
February 8, 2025
Creative Computing Club
Science Oxford Centre
Program an electronic die with Python at our coding club for ages 9-12
Ages 11-14, Young People
Lucky Dice (Ages 12-14/KS3)
February 8, 2025
Computing Club
Science Oxford Centre
Program an electronic die with Python at Computing Club for ages 12-14 (KS3 11+)
Families, Ages 5-9
Wild Trackers
February 15, 2025
Nature Club
Science Oxford Centre
Go wild outdoors Bear Grylls style at Nature Club for half term
Age 5-11, Families
Creature Creations: Museum of Oxford family workshop
February 20, 2025
External Event
Museum of Oxford
Learn about evolution at our Creature Creations family workshop at the Museum of Oxford
Ages 5-9
Bubble-mania
March 1, 2025
Science Club
Science Oxford Centre
Join us for bubble science and take the bubble challenge at Science Club for ages 5-9
Ages 9-12
Data Creator (ages 9-12)
March 8, 2025
Creative Computing Club
Science Oxford Centre
Get creative with tech and collect data for your own scientific experiment at our coding club for ages 9-12
Ages 5-9, Families
Colour Mixology
March 15, 2025
Science Club
Abingdon
Experiment and explore light and colour at our Abingdon Science Club for ages 5-9.
Families, Ages 5-9
Pond dipping
March 22, 2025
Nature Club
Science Oxford Centre
Pond dipping for World Water Day at Nature Club for ages 5-9
Families
Sensory-friendly Family Days
March 29, 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
Ages 9+
Astrophysics for Supervillains: The Great Alien Hunt with Matt Bothwell, introduced by Francesca MacLennan at the Oxford Literary Festival
April 5, 2025
External Event
Mathematical Institute, Oxford University
Join author and astronomer, Dr Matt Bothwell's Supervillain Academy for ages 9+. Introduced by Francesca MacLennan, Director of Science Education and Engagement, Science Oxford in partnership with Oxford Literary Festival.