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
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 11-14, Young People
Creative Computing Club Project: Clean Air Tech (KS3)
March 8, 2025 - July 5, 2025
Computing Club
Science Oxford Centre
Ages KS3 (age 11+ to 14) project: code and build a monitor to test air quality on Saturdays March 8th, April 5th, May 10th, June 7th, July 5th.
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.
Ages 9-12
Moonbuggies (ages 9-12)
April 5, 2025
Creative Computing Club
Science Oxford Centre
Program a BBC micro:bit to communicate with model moon-buggies across space at our coding club for ages 9-12
Ages 5-9
Planet Power
April 12, 2025
Science Club
Science Oxford Centre
Celebrate 'Earth Day' and create planet powered renewable energy at Science Club for ages 5-9
Families, Ages 5-9
Seeds of Spring: lifecycles
April 26, 2025
Nature Club
Science Oxford Centre
Explore nature's ecosystem from seeds to wildlife at Nature Club for ages 5-9
Ages 5-9, Families
Bubble-mania
May 10, 2025
Science Club
Abingdon
We’re forever blowing bubbles - join us for fun bubble science at Abingdon Science Club for ages 5-9.