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 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
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
Families, Ages 5-9
Pond Dipping: Newt Day
April 25, 2026
Nature Club
Science Oxford Centre
Celebrate National Newt Day and find out more about our Great Crested Newts at Nature Club for ages 5-9
Ages 5-9
Sound Science
May 16, 2026
Science Club
Science Oxford Centre
Make some noise and investigate the science of sound at Science Club for ages 5-9.
Families, Ages 5-9
Bee Day
May 30, 2026
Nature Club
Science Oxford Centre
Celebrate World Bee Day and join us and Oxfordshire Beekeepers Association for a ‘hive’ of activities at Nature Club for ages 5-9
Families
Sensory-friendly Family Days
July 4, 2026
Family Day
Science Oxford Centre
Visit the Science Oxford Centre for our Sensory-friendly Day & Planetarium Show; enjoy a reduced visitor capacity, to better accommodate and support families and children who experience autism and/or have other additional needs