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Sunday 18 August (11.00 AM - 3.00 PM)

Science in the Swamp 2024

Join us on Sunday 18 August for Science in the Swamp – a FREE family fun day out at Centennial Park!

Loch Avenue South will transform into a pop−up village of scientific wonder this National Science Week, with live science shows, hands−on experiments, native animals and over 30 stalls to explore.

Don’t miss the life−sized roaming dinosaur and your chance to meet real−life scientists at this special event.

Event highlights include:

  • Meet a dinosaur – Get up close to crowd-favourite Ginger the life-sized Australovenator dinosaur, who returns in 2024.
  • Dr Graham’s Blow Up Science Show – Dr Graham explodes his way through the chemistry and physics of things that go bubble, boom, zoom, bang and occasionally catch on fire.
  • Cool aeronautics – Design, make and fly a mini helicopter, with help from the Cool Aeronautics team of aeronautical and space engineers.
  • Rooftop Bees – Watch busy bees at work in an observation hive and taste a range of delicious honeys.

Discover more science events at Centennial Park this August


 How to get to Science in the Swamp

Parking at Loch Avenue South is limited. We strongly recommend taking public transport to get to Science in the Swamp:
  • Take buses 333, 440 and 355.Get off at Oxford St, before York St, Bondi Junction (Stop202260). Loch Avenue South is 1.2km from this stop.
  • Take Lightrail L2 and alight at Royal Randwick (Stop 2031196). Loch Avenue South is 1.5km from this stop.

 This Inspiring Australia initiative is supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week.

When

Sunday 18 August

Price

FREE – no tickets or registration required

Where

Loch Avenue South

Who

Children, Family

Transport

Public transport recommended. Limited parking available.

More science events this August!

The Planets - Concert and Stargazing

Experience a night of moving music and astronomical exploration on Saturday 17 August. Listen to the amazing Sydney Youth Orchestra performing Gustav Holst's The Planets before embarking on a journey of stargazing with Dr Luke Barnes from Western Sydney University and Sydney City Skywatchers.

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