Science in the Scrub at Western Sydney Parklands

Celebrate National Science Week 2026 at Science in the Scrub, a much-loved FREE family extravaganza at Western Sydney Parklands.

On Sunday 23 August, Lizard Log Amphitheatre will transform into a buzzing science village with over 40 interactive stalls, live shows, wildlife encounters, and incredible experiments that’ll leave both kids and grown-ups wide-eyed.

Celebrate Science Week With a FREE Family Day Out at Western Sydney Parklands

Science in the Scrub highlights include: 

• UNSW Science Village: Get stuck into hands-on STEM activities, including the Engineering Makerbus, Physics Playground, science scavenger hunts and interactive exhibits.
• Meet Ginger and the Baby Dinosaurs: Meet Ginger the life-sized roaming dinosaur and get your photo taken with newly hatched baby dinosaurs.
• Indigenous Science Village: Discover Indigenous scientific knowledge through bush foods, medicinal plants, seaweed science and hands-on STEM activities with NISEP.
• Australian National Maritime Museum Ocean Lab: Explore marine science with microscopes, preserved specimens and ocean-inspired experiments.
• Creative Science Live Show: Don't miss the fun-filled liquid nitrogen science spectacular packed with experiments, laughs and audience participation.
• Bug Hunt Citizen Science Project: Investigate insects and be inspired to contribute to real-world scientific research.
• Wildlife Encounters: Get up close to frogs, bats, birds, reptiles and other native Australian animals.
• Giant Bubble Station: Create giant bubbles and foam clouds, and try your own bubble experiments.
• Amelie the Singing Blue-Banded Bee: Bop along to Amelie's buzzing interactive nature-themed performances.

With food trucks and plenty of picnic areas available, families will be able to settle in for a full day of entertainment and educational experiences that connect kids to science and nature.

Where:   Lizard Log Amphitheatre, Western Sydney Parklands, Abbotsbury
When:    Sunday 23 August 2026 | 10 am - 3 pm 
Cost:      FREE - no tickets required

If you want to double the fun, Science in the Swamp is returning to Centennial Park on Sunday 16 August.

For more information, visit the Greater Sydney Parklands website.

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