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Sydney Science Festival at Parramatta

  • Parramatta Square (map)

A full day of hands-on science for all ages.

Presented by Powerhouse Parramatta and City of Parramatta

  • Meet an Astronaut
    10.30am and 2.30pm
    Centenary Square
    Meet astronauts from around the world, at this exclusive meet and greet opportunity.

  • Tales of Khayaal Book Launch
    10.30–11.30am
    Civic Gallery, PHIVE
    Join Rehan Khan and Peter Gould in conversation at the launch of their sci-fi fantasy trilogy Tales of Khayaal.
    BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

  • Science of Space
    11.30am–2.30pm
    Centenary Square
    A full-day program of talks for all ages exploring how space science is shaping life on Earth.

  • Building Sci-Fi Worlds
    1–2pm
    Civic Gallery, Level 4, PHIVE
    In this hands-on workshop, writer Rehan Khan and designer Peter Gould share techniques for creating fantasy and science fiction worlds.
    BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

  • Meet a Scientist
    10am–3pm
    Parramatta Square
    Meet leading Australian scientists from UTS, WSU, KNAPP, Space Machines Company, and the National Indigenous Space Agency.

  • HUMANS Deep Space Message
    10am–3pm
    Parramatta Town Hall
    Join us to record your message that will be included in a deep space broadcast.

  • Lunar Horizons
    10am–3pm
    Parramatta Town Hall
    Explore the Moon in Lunar Horizons, a custom Fortnite mission by Epic Games, the European Space Agency and Hassell.
    Recommended for ages 15+.

  • Sci-Fi Character Workshop
    10am–3pm
    PHIVE, Ground floor
    Create your own sci-fi character in this hands-on workshop.

  • Spacesuit Patch Making
    10am–3pm
    PHIVE, Ground floor
    Create your own spacesuit mission patch in this hands-on, drop-in workshop.

Event Details:

  • Dates: Sat 4 Oct 2025 10am–3pm

  • Suitable for: All ages

  • Location: Parramatta Square

  • Notes: FREE

More info here.

Earlier Event: 4 October
Erth's Shark Dive (Sutherland)
Later Event: 4 October
Mozart Requiem