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Science in the Scrub 2025 (Free)

  • Western Sydney Parklands (map)

Join us on Sunday 10 August for Science in the Scrub – a FREE family fun day out at Western Sydney Parklands!

Lizard Log 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 2025.

  • Creative Science show - A mind-blowing science show teaching physics, biology and space science with guaranteed explosive fun and astonishing experiments.

  • The Young Entomologist Lab - an interactive space where kids can use bug nets and catchers to collect and investigate invertebrates.

  • Aboriginal Science Village - Explore natural dying, seaweed harvesting, medicinal plants and bush cordial tasting to Science in the Scrub for the first time.

  • Museum of Fire - Museum of Fire pop-up stall and vintage vehicle display.

  • Meet a Scientist, Inspiring Australia NSW - Researchers and scientists from various local universities will wow the Science Week crowd with demonstrations, experiments and displays. 

Event Details:

  • Dates: Sunday 10 August 2025 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

  • Location: Lizard Log Amphitheatre - Western Sydney Parklands - The Horsley Dr &, Cowpasture Rd, Abbotsbury NSW 2176

  • Notes: Free – no tickets or registration required

More info here.