Soaring with STEM, flying with science! Little Kid's Day In invites kids ages 5 and under and their grown-ups to Scienceworks for a day of activities and fun that goes Up Up and Away.
Little Kid's Day In: Up Up and Away takes little learners above and beyond – exploring air-filled fun, floating and flying science, and the magic of the skies. Join us for a day of activities and workshops and stop in to see one of our Lightning Theatre or Planetarium shows.
Proudly supported by the Victorian Government’s Best Start, Best Life early childhood initiative
Tickets
Adult $15
Senior $12
Child Free
Concession Free
Member Free
Date & Time
Friday 17 October
10am to 2 pm
ACTIVITIES
Explore, test, and get your engineering skills into gear in this pop-up space for young engineers to build, create and play. With giant gears, kick bricks, wind tubes, pillow constructions and games, there’s plenty to do.
A reserved space for the littlest of little kids to enjoy some sensory exploration and play.
Embark on a journey into the wonder of playing with air with our dynamic parachute play sessions.
The Energy Lab transforms into our Tot Spot zone: a fun activity space with enough room to stretch your wings and fly! Bring your little ones to experience the thrill of lifting and lowering the parachute together. Sing along with your children as they laugh and learn while developing gross motor skills, crucial teamwork skills and sensory learning. Join us for an unforgettable session of fun and bonding!
Sessions begin every 15 minutes.
An enchanting and unique space dedicated to reading with soft cushions, displays of colour, and a relaxed atmosphere.
Back by popular demand, this audience favourite show is the perfect entertainment for little bubble-lovers.
Discover the wonder of bubbles in this free 20-minute amphitheatre show! You'll be amazed at the beauty and complexity of these seemingly simple spheres. Fun for all ages, this show is the perfect blend of entertainment and science. Claim your front-row seat for this onsite spectacle, it’ll leave you bubbling with excitement!
SHOWS
Tycho, our favourite cheeky dog with a knack for getting into trouble, is finally blasting off to discover the red planet, Mars!
Join Tycho on an adventure to learn all about the major features of Mars, including the ancient volcano Olympus Mons and the canyons of the Valles Marineris.
Tycho is in search of water to fly his steam-powered space kennel back home. But how will he find water on Mars, when it looks so cold, dusty and dry?
Meet Tycho, a dog who doesn’t just howl at the Moon, but wants to go there.
Blast off on an amazing ride into space with Tycho and his young friends, Ruby and Michael.
Learn about night and day, space travel, the phases of the Moon and features of the lunar surface. Take a close-up look at the Sun, watch the effects of gravity, see the Earth from space and watch meteors shoot across the night sky.
Take a seat in our Lightning Theatre and be mesmerised by this visually stunning 30-minute live science show.
You’ll be in awe of the science of glow as we explore the fascinating processes behind luminosity, including the many ways a glow can be produced.
Take a seat in our Lightning Theatre and be mesmerised by this visually stunning 30-minute live science show.
ACCESSIBILITY
Please view our accessibility page for general information. Contact our team on 13 11 02 or email us at [email protected] to discuss how we can support your visit.
