National Science Week is Back at Marketplace Gungahlin!
Get ready to turn your regular shopping trip into an exciting voyage of discovery! National Science Week is returning to Marketplace Gungahlin with interactive pop-ups, hands-on activities, and mind-blowing science for the whole family.
Stop by our pop-up stalls throughout August, meet local scientists and experts, and learn something new while having a blast!
🗓️ What’s On: Pop-Up Event Lineup
🏗️ Physics Fun and Games with Engineers Australia
- Date & Time: Saturday, 15 August 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Presented by: Engineers Australia – Canberra Division
Put your problem-solving and teamwork skills to the ultimate test! Grab a team of four and work together to maneuver a hydraulic arm through a series of challenging, interactive tasks. You’ll get hands-on experience with Pascal’s Principle of Hydraulics—discovering how water under pressure lets you move big objects with little effort!
This National Science Week project is proudly supported by the Australian Government.
🚀 Rocket Launching, Space Rocks & More
- Date & Time: Sunday, 16 August 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Presented by: Mt Stromlo Observatory
Bring the universe to your weekend shopping trip! As part of the Science in the Centres programme, real-life astronomers from Mt Stromlo Observatory are popping up right here in the Valley. Swap your grocery list for space exploration as you chat about cutting-edge space research, touch space rocks, and take part in hands-on astronomy and rocketry activities
🐍 Snakes in the Centre
- Date & Time: Saturday, 22 August 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Presented by: Canberra Snake Rescue
Meet Emma and her incredible lineup of live Australian native reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates! Get up close with local wildlife, pat friendly pythons like Evee (a Green Tree Python), say hello to Burrito the Bearded Dragon, and learn how to stay safe around native snakes. It’s a fun, interactive way to conquer your fears and learn how to keep your family, pets, and local wildlife safe.
Remember: Stay Safe, Stay Snake Smart!
📍 Plan Your Visit
- Where: Marketplace Gungahlin
- Cost: FREE family fun!
- How to Join: No bookings required—just drop by the pop-up stalls during event hours and dive into the fun!
