Revealed: Science fest hits region, confirms engaging event schedule

The successful program will offer hands-on activities for students and the Toowoomba community. Here’s the full schedule.

Student Day: Students from the region will be engaged in stimulating and inspiring hands-on experiences that showcase careers in STEM. Picture: Queensland Museum

Science lovers are in for a treat in the coming months when a hands-on, global program returns to Toowoomba.

The World Science Festival Queensland will be heading back to the region with shows and engaging activities being held over two days.

Starting on Sunday, October 10, various events will be held at Cobb and Co Museum for a community day, followed by student day sessions on October 11.

Queensland Museum Network CEO Dr Jim Thompson said it was exciting to bring the festival to Toowoomba once again.

“Visitors can look forward to a fun and exciting program this year, from talks with Queensland Museum palaeontologists and arachnologists, to learning about rocket science and how drones are used in search and rescue missions,” Dr Thompson said.

“Over the past five years more than 4000 people have attended the festival, which is encouraging to know that people look forward to this event every year and that we are continuing to foster STEM learning in young people.”

Community Day: Big Bang Education is just one of the incredible line-up of providers and museum curators presenting pop-up talks, activities and demonstrations. Picture: Queensland Museum

Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch said the arts contributed $8.5 billion to the state’s economy each year and supported more than 92,000 jobs.

“There is plenty for the Toowoomba region to explore during this year’s festival with innovative ideas, thought-provoking fun and scientific surprises,” Ms Enoch said.

“Following the success of the Festival in Brisbane in March and the regional festivals in Chinchilla, Townsville, and Gladstone, Queenslanders will be able to experience the wonders of science when World Science Festival travels to Toowoomba.

“World Science Festival is the only festival of its kind held outside of New York and is supported with a $3 million investment from the Palaszczuk Government every year.”

The World Science Festival Queensland is supported by the State Government through its Tourism and Events Queensland program.

For more information visit worldsciencefestival.com.au.

World Science Festival Queensland – Toowoomba program:

• City of Science Community Day

Date: Sunday, October 10

Time: 9.30am – 3pm

Location: Cobb and Co Museum

Tickets: Free.

• Future of Sport Workshop

Date: Sunday, October 10

Time: Varies – three sessions with limited spots available

Location: Cobb and Co Museum

Tickets: Free.

• The Kids Variety Show with Dr Karl and Big Bang Education

Date: Sunday, October 10

Time: Varies – three sessions with limited spots available

Location: Cobb and Co Museum

Tickets: Free.

• Student Day

Date: Monday, October 11

Time: Varies – three sessions with limited spots available

Location: 10am – 11.45am or midday – 1.45pm

Tickets: Free.