Join us for a full day of hands-on science, presented by Powerhouse and City of Parramatta.
Featured Programs
HUMANS Deep Space Message
Record your message to be broadcast into deep space in 2027.
Location: Parramatta Town Hall
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Also available online: 27 Sep 2025 – 30 Jan 2026. Find out more.
Science of Space Talks
Hear from Space trailblazers and creatives on space food, cosmic art, and more.
Location: Powerhouse Stage, Centenary Square
Time: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Speakers: Dr Flávia Fayet-Moore, Michael Kemeny, Dr Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian, Dr Chris Boshuizen
Meet an Astronaut
Meet astronauts from around the world. Dress up for a chance to win a space pack!
Location: Centenary Square
Time: 10:30 AM & 2:30 PM
Meet a Scientist
Q&As and live demonstrations with scientists from WSU, UTS, KNAPP, and more.
Location: Parramatta Square
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Lunar Horizons – Fortnite Mission (Ages 15+)
Explore the Moon in a custom Fortnite mission by Hassell, ESA & Epic Games.
Location: Parramatta Town Hall
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Book Launch: Tales of Khayaal
Join Rehan Khan & Peter Gould for the launch of their sci-fi fantasy trilogy.
Location: PHIVE, Civic Gallery Level 4
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Building Sci-Fi Worlds Workshop
A hands-on sci-fi writing workshop with Rehan Khan & Peter Gould.
Location: PHIVE, Civic Gallery Level 4
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sci-Fi Character Workshop (Ages 5–12)
Design your own character inspired by Tales of Khayaal.
Location: PHIVE
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Spacesuit Patch Making (Ages 5-12)
Design your own mission patch and meet real spacesuit engineers from Metakosmos.
Location: PHIVE
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
