Playable Worlds: gaming events
Explore the world of gaming through inclusive activities and events across Chelmsford.
- 1 - 31 October 2026, 00:00
- Price: Free
Chelmsford Science Festival
20 - 28 October 2026, 09:00Chelmsford Science Festival returns for a dynamic celebration of ideas, creativity and discovery.
This year's Festival explores the theme Future Worlds: Earth, Space, You. It features exciting events across science, technology, engineering, health, the environment and the arts.
Join us in making the Chelmsford Science Festival an unforgettable experience! #ChelmSciFest
Coming to the Family Days this weekend?
Discover hands-on activities, live shows, workshops and interactive experiences.
Weather update: some outdoor activities have been relocated indoors due to the forecast weather conditions. Please check the programme for locations:
Showing 16 events
Family Science Day: SEN Hour (Sunday)
Enjoy an SEN-friendly hour of science-related activities. This quieter, more relaxed session takes place before our main Family Science Day on Sunday 25 October.
- 25 October 2026, 09:30 - 10:30
- Price: Free
Family Science Day (Sunday)
Our popular Family Day is back! Join us on Sunday 25 October for a day filled with awesome experiments, mind-boggling discoveries, and endless family fun.
- 25 October 2026, 10:30 - 16:00
- Price: Free
Groove on the Moon
Blast off on a space adventure featuring live jazz, funk and pop music, storytelling, animation and audience participation.
- 26 October 2026, 11:00 - 14:30
- Price: Free
Alien Oceans: The Search for Life beyond Earth
Journey to hidden oceans on distant moons and discover how scientists search for extraterrestrial life using Earth-based technology.
- 26 October 2026, 14:00 - 16:00
- Price: Free
Focus on Sickle Cell Disorder
Join this session hosted by ARU medical student Imani Akurang to find out more about Sickle Cell Disorder.
- 26 October 2026, 15:00 - 16:00
- Price: Free
Ice Age Essex
Join geologists Ian and Ros Mercer for a story of time, climate, ice and a moveable river.
- 26 October 2026, 17:30 - 18:30
- Price: Free
The Science of Harry Potter
Can science explain Harry Potter magic? Explore invisibility cloaks, levitation, potions and more with science communicator Jon Chase.
- 26 October 2026, 18:30 - 19:30
- Price: £10 adults, £5 students, under 16s free
Astrobiology: The Possible Chemistry of Extra Terrestrial Life
Explore how life might evolve beyond Earth, from alien biochemistry to the search for life on distant worlds and moons.
- 26 October 2026, 19:00 - 20:00
- Price: Free
From Research to Action: Tackling Drink Spiking Together
Explore some of the myths and misconceptions around drink spiking, current research, and detection and testing methods.
- 27 October 2026, 16:00 - 17:30
- Price: Free
Future Britain: Belonging, Identity and Inclusive Communities
Join historian, broadcaster and bestselling author David Olusoga for a fascinating exploration of how history, identity, migration and representation are shaping the Britain of tomorrow.
- 27 October 2026, 19:15 - 21:00
- Price: £15 adults, £7.50 students
Future Beats: DJing, Music, Tech and AI
Could a computer be the next superstar DJ? How will technology shape music in the future? Find out more at this hands-on DJ workshop.
- 27 October 2026, 19:30 - 21:00
- Price: Free
