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 23 events
Babies Laugh Out Loud: A Science Show for Babies and Families
Enjoy a playful interactive science show for babies (0–18 months) with puppets, music, peekaboo, laughter and a baby disco.
- 23 October 2026, 09:30 - 11:00
- Price: Free
The Science of Menopause
Discover the science of menopause with practical tips on movement, strength and nutrition to help you thrive in midlife.
- 23 October 2026, 12:30 - 14:00
- Price: Free
Family Science Day: SEN Hour (Saturday)
Enjoy an SEN-friendly hour of science-related activities. This quieter, more relaxed session takes place before our main Family Science Day on Saturday 24 October.
- 24 October 2026, 09:30 - 10:30
- Price: Free
Build a Mini Eco-House
Design and build a tiny eco-house from recycled materials (and explore architecture, creativity and sustainability). Free event for families.
- 24 October 2026, 09:30 - 14:30
- Price: Free
Family Science Day (Saturday)
Our popular Family Day is back! Join us on Saturday 24 October for a day filled with awesome experiments, mind-boggling discoveries, and endless family fun.
- 24 October 2026, 10:30 - 16:00
- Price: Free
Rap Science: Our Space Environment
Learn about space and our relationship with it through fact-packed raps! Join science performer and educator Jon Chase for a fun-filled family workshop.
- 24 October 2026, 16:30 - 17:30
- Price: £6 adults, under 16s free
Sustainable Futures with Chris Packham
Join us as naturalist and TV presenter Chris Packham presents the inaugural Shaping Sustainable Futures annual lecture.
- 24 October 2026, 18:30 - 19:30
- Price: £10 adults, £5 students, under 16s free
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
