STEMFEST is a family fun day open to the public - aimed at primary and preschool aged children and their families.
Everyone is welcome — you do not need to live near Waverley Public School to come and enjoy the fun!
About STEMFEST
STEMFEST is a FREE family fun day with a science twist. A learning festival built for curious kids and families. Every zone is designed to be interactive - from preschool explorers to advanced challenges.
Hands-on experiments, curious minds, things that fizz, fly or light up, and plenty of “wait, how did that just happen?”
Expect clever. Expect interactive. Expect a full TED Talk from the back seat on the way home about physics.
Come and join the fun!
Interactive stalls
Talks
Food and drinks
Showbags
Games
Keynotes
Helicopter rescues. The smallest packets of stuff. Taking on virtual reality. An arachnid arms race?!
You won't want to miss these incredible Keynote speakers – delivering bite-sized science for curious kids in the STEMFEST main hall.
Dr Natalie Kruit
Cardiac anaesthetist, ECMO specialist and pre-hospital physician
Westmead Hospital, RPA Hospital, New South Wales Ambulance, University of Sydney
Dr Anastasia Shavrova
Lecturer in Ecology and Evolution, University of New South Wales
Science communicator; Co-host of Convos with Chordates
Dr JP Dehollain
Quantum Scientist at Emergence Quantum & Senior Researcher at University of Sydney
Dr Howe Zhu
Lecturer in Interaction Design, Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning
Health & Immersive Interaction Lab, University of Sydney
Headline Performances
STEMFEST is more than a festival.
Enjoy live performances from The Crazy Scientist – Sydney's premier science educator.
Real Science. Real Learning. Guaranteed FUN!
STEMFEST PASSPORT
STEMFEST is free for all!
The optional passport bundles the best extras into one great-value pack — order in advance to save time and money on the day.
Kids will have a blast collecting stamps in their passports.
✓ Included
BBQ Lunch + Drink
Thermal Reactions BBQ Lab
Vego & GF options available
✓ Included
Test Tube Treats
C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ Lolly Lab
A test tube of goodies
✓ Included
Major Draw Entry
Your chance to win fantastic STEM prizes
✓ Included
STEM Show Bag
Take-home learning kit
Continues the fun at home
FAQ
No. STEMFEST is a free community event – it's our way of sharing what we love.
All demonstrations, keynote presentations, performances and interactive stalls are FREE.
Arrive early – there will be so much to see.
Yes. Science-themed food and drinks will be available to purchase:
- BBQ lunch and drinks at the Thermal Reactions BBQ Lab
- Baked goodies at the Piece of Pi Cake Lab
- Test tube treats at the Sucrose Lolly Lab
- Popcorn at the Pop! Science Popcorn Lab
- Colour changing lemonade at the pH-antastic Lemonade Lab
- Coffee cart
The passport is an optional extra that packages a BBQ lunch, cold drink, test tube treat, major draw entry and the STEMFEST show bag, saving you time and money on the day.
Put away your coins, and let the kids loose visiting the different stalls, collecting their wares, and stamping the locations on their passports.
The passport is $20 if ordered in advance, which includes over $30 worth of value. Limited number of passports available – get yours now!
We are expecting lots of junior scientists and their families at STEMFEST! We recommend using public transport. Waverley Public School is a short walk from Bondi Junction train and bus depots.
If driving, the Westfield Bondi Junction parking station is a 10 min walk away (3 hour free parking). There is also on-street parking near Queens Park (a stroll up to the school). There will be no parking available on site.
We'd love to hear from you! Please reach out to us via events@wpspandc.org.au
We'd love to speak with you. Please reach out to us via events@wpspandc.org.au
