Families and space enthusiasts are invited to experience celestial adventures these school holidays.
Between Saturday 13 December 2025 and Sunday 25 January 2026, the Australian Space Discovery Centre has got several online and in-person activities planned.
Upcoming events
Whether you’re a budding astronaut or simply curious about the universe, the Discovery Centre is the perfect source for fun learning experiences.
Dress-up Day | Sunday 14 December
Express your creativity by dressing up in your best space-inspired costume, and join in for hands-on STEM activities, SketchBot demonstrations, badge making, and more.
Drop in anytime between 11am and 3pm at the Discovery Centre in Adelaide.
S.C.R.A.P. Challenge
Flex your engineering creativity in this paper rocket design challenge.
Space Garden
If you could take one plant with you on a space mission, what would you bring?
So Many Satellites
Explore the many different types of satellites orbiting our planet, and what they do.
Bringing Hayabusa2 home
A sample that will help to unravel some of the mysteries of our Solar System is now on display at the Discovery Centre.
Space Storytime
Sessions begin with a space book reading and are followed by activities and a Space Gallery tour.
Is it Rocket Science?
Join the Adelaide Rocketry Division for the unique opportunity to make your own model rocket.
Space has the Answers
Our video series highlights how space technologies are helping Australia confront some of our biggest challenges.
Dress-up Day
Express your creativity by dressing up in your best space-inspired costume, and join in for hands-on STEM activities.
Badge-making
Channel your space-y inspiration by designing and making your very own space themed button badges.
SketchBots
Have you ever seen a robot that can draw? Why not get your portrait drawn by one of our resident SketchBots.
Downloadable resources and activities
The Australian Space Discovery Centre has created a range of resources to inspire space enthusiasts of all ages.
Close to Home
Check out this exhibition and participate in Earth-Observation-themed STEM activities and presentations.
Fact or Fiction
Test your space knowledge to see if you can tell the difference between space facts or space fibs.
Goldilocks
Learn about the planets in our solar system, what makes them unique, and why Earth is ‘just right’ to be our home.
What's on?
Get a monthly round-up of the Centre’s events, plus educational opportunities and space facts.
