Families in Haverhill can enjoy a day of free science-themed activities this Saturday, 25 April 2026, as the town hosts its annual Community Science Day. Taking place from 11am until 3pm, the event will feature attractions spread across Market Square, St Mary’s Church courtyard, and the Haverhill Arts Centre.
Organised by the ONE Haverhill Partnership in collaboration with Haverhill Town Council and local businesses, the festival aims to encourage interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics among local students. Organisers hope the day will help highlight the town as a hub for science and technology careers.
Visitors can explore a variety of interactive experiences, including a mobile planetarium and Merck’s Curiosity Cube, a retrofitted shipping container that acts as a mobile science laboratory. The event will also feature Kelly the Robot, a walkabout performer who interacts with crowds, as well as hands-on experiments led by the student-run outreach group Cambridge Hands-On Science. A magic science show is also set to take place at 2pm.
This event marks the second year of the festival, which was first held in 2024 to promote educational opportunities in the region. The festival is part of a broader effort to connect local residents with the growing technology sector, which includes facilities such as The EpiCentre on the Haverhill Research Park.
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