National Science Week
August 13 - 14 - 15 and 17
The Questacon Science Circus is rolling into Darwin during National Science Week to showcase a selection of their favourite exhibits and live science demonstrations.
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to ignite your kids' curiosity or rediscover your love of science and experiments!
Sunday will be a larger event with more exhibits and bigger science experiments.
This is a FREE event open to everyone!
WHEN: Wednesday 13 to Friday 15 August - 2pm to 6.30pm
Sunday 17 August - 12pm to 6pm
WHERE: Peninsula Lawns
COST: FREE ENTRY
Accessibility:
This event will be held in the parklands on the lawns with access over grassed areas. The surrounding area is connected by wide concrete pathways.
- Accessible parking is available for this event. Click here for more info.
- Getting around is easy via wide pathways, lift access and ramps where necessary. Click here for map.
- Accessible toilets and Changing Places facilities are located in the new Amenities Block in the parklands.
- A water wheelchair is available for free use, simply ask the lifeguards on duty.
- Have more questions or need further assistance? Give us a call on 08 8999 5155, message us or email dwc.events@nt.gov.au.
Saturday 30 August | 6 - 9pm
Saturday 9 August | 4:30pm - 7pm
Australian and United States military personnel will conduct training as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre in the Darwin port area from mid-to-late July 2025. Exercise Talisman Sabre is Australia’s largest bilateral exercise with the US and it officially commenced with the opening ceremony in Sydney on Sunday, 13 July 2025. This essential training is vital to maintain Australia’s world-class military capability. Exercise Talisman Sabre training activities will be conducted during the day and night. You may hear and see watercraft, military vehicles, helicopters and unmanned aerial systems, as well as military personnel carrying weapons and using blank ammunition. You should not be alarmed if you hear or see any of the above. The Australian Defence Force is working closely with the Northern Territory Government, City of Darwin Council, Northern Territory Police Force, media outlets and other emergency services to keep you informed about what is occurring. Should residents become concerned about any activity observed during this training exercise, they may contact the Defence Joint Operations Support Services – Northern Territory team via email at joss.nt@defence.gov.au.
