Southside Science Festival

Ever controlled a robot using AI? Held a 200 million-year-old fossil in your hand? Levitated a supercooled magnet on a track? Seen a live jellyfish up close and personal (without getting stung)? Ready to learn CPR and the science behind how it works?

With 100+ hands-on experiments and thought-provoking demonstrations, UChicago’s free South Side Science Festival is your chance to try it all.

With fun-filled activities and brain-bending challenges for kids of all ages, everyone can learn something new.