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From the frontiers of space to unexplored worlds underwater, medieval magic to marvellous microbes, York Festival of Ideas from Tuesday 4 to Sunday 16 June invites you to explore a world of wonder with FREE family events…
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From the frontiers of space to unexplored worlds underwater, medieval magic to marvellous microbes, York Festival of Ideas invites you to explore a world of wonder with FREE family events.
Taking place across the city from 4 to 16 June, why not join us for hands-on activities, exhibitions, talks, guided walks, workshops and more?
Highlights for families include:
Find out about about life-changing research taking place in our city through fun hands-on activities at this pre-Festival event. (Parliament Street, Fri 31 May and Sat 1 June)
Creating an Environmentally Friendly Future
Venture inside the Sundome to find out how the Sun works and have a go at making bio-plastics from potatoes. (University of York, Mon 3 June)
Photons and Phantoms: A York tour
Join actor and physics teacher Lara Stafford on a science tour that promises to change the way you see York. (City-wide, Fri 7, Sat 8, Sun 9, Fri 14, Sat 15 and Sun 16 June)
Festival Fringe Family Fun Afternoon
Enjoy an afternoon of energetic, crafty, puzzling, scientific and historical fun. (University of York, Sat 8 June)
Explore ideas about magic and the supernatural in the medieval period as Barley Hall opens its doors for free. (Barley Hall, Sun 9 June)
The Wonderful World of Kamishibai
Discover the wonderful world of kamishibai, a centuries-old Japanese storytelling tradition. (University of York, Sun 9 June)
Fun with Artificial Intelligence
Meet robots and find out about AI technologies. Watch cars parking without anyone at the wheel. (University of York, Sun 9 June)
Learn new cycling skills and enjoy workshops on singing and moving, creative writing and art. (Tang Hall Community Centre, Sun 9 June)
Zombies have taken over York and brought the city to a standstill. Watch as scientists dissect a captured zombie! (York Explore Library, Mon 10 and Tues 11 June)
Find out about the wonderful world of marvellous microbes with interactive demonstrations. (University of York, Tues 11 June)
Join us for a day of exploration, from the frontiers of space, to unexplored worlds underwater, to the extreme conditions of the Poles.(University of York, Sat 15 June)
Get Crafty at York Explore Library
Create decorative papersusing cornstarch paste, build the wonderful city of York with Legoand make your own book. (York Explore Library, Sat 15 June)
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Moon landings with an out-of-this world workshop. (Bootham School, Sun 16 June)
For more information and to see the full programme of events visit yorkfestivalofideas.com
