Head to Broadway on Saturday 17th February for a day of discovery.

• Try the latest gadgets, games and technology
• Be inspired by amazing Artists, Scientists and Inventors
• Make, learn and play at wonderful workshops
• Get hands-on with exciting experiments and spectacular science!

At Explorers Fair you'll find playful workshops, interesting talks and interactive experiences from some of the UK's most talented techies, artists and scientists.

There's lots to see and do at Explorers Fair, with fun activities taking place across Broadway.

See below for more details about everything you can take part in at Explorers Fair.

MakoEducation’s Code-A-Drone workshops show participants the power of coding in a fun and creative (and safe) environment.

Learn how to code a mini-drone to take off, fly, turn, do stunts and land safely. Try a range of challenges that put these new skills to the test.

Taster Sessions (60mins):

• 10:00AM-11:00AM
• 11:30AM-12:30PM SOLD OUT

Tickets: £5 per child

Full Sessions (120mins):

• 1:30PM-3:30PM
• 4:00PM-6:00PM

Tickets: £10 per child

Join MakoEducation and artist Antonio Roberts in this creative workshop which teaches participants about glitch art and how to create their own artwork.

Attendees will learn how to create their own glitch art images, videos and GIFs.

Times:

• 11:00AM-12:00PM
• 12:30PM-1:30PM SOLD OUT

Tickets: £3.80 per child

Feeling inspired by Early Man, the latest big screen adventure from Aardman Animations?

Learn how to make your own Stone Age-inspired animation with expert advice from animator Trevor Woolery in this 3D stop motion workshop.

Times:

• 2:30PM-5:00PM SOLD OUT

Tickets: £10 per child

All sessions are now sold out.

To find out about more animation and creative learning events taking place at Broadway in future, please sign up to our mailing list at the bottom of this page.

To get inspired before taking part in the workshop, why not see Early Man at our family matinee screening at 12:00PM.

Tickets can be booked online or via Broadway's Box Office in person or by calling 0115 952 6611.

Play, learn and be creative in virtual reality at these interactive demonstrations using Oculus Rift.

Spend an hour with your family or friends (and our expert guides) trying out a selection of playful, amazing, creative and educational experiences – in VR!

Book a one hour session for up to 5 people at the following times:

• 10:15AM-11:15AM SOLD OUT
• 11:45AM-12:45PM SOLD OUT
• 1:15PM-2:15PM SOLD OUT
• 2:45PM-3:45PM SOLD OUT
• 4:15PM-5:15PM SOLD OUT

Tickets: £10 per session

All sessions are now sold out.

To find out about more VR events taking place at Broadway in future, please sign up to our mailing list at the bottom of this page.

Try out the latest games, gadgets and technology in our studio.

Get hands-on with demonstrations and creative activities while learning from expert inventors, makers and designers.

• Create amazing new inventions with Kids Invent Stuff.
• Learn how to code while playing games with Erase All Kittens.
• Soar through the solar system with Professor Astro Cat and Minilab Studios.
• Hold holograms in your hand with Merge Cube.

Plus lots more to discover!

Times:

• 10:30AM-11:30AM
• 12:00PM-1:00PM
• 1:30PM-2:30PM SOLD OUT
• 3:00PM-4:00PM SOLD OUT
• 4:30PM-5:30PM

Tickets: £2.50 per child

Join Ruth Amos, inventor and co-host of Kids Invent Stuff – the YouTube channel where kids get their inventions made, for a screening of some of their brilliant videos and a talk about the magic of making children's ideas come to life – including jam firing rockets, flame-throwing pianos and pedal powered showers!

Times:

• 11:30AM-12:00PM
• 1:00PM-1:30PM

Tickets: FREE (limited spaces available).

You can also meet Ruth and take part in a Kids Invent Stuff creative activity in our Studio Sessions throughout the day. More information about Studio Sessions here.

Explorers Fair is part of Nottingham's Festival of Science and Curiosity.

Bringing Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths to the heart of Nottingham from 14-21 February 2018. Visit www.nottsfosac.co.uk for more information.

Illustrations by Amy Blackwell.