Drop by NZISF25’s Festival Hub every day for a rotating selection of free, hands-on science fun for the whole whānau – plus amazing workshops and fascinating talks!

There will be gaming, computing and technology, kōura, frogs and kiwi, digital art, volcanic exploration, a repair station, hands-on science, a magical mystery, story time, giveaways and much more.

Meet some of our local science and conservation organisations and get a feel for what they do. And of course, our ever popular, super fun Imagination Playground will be ready for your little ones to play and create. Whatever you’re into, there will be something to enjoy.

What’s new at the Festival Hub in 2025 We have an exciting line up of speakers for our new Festival Hub seminar series – pop into the Hub seminar space for free daily talks. See online details for individual talks happening throughout the festival.

If you're keen to find something extra to take home or looking for a gift for a science-minded person, visit our first science shop at the Hub! Come check out our great range of science activities and merch! A collaboration with our friends at Science Alive.

The Festival Hub is in the former Smith’s City/Kmart space upstairs at the Meridian Mall. For a full list of daily activities, check out scifest.org.nz.