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Cork’s much-loved outdoor science celebration returns this summer, as Cork Carnival of Science takes over Fitzgerald Park on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June 2026.

From flying toilet paper experiments to identifying ancient fossils, there is a whole lot of wild and wacky scientific fun headed to Fitzgerald Park this weekend. The Cork City park is transforming once again into Ireland’s largest pop-up science lab as the Cork Carnival of Science returns from June 7th - 8th.

Storms, Fossils and Flying Toilet Paper: Cork Carnival of Science Unveils Incredible 2025 Programme ~ Free Entry, Explosive Experiments, Hands-On Fun and Live Shows from 7th–8th June 2025 at Fitzgerald Park, Cork City~

Prepare to unleash your inner scientist as Cork Carnival of Science returns to Fitzgerald Park on the 7th and 8th of June 2025.

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, and Minister for Education and Youth, Helen McEntee TD, have announced a €6.5 million investment in 40 projects designed to enhance public engagement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). 

Wacky Live Science Shows, a Giant Stardome, Nature under the microscope and a 40ft Inflatable model of the digestive system were amongst highlights of a weekend packed with science wonder!

Igniting Curiosity: Save the Date for Cork's Two-Day STEM Extravaganza, the Cork Carnival of Science popping up at Fitzgerald Park from 8th – 9th June

Cork Carnival of Science is shorlisted in the Best Tourism and Arts section of the Cork Business Awards

Check out all some the science engagement fun from Cork Carnival of Science 2023

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