Can you recognize plants by their scent? Have you ever seen a sugar rainbow? Do you know how lightning is created? Have you ever looked into a smart mirror? Have you examined minerals under a microscope? Have you ever met a spider robot or a robot dog?

Now is your chance! Visit the Kölcsey Center on Sunday, November 9, 2025, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.!

Organized by the Agora Science Center and Főnix Event Organizer Nonprofit Kft., this free family day allows children and adults to learn about the exciting world of natural sciences in a playful way.

The program includes, among others, the institutes and faculties of the University of Debrecen, ATOMKI, Emerson|NI, the “Move, Debrecen!” initiative, Nagyerdei Cultural Park, and Természettár (a nature-focused educational organization in Debrecen).

Special interactive tools, spectacular presentations, experiments, and real scientific adventures await families; from 1.00 p.m., the day will be enriched by a concert by the Kiváncsi Katica (Curious Ladybug) fairy tale orchestra.

The event is free to attend!

Programs:

• 9:00 a.m. – Doors open
  9:00 a.m. – Agora Science Center presentation: Balloon Fun
  10:00 a.m. – Joint presentation by the University of Debrecen’s Institute of Chemistry (Faculty of Science and Technology) and Faculty of Pharmacy: Spectacular Experiment
  11:00 a.m. – Agora Science Center presentation: Balloon Fun
  12:00 p.m. – University of Debrecen TTK Institute of Chemistry and Faculty of Pharmacy joint presentation: Spectacular Experiments
  1:00 p.m. – Curious Ladybug children’s concert
  2:00 p.m. – Doors close

Permanent programs:

• Agora Science Center – Special tools, robots, smart mirror, plasma plate
• Nagyerdei Cultural Park – Owl tower, fox and rabbit toys, scent point
• Emerson|NI – LEGO robots, circuit-building toys
• “Move Debrecen!” – Health measurements
• HUN-REN ATOMKI – Material composition testing with a handheld X-ray device
• Faculty of Engineering, University of Debrecen – Color and space sensor toys, robots
•Faculty of Informatics, University of Debrecen – Microcontroller programming, 3D printer, spider robot
• Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Debrecen – Ointment preparation, essential oils
• Institute of Chemistry, University of Debrecen—Crystals, sugar rainbows, quizzes, and dyes
• Institute of Physics, University of Debrecen – Spectacular physics experiments
• Institute of Earth Sciences, the University of Debrecen – Minerals, volcanoes, globes, VR glasses

Young explorers, science enthusiasts, and curious minds of all ages can enjoy hands-on experiences, engaging activities, and a wide range of discoveries at this event. Join for a day of learning, creativity, and connection—a meaningful celebration of science and community.

Date: November 9,  9.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m.
Location: Kölcsey Center

Source: debrecen.imami.hu| Photo credit: Facebook Debrecen városa