KidStar Junior Science Fair
About This Event
Calling all curious minds! The KidStar Junior Science Fair celebrates young scientists and their amazing discoveries.
Whether you want to present a project or just explore, there's something for every budding scientist!
**For Participants:**
- Present your science project to friendly judges
- Compete for prizes in different age categories
- Receive feedback from real scientists
- Win up to 200 bonus KidStar stars!
- Certificates for all participants
**For Visitors:**
- Interactive science demonstrations
- Hands-on experiment stations
- Meet real scientists and ask questions
- Science-themed games and prizes
- Free admission!
**Project Categories:**
- Life Sciences
- Physical Sciences
- Earth & Space
- Engineering & Technology
- Environmental Science
**Judging Criteria:**
- Scientific thinking
- Creativity
- Presentation
- Understanding of topic
Registration for presenters closes March 30th. Visitor registration is not required.
Tags
ScienceEducationCompetitionSTEM
Event Details
Date
May 9, 2026
Time
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location
MOTAT
805 Great North Road, Western Springs, Auckland
Participants
100 projects, 500+ visitors
Age Range
5-14 years
Price
Free for visitors, $10 per project entry
Organized by
KidStar NZ & MOTAT
