Festival of Science and Curiosity 2026: Brain Detectives at Calverton Library

Children become detectives and follow a trail of clues using four key senses. By looking closely, listening carefully, touching different textures, and smelling intriguing scents, they will uncover hidden hints and work together to crack a fun and friendly mystery.

This hands-on, interactive workshop led by University of Nottingham Neuroscience Students encourages curiosity, careful observation, teamwork, and problem-solving in an engaging and playful way. Perfect for children who love exploring, investigating, and using their senses to make discoveries.

There are three sessions:

• 11am-11:45am
• 12:30pm-1:15pm
• 2pm-2:45pm

FREE

Booking Essential - Click here to go direct to the festival's event booking page.

This event is suitable for families with children aged 7+. When booking your tickets, please include all adults and children attending.

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This event is part of Nottinghamshire Festival of Science and Curiosity (FOSAC), produced by local education charity Ignite!, in collaboration with a wide range of partners across Nottinghamshire. This year, the event runs from 9th -20st February 2026.

Each year FOSAC invites the people of Nottinghamshire to explore, experiment and examine; to be curious, to ask questions, and to seek answers about the world around us, and this year is no different! We have lots of free events, including drop-in and ticketed sessions, happening across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Find out more via the Festival of Science and Curisoty website.