Physics & Engineering Festival

March 28, 2026

Free in-person event

No tickets needed

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Mitchell Physics Building (MPHY) & Mitchell Institute (MIST)

578 University Drive, College Station, Texas 77843-4242

All children under 18 years old attending the Festival must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Texas A&M University and any third-party participants do not assume responsibility for the care, custody, or control of minors attending the Festival.

The tentative schedule will be posted at a later date. Please follow the Festival on social media for updates as they occur.

Sponsors

This event is sponsored by Halliburton, Marsha L. ’69 and Ralph F. Schilling ’68, Nancy and Robert L. Dunham ’63, Innolight Technology USA Inc., Col. Hal Schade ’67, Texas A&M University, The College of Arts and Sciences, The Department of Physics and Astronomy, and The George P. and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Institute For Fundamental Physics and Astronomy. We are grateful to all our donors.

Don’t miss the amazing

Science Circus by Rhys Thomas

The Science Circus is a completely entertaining comedy show that teaches the physics of juggling and acrobalance tricks. Because it works on so many levels, people often compare it to a Pixar movie.

LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENCE CIRCUS

Why You Should Join Us

Interactive Science

We will showcase dozens of exciting new demonstrations built by student teams affiliated with our DEEP Program.

Meet Scientists

Texas A&M professors will present fun science demonstrations so participants can interact with world experts.

Discover

Participants are encouraged to unleash their inner scientist with demonstrations and talks by asking questions directly with presenters.

Festival Parking

On-Site Parking

For families and/or guests, there will be FREE parking in lots 50 & 47. DO NOT park at local restaurants or you may get towed. Only use on-campus TAMU lots or garages.

ON-SITE PARKING INSTRUCTIONS

Bus Unloading & Parking

Bus drivers or school representatives must call and provide info to TAMU Transportation Services a week before the Festival. Please unload students along Ireland Street.

BUS DRIVER INSTRUCTIONS

Not sure where to go? Use our colorful map which shows Festival parking locations!

VIEW INTERACTIVE MAP

Watch some of Our

Promo Videos

TAMU Physics and Engineering Festival Promo

Real Physics Live Promo

Plan your visit to College Station

Food trucks, restaurants and hotels will be nearby

We work with local vendors to provide on-site food trucks. Additionally, restaurants, including McDonald’s, Subway, and Starbucks, are conveniently located within a 5-10 minute walking distance from the festival.

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On-campus for a unique experience

Texas A&M University invites audiences across Texas, the nation and even the world to get up-close and personal with our fun physics and astronomy demonstrations. This is the best way to engage with and learn about science!