The next Festival will be March 28, 2026!

2025 Physics & Engineering Festival

April 5, 2025

Free in-person event

No tickets needed

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.

2025 Schedule

RSVP / Add To Calendar

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

Festival Speakers

Dr. Adam Smith

Chief Scientific Officer for Nobel Prize Outreach

Col. Michael E. Fossum '80

Astronaut; COO/Executive Professor at Texas A&M, Galveston; VP of Texas A&M; and Superintendent of Texas A&M Maritime Academy

Dr. Katherine Freese

Professor at the University of Texas at Austin; Director of the Weinberg Institute and the Texas Center for Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics; Member of the National Academy of Sciences

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.

Need a place to stay?

See Hotels in College Station

Visitors

Interactive Demos

Schools

Join Us

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!

Festival Resources

Press Release (Feb 4)

Press Release (March 31)

2025 Festival Poster (pdf)

Welcome List & Map (pdf)

Please contact us at festival@physics.tamu.edu if you have questions or would like more information.