Science Festival: ULCO's Animaconf

Discovery October 10, 2026

About the event

Researchers at the Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale are offering a unique science outreach experience that combines an engaging lecture, hands-on experiments, and active audience participation. This “Animaconf” alternates between accessible explanations, live scientific demonstrations, and interactive quizzes, inviting participants to observe, experiment, and question the phenomena around us in a friendly and dynamic atmosphere. Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes; for ages 8 and up. Free admission. The Cité de la dentelle et de la mode is open every day except Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Oct 10

Saturday 10 oct 15h00

Venue 135 quai du Commerce 62100 Calais
Price Free
Category Discovery

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Cité de la dentelle et de la mode

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