Malvern Library is set to host an innovation day for all the family.

The Malvern Festival of Innovation will return this year with its popular family day on Saturday (October 5).

The event, open between 9.30am and 3.30pm, will feature a number of hands-on exhibits to get children excited about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

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Dr Adrian Burden, the managing director of Innovate Malvern and the organiser of the event, said: "As in previous years, the event is free for all to attend and the day promises to be an inspiring day for our scientists and engineers of the future."

There will also be coding and computing activities courtesy of the Malvern Code Club, Malvern Raspberry Pi Jams, and BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.

Local company IASME Consortium Ltd will also be providing activities and information about cyber security.

The Malvern Radar and Technology History Society (MRATHS) will be on hand for those interested in learning how Malvern has contributed to technological innovation over the years.

The Institute of Physics will offer a variety of experiments and activities for those interested in the physical sciences.

Budding engineers will have the chance to see UBRacing’s latest student formula racing car, and get hands-on at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers stand.

There will also be a range of activities at the Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET)’s stand.

Other attractions include a display of rocks and fossils, a microscopy demonstration, and a chance to learn more about new educational technology startup Wandimo, which combines learning with physical activity.

Organisers have thanked all the organisations getting involved on the day, particularly sponsors BCS the Chartered Institute for IT, IMechE and The IET.

More details are available online at festival-innovation.com/programme/the-family-day.