Darwin Day Celebration 2025: Bryce Hand

Liverpool Public Library 310 Tulip Street , Liverpool, NY, United States

Join us on February 2nd to celebrate Charles Darwin’s birthday! Our favorite Emeritus Professor of Geology, CNY Humanist Bryce Hand, will tell us about interactions he’s had with creationists. We’ll … Continued

Movie Night at UT-Tyler: Serengeti

Tyler Junior College 1327 S. Baxter Ave, Tyler, TX, TX, United States

A public screening of "Serengeti" by K2Films at at the TJC Earth and Space Science Center.

Free

The story of the human brain, with Jim Al-Khalili

Conway Hall 25 Red Lion Square, London, United Kingdom

The most remarkable and mysterious object in the cosmos sits inside our heads. Our brains, the centres of consciousness, logic, and creativity, have nearly 100 billion neurons forming some 100 … Continued

Darwin Day at Arkansas State University

Arkansas State University 101 North Caraway Road, Jonesboro, AR, United States

The third annual Darwin Day series of events will take place at Arkansas State University from Saturday, Feb. 8, through Friday, Feb. 14. “Our theme this year is biodiversity and … Continued

Darwin Day at Discovery Science Place

University of Texas at Tyler, Discovery Science Place, Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX, United States

Activities will include a booth with university student volunteers, videos about the diversity and evolution of life and interactive displays. Regular admission required.

Darwin Day Lipari – XIV ed.

Gattopardo Park Hotel via Isabella Conti, Lipari, Messina, Italy

M.C. Martinelli: Novità dal Neolitico. C. Blandino: Le banche del germoplasma, scrigni di biodiversità. A.I. Di Paola: LIFESEEDFORCE: il progetto per salvare dall’estinzione alcune specie iconiche della flora eoliana. P. … Continued

28th Annual Darwin Day Celebration

Museum of Science and Curiosity 400 Jibboom St, Sacramento, CA, United States

Darwin Day celebration is happy to be back at MOSAC! The second longest-running Darwin Day celebration in the world is happy to be back at MOSAC. This annual celebration features … Continued

$25

Darwin Day at Discovery Science Place

University of Texas at Tyler, Discovery Science Place, Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX, United States

Activities will include a booth with university student volunteers, videos about the diversity and evolution of life and interactive displays. Regular admission required.

Free

Darwin Day Part 1: James E. Strick

Morris Library Morris Library, 114, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, United States

Celebrate Darwin Day with a keynote lecture by James E. Strick, professor and chair of the Science, Technology and Society Program at Franklin and Marshall College. This year's presentation delves into … Continued

Darwin Day Lecture with Richard Dawkins and David French

Langford Auditorium,Vanderbilt University Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Vanderbilt is excited to host the inaugural public event in its Scopes Centennial series. Richard Dawkins will join noted New York Times Columnist and Dialogue Vanderbilt Fellow David French to discuss the role of science in … Continued

Free

4th Annual Darwin Day Research Symposium Lecture

Carroll College Wiegand Amphitheater 1601 N Benton Ave., Helena, MT, United States

Join us on Tuesday, February 11 at 5:30 p.m. in Carroll College's Simperman Hall Wiegand Auditorium for the 4th Annual Darwin Day Research Symposium with University of Montana Postdoctoral Scientist … Continued

Free

Darwin Day at SDSU

San Diego State University 5500 Campanile Dr, San Diego, CA, United States

Darwin Day is an international celebration held annually on February 12 that honors the life and legacy of Charles Darwin, the British naturalist best known for his groundbreaking work on the theory … Continued

Darwin Days 2025

Paleontological Research Institution 1259 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY, United States

Celebrating Charles Darwin Darwin Days 2025 explores hominins, whales, evolution education, and more! February 12th - 15th Darwin Day is an annual, international commemoration of the birthday and ideas of … Continued

Darwin Day Dinner

Poppy and Parliament 117 North Side Square, Huntsville, AL, United States

Come celebrate the work of Charles Darwin on his birthday with top-notch British food in downtown Huntsville. We can chat about how far Evolutionary Science has come since its inception.

Free

Darwin Day Lecture: Darwin and the Art of Botany

North Carolina Botanical Garden 100 Old Mason Farm Rd., Chapel Hill, NC, United States

With Jim Costa, Executive Director, Highlands Biological Station Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM ET; followed by a reception sponsored by the Carolina Biodiversity Collaborative Location: … Continued

Darwin Day – Evolution und Medizin

Siegmund Freud Universität Freudplatz 3, Wien, Austria

Anlässlich des Darwin Day 2025 und auch als Test für eine Humanistische Akademie findet heute ein Vortrag über Charles Darwin an der Siegmund Freud Universität statt. Der Humanistische Verband Österreich … Continued

Free

The Scopes Trial in History and Folklore

University of Tennessee Knoxville 1502 Cumberland Ave., Knoxville, TN, United States

A century ago in Dayton, Tennessee, sensation-loving journalists of the 1920s transformed a small-town misdemeanor trial, brought under a new state law against teaching the theory of evolution in public … Continued

The Past is the Key to the Future: Oregon’s Fossil Rodents and the Impacts of Environmental Change

The Museum of Natural and Cultural History 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR, United States

Humans’ impact on the environment is reshaping climates and landscapes. To understand these changes and guess at our future, we must look back to the deep past. Join paleontologist Samantha … Continued

Included with regular admission; free for MNCH members and UO ID card holders. Show your Oregon Trail or other EBT card for an admission discount.

Ninth Annual Darwin Day and Wehner Research Symposium

Montclair State University 1 Normal Ave., Montclair, NJ, United States

Tentative Schedule of Events 08:30 Poster setup and continental breakfast – CELS Atrium 09:00 Welcome Drs. Matt Schuler, Kevin Bilyk, Quinn Vega and Christos Suriano followed by Dr. Lora Billings, … Continued

Free

Evolution Day 2025

UC Berkeley Essig Museum 1170 Valley Life Science Building, Berkeley, CA, United States

Each year, the Essig Museum celebrates the birthdays of Charles Darwin (February 12th, 1809), Alfred Russel Wallace (January 8th, 1823), and Henry Bates (February 8th, 1825) with special behind-the-scenes tours of our collection in the Valley … Continued

Free

2025 Darwin Day Lecture: Nina Jablonski

114 Welch Building, Penn State University University Park, PA, United States

The Skin in the Game of Evolution: How human skin illustrates Darwinian evolution and much more Featuring Nina Jablonski, Ph.D., Atherton and Evan Pugh Professor Emerita of Anthropology, Penn State … Continued

Free

Darwin Day at the Thomas A. Greene Geological Museum

Thomas A. Greene Geological Museum Lapham Hall 168, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Darwin Day is a community science outreach event celebrating the life and times of one of the most brilliant and influential Victorian naturalists, Charles R. Darwin. Darwin was an avid … Continued

How evolution gave us Free Will

Peter Froggatt Centre, Queens University Belfast 7, 9 College Park E, Belfast, United Kingdom

How do we come to have free will? Did it evolve with our brains? Could Artificial Intelligence evolve free will? The debate among scientists and philosophers about free will is … Continued

Free

Darwin Day Part 2

University of Delaware 221 Academy Street, Neward, DE, United States

Charles Darwin was born on 12 February 1809. The University of Delaware will join event organizers from around the world to virtually celebrate Darwin’s contributions to humanity, science and rational thought with talks by scientists and scholars on a variety of related topics. Charles Darwin was born on 12 February 1809. The University of Delaware will join event organizers from around the world to virtually celebrate Darwin’s contributions to humanity, science and rational thought with talks by scientists and scholars on a variety of related topics.

Darwin Day 2025 Celebration at the McClung

McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture 1327 Circle Park Drive, Knoxville, Tennesee

Mark your calendars, Charles Darwin is turning 216! Join museum educators and UT scientists at the McClung's annual celebration of Darwin Day. Visitors are welcome to engage in family-friendly activity … Continued

Free

Iowa City Darwin Day: Science Fest

Welcome to Iowa City Darwin Day: Science Fest, a grand celebration of science and its many contributions to humanity! We will welcome three speakers for talks on Friday April 4th and … Continued

Free

Central New York Humanist Association’s Darwin Day Celebration 2026

North Syracuse Public Library 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse, NY, United States

Please join us to celebrate the birthday of Charles Darwin. We’ll watch a video about a timely science-related topic, and have time for discussion and science-themed snacks before wrapping up … Continued

Free

Darwin Day Tyler 2026

Tyler Junior College 1327 S. Baxter Ave, Tyler, TX, TX, United States

Join us in the Apache Rooms for Darwin Day Tyler 2026 Keynote Speaker is Dr. David DeGregori. Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics in the School of Medicine, University of Colorado, Anschutz

Darwin Day Speaker and Hub Anniversary Party

Secular Hub 3100 Downing St. #C, Denver, CO, United States

Where: Secular Hub 254 Knox Ct Denver, CO, 80205 13 Years of The Hub & The Fight for Science! Celebrate two milestones in one night! The Talk: Nick Schweitzer explores the fascinating … Continued

Darwin Week 2026

Indian INstitute of Science Education and Research Mohali Sector 81 SAS Nagar Knowledge City, Mohali, Punjab, India

This is a weeklong event where various biology-related events are organized such as, 1. Connections - this is a game type event related to biology 2. Biology quiz - this … Continued

2026 Darwin Festival

Salem State University 352 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA, United States

Salem State's annual Darwin FestivalSM is a weeklong event that celebrates the work of Charles Darwin, with sessions from leading researchers celebrating the field of biology and its impact on today's world. … Continued

Free

Darwin Days 2026

Paleontological Research Institution 1259 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY, United States

Darwin Days 2026 explores the marvelous world of mollusks, evolution education, and more! February 10th - 14th Darwin Day is an annual, international commemoration of the birthday and ideas of … Continued

Darwin Day Fun at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum

Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum 75 North Water Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States

Celebrate Darwin Day with a story and hands-on science! At 10 a.m., children ages 2-5 will enjoy a storybook reading of Grandmother Fish and the science of evolution. Then, kids of all … Continued

“Extreme Weapons: A Natural History” with Dr. Douglas J. Emlen

J.F. Crow Institute for the Study of Evolution, University of Wisconsin-Madison 500 Lincoln Dr., Genetics/Biotech Room 1111, Madison, United States

Wisconsin Evolution J.F. Crow Institute for the Study of Evolution Darwin Day Lecture Spring 2026 Extreme Weapons: A Natural History Dr. Douglas Emlen Montana Regents Professor of Biology, University of … Continued

Free

Darwin Day 2026

Pacific Lutheran University - Rieke Science Center 12180 Park Ave S, Parkland, WA, United States

The Biology & Psychology departments will celebrate Darwin Day with science-themed activities – we’d love to have you join us! Darwin Day honors scientific inquiry, persistence, and curiosity. Held every … Continued

Free

Darwin Week Research Symposium

College of Charleston 66 George St, Charleston, SC, United States

This year when we celebrate Charles Darwin's birthday on campus, we would like to also celebrate all the amazing science research that is taking place on campus. The Darwin Week Research Symposium will feature lightning talks … Continued

Free

Charles Darwin in the Galapagos Islands

Gwinnett County Public Library 4817 Church St NW, Lilburn, GA, United States

Join us to learn about Charles Darwin's journey to the Galapagos Islands and his theory of natural selection.

Free

Journey into Darkness: The Allegory of the Cave

Zoom Webinar NY, United States

NABT and NCSE are proud to present an encore presentation of the 2025 Evolution Symposium, presented at the NABT Conference in St. Louis. Plan to join us on Thursday, February 12th at 7:00 PM ET (6:00 … Continued

Free

Today’s Junk, Tomorrow’s Triumph: Lessons on Evolutionary Contingency, Inertia, and Innovation from the Long-Term Evolution Experiment with E. coli

Fountain Street Church - Chapel 24 Fountain NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Please join us for a lecture, Today’s Junk, Tomorrow’s Triumph: Lessons on Evolutionary Contingency, Inertia, and Innovation from the Long-Term Evolution Experiment with E. coli presented by Evolutionary Biologist, Dr. Zachary Blount. Dr. Zachary … Continued

Free

Science Lounge – Darwin Day Valentine’s Soirée

The Denver Museum of Science and Nature 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, United States

Join us as we honor Charles Darwin, the father of evolutionary theory, with a night of romance and discovery. Tickets are on-sale — grab yours now! Dive into a lively … Continued

$30

The Genetic Book of the Dead with Richard Dawkins

Milner Centre for Evolution at the University of Bath 4 East South, Claverton Down, Bath, United Kingdom

Richard Dawkins will be in conversation about his latest book on evolution for the Milner Centre for Evolution's Darwin Day event. Richard Dawkins Live Event at the University of Bath … Continued

Free

Evolution Day 2026 at the Essig Museum

UC Berkeley Essig Museum 1170 Valley Life Science Building, Berkeley, CA, United States

Each year, the Essig Museum celebrates the birthdays of Charles Darwin (February 12th, 1809), Alfred Russel Wallace (January 8th, 1823), and Henry Bates (February 8th, 1825) with special behind-the-scenes tours of our collection in the Valley … Continued

Free

Darwin Day: Wehner Research Symposium

Montclair State University 1 Normal Ave., Montclair, NJ, United States

Join us for a day celebrating the life of Charles Darwin. There will be a keynote address, student talks and posters. More information as the event approaches! Students interested in … Continued

Free

Darwin Day with Dr. Matthew Morris

St Mary's University 14500 Bannister Road, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Darwin famously wrote “If it could be demonstrated that any complex organ existed, which could not possibly have been formed by numerous, successive, slight modifications, my theory would absolutely break … Continued

Darwin Day 2026

Greene Geological Gallery (Lapham 168) 3209 North Maryland Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Darwin Day is a public outreach event celebrating the life and times of one of the most brilliant and influential Victorian naturalists, Charles R. Darwin. Darwin was an avid geologist … Continued

Free

Darwin Day: Valentine’s Edition

KU Natural History Museum 1345 Jayhawk Blvd., University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, United States

Join us for a unique museum mashup: celebrate Valentine’s Day at the same time as Charles Darwin’s birthday! Learn about Darwin’s life, colleagues & contemporaries, and their scientific discoveries. And … Continued

If we only had a brain!: anatomy and evolution in extinct dinosaurs

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 1 Hairpin Dr, Edwardsville, IL, United States

Each year, the Department of Biological Sciences celebrates Darwin Day by hosting a speaker in our Ralph W. Axtell Lecture Series. The event takes place around the birthday of Charles Darwin (February … Continued

Free

Science Night Live: Annual Darwin Day Celebration – Ancient Trees Bring New Knowledge in Our Rapidly Changing World

Helene Fortunoff Theater 127 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY, United States

Hofstra Cultural Center and the Department of Geology, Environment, and Sustainability present Science Night Live Join Us for Our Annual Darwin Day Celebration: Ancient Trees Bring New Knowledge in Our Rapidly Changing World Dr. Neil Pederson will … Continued

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Darwin Day at Texas A&M University

The Gardens at TAMU 556 John Kimbrough Blvd, College Station, TX, United States

An Annual Celebration of All Things Biology! WHEN: Friday February 27th from 5 – 8 pm WHERE: The Gardens at Texas A&M University Darwin Day is is a FREE event open to … Continued

Free

Iowa City Darwin Day: Science Fest

University of Iowa 210 East Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA, United States

Welcome to Iowa City Darwin Day: Science Fest, a grand celebration of science and its many contributions to humanity! We will welcome our speakers for talks on Friday, April 10th and … Continued

Free

Darwin Day 2026

Università degli Studi di Bari - Sistema Museale di Ateneo Via Celso Ulpiani, 27 (presso Villa la Rocca), Bari, BA, Italy

Il Sistema Museale di Ateneo dell’Università degli Studi di Bari è lieto di invitarvi a partecipare, giovedì 12 febbraio all’International Darwin Day, giornata di studi dedicata al naturalista Charles Darwin. … Continued

Free