Please check information boards on Levels 4 and 6 for schedule. Programs, films and schedules subject to change without notice.An agency of the Government of Ontario
Family Day WeekendFebruary 14, 15, 16 - 10 am to 5 pm
Electricity DemoDaily at 11:30 am, 1 pm, 2:30 pm, 4 pm
JiggiJump (age 0-8)Daily at 11 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm
You’ll get a charge out of the Van de Graaff generator (a.k.a. “The Ball That Makes Your Hair Stand Up”) and find out “what’s watt” with this whole electricity thing!
The Great Backyard Bird Count (age 0-8)Saturday & Sunday at 2:30 pm
Help us identify and tally the birds you see outside the KidSpark window, explore bird-related artifacts and find out more about our local feathered friends.
Papermaking DemoDaily at 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm
Science HotSpotDaily
Transform plants and scrap paper into new paper. Watch the papermaking demonstration and note the steps used to make paper. Take home the instructions and make your own!
Science on 2 WheelsDaily from 10 am - 5 pm
Discover the physics behind bikes, motorcycles and Segways - and striders for our youngest visitors. Presented by Honda.
Witness an exploding star and discover the destructive power of a black hole on this guided tour of the Universe at its most extreme. Limited capacity. Doors close promptly at show time.
Eyes On The Skies (age 0-5)Daily at 10:30 am, 11 am, 11:30 am
For children 5 years and under WITH their caregivers. Learn about the nighttime sky through singing, connect-the-stars constellations and a journey to the Moon! Limited capacity. Doors close promptly at show time.
Plug into live presentations about current science.
Bring your jumping shoes for this musical aerobic adventure, live on stage! Help JJ Kangeroo find the world’s greatest machine – somewhere in the Science Centre.
Research Live!Daily
Planetarium
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Weston Family Innovation Centre
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Weston Family Innovation Centre
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The Sky Tonight (age 5+)Daily at 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm
The Extreme Universe (age 8+)Daily at 12 pm, 1 pm
Discover what’s visible in the sky tonight and learn about upcoming celestial events. Limited capacity. Doors close promptly at show time.
PlanetariumSpace Hall
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PlanetariumSpace Hall
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Rock PaperScience Hall
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Rock PaperScience Hall
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Make It!Daily at 11:30 am, 2 pm
Join our Science Centre Hosts as we create and innovate together in this hands-on experience daily in our Challenge Zone.
ScienceDemonstrations & Workshops
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Shoppers Drug Mart® OMNIMAX® Theatre
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Rock PaperScience Hall
Daily at 11 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm
Bring your jumping shoes for this musical aerobic adventure, live on stage! JJ Kangaroo is loose in the Science Centre looking for the world's greatest machine and he needs our help to find it. It's a half hour of fun, fitness, music, lights and effects perfect for young children and families!
The World'sGreatest Machine
Daily from 10 am - 5 pm
“As easy as riding a bike” is harder than it looks! Find out more about the delicate balance of physics, physical coordination, and practice involved in a fun ride. Visitors between 18 months and 5 years old are invited to learn new skills, practice balancing, and build body awareness in the Strider Rider area. (parental supervision required, limited number available)
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Science on 2 Wheels
Science Centre + IMAX Film ComboAdult $28 | Youth & Senior $22 | Child $19
Admission waived for a Support Person accompanying a person with a disability.
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Your data makes a difference. Participate in studies led by local researchers and help them make advancements in science and technology. Look for the Research Live! stations in KidSpark and the Rock Paper Science Hall.
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