Forest of Reading® Festival

Join the Science Centre team at Canada’s largest literary festival for young readers!  

Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay West
Toronto, Ontario
M5J 2G8

Tuesday, May 13 & Wednesday, May 14, 2025 
10 a.m.–2 p.m. 

Are you ready to gather with your favourite authors, illustrators and hundreds of young readers at Harbourfront Centre? Join us at the Forest of Reading® Festival on May 13 and 14 for hands-on activities and fun! Build, experiment and explore simple science concepts with our enthusiastic team of experts. Plus, check out some of our favourite science books including Why Does My Shadow Follow Me and Why Don’t Cars Run on Apple Juice?   

Please note that activities are subject to change and may not be available at certain times.  

The Forest of Reading® Festival is a paid event. Tickets cost $24 plus HST. Please visit the event’s website for more information and to purchase tickets. Ontario Science Centre activities are included with admission.  

The Forest of Reading® is a project of Ontario Library Association. 

Plan a visit to KidSpark at Harbourfront Centre while you’re at the Forest of Reading® Festival! Learn more and book tickets.