Demos, Programs + Special Events

The personal Science Centre experience can’t be beat! From kid research to solar observing to science forums for adults, we’ve got lots of specialized programming and events happening throughout the year. Check out special events and programs happening now.

Today: December 05, 2023

A dinosaur made of found materials including plastic forks, buttons, egg cartons and a red solo cup.
The Maker Junction December 05, 2023 11:00-3:00 PM

Make your own moving machine while learning about simple machines, circuitry and more.
A host displays a fossil.
Fossils & Footprints December 05, 2023 11:30-12:30 PM

Learn how to handle real dinosaur fossils and castings while you uncover clues about the prehistoric creatures they belonged to.
An interactive wooden panel with instructions to send to a robot. Includes a large green "GO" button and red "STOP" button.
Ready, Set, Robotics! December 05, 2023 1:00-2:00 PM

Explore robotics and coding basics with our Science Hosts in this fun new program, happening daily.

Upcoming Events:

A dinosaur made of found materials including plastic forks, buttons, egg cartons and a red solo cup.
The Maker Junction December 06, 2023 11:00-3:00 PM

Make your own moving machine while learning about simple machines, circuitry and more.
A host displays a fossil.
Fossils & Footprints December 06, 2023 11:30-12:30 PM

Learn how to handle real dinosaur fossils and castings while you uncover clues about the prehistoric creatures they belonged to.
An interactive wooden panel with instructions to send to a robot. Includes a large green "GO" button and red "STOP" button.
Ready, Set, Robotics! December 06, 2023 1:00-2:00 PM

Explore robotics and coding basics with our Science Hosts in this fun new program, happening daily.
A woman holding a vial.
Spit for Science December 09, 2023 10:45-4:30 PM

Participate in Spit for Science, a study about genetics led by SickKids researchers.
Two presenters onstage with a black curtain behind them. One spins a basketball on his finger, and the other answers an old-fashioned telephone.
The Great Canadian Invention Circus December 29, 2023 12:00-12:40 PM 3:00-3:40 PM

Be wowed this Winter Break with an exciting live show all about Canada’s coolest inventions.
Three smiling children celebrate with confetti.
Noon Year's Eve December 31, 2023 10:00-12:00 PM

Ring in the new year with the Science Centre! Join us on the morning of December 31 for hands-on science activities, demos and more.
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