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Tomatosphere

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Tomatosphere What happens when tomato seeds go to space? Order your seeds for students to plant, grow and investigate “space” tomato seeds while discovering how plants could help feed future […]

Tomatosphere Adventure

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Tomatosphere Adventure Can you grow tomatoes on Mars? Students explore plant science and photosynthesis in Minecraft Education before heading to Mars to build a greenhouse and grow their own space […]

GRIL’s AquaQuiz

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As part of Science Literacy Week, the GRIL Student Committee has organised an AquaQuiz for you. Come and test your knowledge before 12 October. There are prizes to be won […]

Canada Agriculture and Food Museum New Exhibition: Cultivating Canadian Ingenuity

Canada Agriculture and Food Museum 901 Prince of Wales Dr, Ottawa
In-Person

“Innovating” means applying a new idea, practice, or technology to something that already exists to improve it. In agriculture, such advances can impact food, fibre, medicine, energy sources, and other […]

Included in cost of admission

Brain. Body. Books.

University of Toronto – University College Library 15 King's College Circle, Toronto
In-Person

Borrow a book about the brain from University College Library! Discover how the study of the mind connects with language, biology, computer science, anthropology and more, with picks from UC’s […]

Free

Science Literacy Week at the Toronto Zoo: Curiosity Unleashed

Toronto Zoo 2000 Meadowvale Road, Toronto
In-Person

The Toronto Zoo is celebrating Science Literacy Week with a full week of family-friendly programming built around this year’s theme, Curiosity Unleashed.Meet the Guardians talks: learn about climate change, sustainable […]

TELUS IMAX® Cinema | Wild Asia

Centre des sciences de Montreal 2 rue de la Commune Ouest, Montréal
In-Person

This event is bilingual   From Monday to Friday, there are several showtimes for the French and English versions. Life in the extremes Asia is a remarkable continent, with a […]

Science World On The Road in Chilliwack Schools

Chilliwack BC SD 33 Elementary Schools 8430 Cessna Drive, Chilliwack
In-Person

Science World’s On The Road team kicks off the 2026/27 School year October 5 to 8 with some big outreach impact over four days in Chilliwack’s School District 33. With […]

Free

The ‘Why?’ Library

École Gabriel des courtois 70 Bd Ste Anne O, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts
In-Person

Why is the sky blue? How do bees communicate? What lies at the bottom of the oceans or in the vastness of space? Curiosity is the starting point for all […]

Free

The Many Faces of Marie-Victorin

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This event will be held in French only. An introduction to the many facets of Marie-Victorin, a great Quebec scientist who knew how to spark curiosity.

Free

Monitor Local Biodiversity With Your Phone

EcoSpark Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St., Suite 174, Toronto
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Are you looking for a way to spend time outside in nature while contributing to a worthy cause? Then this micro-volunteering opportunity is perfect for you! EcoSpark is an environmental […]

Free

Future of Food

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Register your class for any Future of Food program by October 19, 2026, for a chance for your school to be selected to host a live event featuring Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut […]

Exhibition | Cabinet of Curiosities

Bibliothèque du Cégep Garneau 1660, boulevard de l'Entente, Québec
In-Person

This event is in French. What if scientific objects had a story to tell you? Dive into the fascinating world of scientific instruments from the past and discover the secrets […]

Free
Ongoing

‘Teeming Gardens’ Exhibition

Centre d’interprétation du Marais 69 chemin Roy, Magog
In-Person

This event is bilingual *Teeming Gardens* explores the subtle connections between insects and plants through Sophie Rozenn Boucher’s teeming world. By combining watercolour, cyanotype and digital collage, the artist reveals […]

Curiosity Trivia Engagement Board

University of Toronto – University College Library 15 King's College Circle, Toronto
In-Person

Every day of Science Literacy Week, two new science trivia questions go up on the board at University College Library. Vote for the answer you think is right, then check […]

Free

Fascinating bats

Biodôme de Montréal 4777 avenue Pierre-De Coubertin, Montréal
In-Person

The only flying mammal on the planet, the bat is sometimes unloved, but certainly misunderstood. Come and discover the vital ecological role played by bats in this animated short. See […]

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Dental Trivia Unleashed

University of Toronto – Dentistry Library 124 Edward Street, Toronto
In-Person

What does dental care look like in extreme heat, underwater, or in space? Drop by the Dentistry Library to read fun facts on dentistry in extreme environments and try the […]

Free

Live STEM

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LIVE STEM brings hands-on learning directly into your classroom! Join us for a 45-minute virtual session designed for educators and students to learn, explore, and problem-solve together! Take advantage of […]

For a scientific Montreal

Écoles primaires de Montréal Montréal
In-Person

Science and technology activities led in primary school classes by science students from the 12 CEGEPs that are members of the Regroupement des cégeps de Montréal.

Interactive exhibition | Signs of life

Centre des sciences de Montreal 2 rue de la Commune Ouest, Montréal
In-Person

This event is bilingual   The search for extraterrestrial life is becoming a family activity The Universe is calling you! With the help of Penta-Oculus the alien, discover the mysteries […]

Nanualuk – Nordic Expedition

Centre des sciences de Montreal 2 rue de la Commune Ouest, Montréal
In-Person

This event is bilingual   ᓇᓄᐊᓗᒃ – Get started with an exciting interactive family activity! Set off on a quest packed with activities for children of all ages. Using a […]

Activities for 0-to-7-year-olds | Mini mondo

Centre des sciences de Montreal 2 rue de la Commune Ouest, Montréal
In-Person

This event is bilingual   A mini world of educational activities for children aged 0 to 7 Step into Mini Mondo, a fascinating world of interactive play divided into three […]

Funny Animals | A hilarious photo safari!

Centre des sciences de Montreal 2 rue de la Commune Ouest, Montréal
In-Person

This event is bilingual A fun family activity to discover the comical side of animals!Meet a bunch of friendly animals captured in the moment during funny, heart-warming or surprising moments.They’re […]

Interactive family exhibition | Human

Centre des sciences de Montreal 2 rue de la Commune Ouest, Montréal
In-Person

This event is bilingual A family activity to help you discover who you are and what you’ll become! You are the result of millions of transformations. Enjoy an interactive experience […]

Family | Explore – Science on a Grand Scale

Centre des sciences de Montreal 2 rue de la Commune Ouest, Montréal
In-Person

This event is bilingual The perfect interactive family activity for exploring science! When it comes to things to do in Montreal, Explore has mastered the science of fun. Discover the […]

Exhibition | A Shared World

Biosphere 160 Chem. du Tour de l'isle, Montréal
In-Person

This event is bilingual The Biosphère presents the art and science exhibition ‘A Shared World’. It is an invitation to reconsider the way we live on Earth. The exhibition brings […]

Exhibition | This is where Montreal was founded

Pointe-à-Callière 350 place Royale, Montréal
In-Person

This event is bilingual The Pointe-à-Callière Museum pays a heartfelt tribute to Paul de Chomedey de Maisonneuve and Jeanne Mance in the exhibition *This is where Montreal was founded*. The […]

Exhibition | Greece of the Heroes: In the Days of Troy

Pointe-à-Callière 350 place Royale, Montréal
In-Person

This event is bilingual The exhibition Greece of the Heroes: In the Time of Troy at the Pointe-à-Callière Museum offers a unique opportunity to trace the origins of the myths […]

Exhibition | Pleasures

Musée de la civilisation 85, rue Dalhousie, Québec
In-Person

This event is bilingual Pleasure – what exactly is it for? Through this exhibition at the Musée de la civilisation in Québec, discover a phenomenon that is as universal as […]

UTM Library’s Curiosity Quest

University of Toronto – Mississauga Library 3359 Mississauga Road, Mississauga
In-Person

Drop in to the UTM Library for a break full of curiosity: play science trivia, take on the “Guess what’s in the box?” challenge, unwind with a collaborative colouring activity, […]

Free

STEM Storytime: Sounds All Around

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As part of Science Literacy Week, Lexie and Lenny are getting curious, asking questions, and discovering how people and animals explore the amazing world around them! Today, they’re learning about […]

The Carnivore Greenhouse

Parc Marie-Victorin 385, boul. Marie-Victorin, Kingsey Falls
In-Person

This event will be held in French only.   Find out more about carnivorous plants – these mysterious and intriguing plants! How does their trap work? What do they eat? […]

Molecular cuisine with Les Neurones Atomiques

Bibliothèque Sainte-Rosalie 13 955, avenue Morissette, Saint-Hyacinthe
In-Person

Here is a workshop where the science of the atom meets the kitchen, and where pupils can make their own fruit juice ‘caviar’ and taste it. Their brains will be […]

Free

After School Club: Digest This! Biogas Workshop

Toronto Public Library – Morningside Branch 4279 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto
In-Person

In honour of Science Literacy Week, Relay Education leads a hands-on workshop on biogas. Kids will learn how digesting organic waste can produce renewable energy, how biogas helps reduce our […]

Free

STEAM Learning Lab – Entomology

Hamilton Public Library – Waterdown Branch 163 Dundas Street East, Waterdown
In-Person

Bugs take centre stage at this drop-in STEAM lab. Kids dig into the world of insects through hands-on science, technology, engineering, art and math activities. Where: Waterdown Branch, Program Room […]

Free