Tomatosphere
Online
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 […]
46 events found.
Events for October 6, 2026
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Tomatosphere Adventure
Online
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
Online
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
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.
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
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 […]
The ‘Why?’ Library
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
Online
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
Future of Food
Online
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
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
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 […]
The Matilda Effect: Erased Women in STEM Series
L. E. Carmichael’s website MT
Online
This Science Literacy Week, discover the women in STEM that history tried to erase. Daily blog posts from award-winning scientist and author, L. E. Carmichael, will feature women from the […]
Free
Do-It-Yourself Crystal Kits
In-Person
Grow your own salt crystals at home! Pick up a free take-and-make kit with instructions, Epsom salts, a measuring cup and string. At home you’ll need a small glass or […]
Free
Science Literacy Week at the Okanagan Science Centre: Free Admission
In-Person
Join us at the Okanagan Science Centre for Science Literacy Week, October 6–11, with FREE admission all week! Explore the wonders of science through daily planetarium shows exploring our universe […]
Ongoing
‘Teeming Gardens’ Exhibition
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
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
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
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
Online
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
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.
Nanualuk – Nordic Expedition
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
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!
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
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
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 […]
Interactive exhibition | Signs of life
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 […]
Movie | Encounters in the Milky Way
In-Person
This event is bilingual. Just as the planets orbit the Sun, our Solar System continues its own journey through our Galaxy. Explore the Milky Way, discover its history, its future, […]
Exhibition | A Shared World
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
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
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
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 […]
Field Notes on Curiosity: Telling Your Science Story Through Zine-Making
In-Person
Where has your curiosity taken you? Whether you study science, work in a lab or just love noticing the natural world, you have a story worth telling. In this hands-on […]
Free
Solar Telescope Viewing
In-Person
What does the sun look like up close? Astronomers from the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics will set up special solar telescopes outside Gerstein so you can view sunspots, […]
Free
Sci Facts & Snacks
In-Person
Put your science IQ to the test! Stop by outside Gerstein, answer a tricky trivia question, and spin the wheel to win a snack.Where: Outside the Gerstein Science Information Centre […]
Free
bewildering brains – curieux cerveaux
In-Person
As part of Science Literacy Week, the Centre for Research on Brain, Language and Music is pleased to present a fun-filled afternoon of interactive science activities, games, arts and crafts. […]
STEM Storytime: Super Sniffers
Online
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
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? […]
Guided walk for older people | Discovering birds
In-Person
This event will be held in FrenchJoin us every Tuesday at Jacques-Cartier Park for a friendly get-together, where sharing, nature and discovering local biodiversity are the order of the day! […]
Free
DEMO: 3D Printing Live!
In-Person
Did you know U of T students, staff and faculty can use two 3D printers at Gerstein? Watch a MakerBot Sketch Large printer in action, learn what 3D printing can […]
Free
Spooky Halloween Magic Potions
In-Person
Mix, fizz, stretch, and discover! In this hands-on Science Literacy Week program, school-age kids will create colourful bubbling “magic potions” and make their own stretchy slime that’s super gooey. Ages […]
Dash and Dot Robotics
In-Person
Explore the world of coding with Dash robots! Kids complete fun challenges using simple drag-and-drop coding. Offered as part of Digital Inclusion Week and Science Literacy Week.Where: York Woods Branch, […]
Free
Escape From the Lab
In-Person
Something has gone wrong in the lab, and only your team can solve the mystery! Work together to uncover clues, crack codes and complete challenges in this science-themed escape room.Where: […]
Free
Library Crawl: Science Libraries
In-Person
Celebrate Science Literacy Week on a guided walking tour of six science-focused libraries on the St. George campus. The route also takes in some of the most scenic corners of […]
Free
Author Talk with Briony Penn: The Seabird Trials
Online
Award-winning writer, naturalist and environmental activist, Briony Penn, will discuss her new book, Seabird Trials: How A Scientist Took Big Oil to Court and Won. At a time when scientists […]
Galaxies 101
In-Person
Join us for both Science Literacy Week and World Space Week as we host fun engaging space exploration themed activities across several City of Mississauga Library Locations. Today’s theme is […]
Science Cabaret | Understanding and Demystifying Cybersecurity and Fraud
In-Person
Online fraud and cyberattacks are becoming increasingly common and can affect anyone. This presentation will help you better understand the basic concepts of cybersecurity related to fraud, as well as […]
Free