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 9, 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
EXHIBITION: Life Inside the Cell
In-Person
Something is appearing on the blank walls of Gerstein’s Heritage Reading Room over the course of the week. Drop by each day to watch it take shape, or follow the […]
Free
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
Science Literacy Week: Trivia Contest & Displays!
In-Person
The Ontario Tech and Durham College libraries are marking Science Literacy Week with a week-long trivia contest on inventions, the year’s library theme. A new question goes up each day […]
Free
Facts in the Stacks Math Trivia: Fields Medal Edition
In-Person
U of T’s Jacob Tsimerman won the Fields Medal in 2026. Test what you know about mathematics’ best-known prize in a trivia game at the Math Library, with prizes to […]
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
Monitor Local Biodiversity With Your Phone
Online
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
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
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 […]
Virtual Reality | The Mysteries of the Cosmos
In-Person
Immersive Experience Making its Canadian debut, “Smithsonian: The Mysteries of the Cosmos” transports Montreal audiences to the far reaches of the universe with an experience dedicated to exploring stars and […]
Virtual Reality | Napoleon: The Immersive Epic
In-Person
This event is bilingual. Equipped with virtual reality headsets, the audience spends 28 minutes wandering through a collective adventure set in the heart of Napoleon’s reign. Becoming active participants in […]
Immersive exhibition | Mind of a Serial Killer: The Experience
In-Person
This event is bilingual Produced by Exhibition Hub and Fever, ‘Mind of a Serial Killer: The Experience’ explores the workings of the criminal mind and the investigative work behind […]
$29.90
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
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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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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Science Literacy Week: Coffee & Book Chat in the Library
In-Person
Free coffee, treats and a table of science books in the library lobby. Drop in to browse, borrow, and chat about scientific curiosity. Where: North Oshawa Library, Lobby. Who: Ontario […]
Free
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 […]
Explore and Play
In-Person
Themed activity stations where toddlers and preschoolers can explore, build and create alongside their caregivers. Where: Waterdown Branch, Program Room – 163 Dundas Street East, Waterdown Who: Toddlers and preschoolers […]
Free
Activity Booklet: The Mysteries of Halloween
Online
The Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach in collaboration with Let’s Talk Science at McGill University, has put together a lovely free online booklet of self-paced activities about Halloween. […]
Free
LEGO Build and Play
In-Person
Drop in any time during the afternoon to design, build and test LEGO creations. All the bricks are supplied by the library. Where: Central Library, Children’s Department – 55 York […]
Free
STEM Storytime: A World at Your Fingertips
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? […]
Assembling a True’s beaked whale skeleton: a real head-scratcher!
In-Person
At the Marine Mammal Interpretation Centre (CIMM) in Tadoussac, let yourself be captivated by the ballet of the whales, gain an insight into the fascinating world of belugas, and learn […]
Betwixt & BeTWEEN: 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. […]
Free
Book Giveaway!
In-Person
Do a fun science activity and take home a science book!
Free
Makedo Bridge Building Challenge
In-Person
Design, create and build your own bridge using Makedo tools and recycled materials, then test it to see how strong you can make it! Offered as part of Digital Inclusion […]
Free
Our Natural Stupidity – Science Confronts Our Rebellious Brains
In-Person
On Friday 9 October 2026, as part of a ‘5@7’ event, come along for free to the talk, Our Natural Stupidity – Science Confronts Our Rebellious Brains, given by Joël […]
Free