Ontario Science Centre

Keep the Valentine's Day love going by learning all about the heart! 🫀 Sign up your curious kids, for our next Kids’ Night Out. They’ll explore how the heart works, discover its anatomy and try out some special tools doctors use to examine it. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4kAaiF5

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Happy Valentine’s Day from your friends at the Ontario Science Centre! Our hearts beat for you (about 60 to 100 times a minute!). 💌

We’re ready for a long weekend filled with science! Join us at our THREE pop-ups this weekend 👋 To learn more, visit 👉 bit.ly/4bSphId

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Here’s to the dreamers, the problem-solvers & the future-builders of today and tomorrow. 🥽 🧪 🌱 🚀 Science can take many paths with countless careers for young women and girls to aspire to. Where will your curiosity take you?
#EveryVoiceInScience

📆 Friday, February 13 to Monday, February 16
⏰10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Book your tickets today 👉 bit.ly/3BrQAcr

Rumour has it we’re open all weekend, including Family Day Monday… and it’s true! 🎉 Visit KidSpark for imaginative play, hands-on learning and lots of fun for kids 10 and under. It’s the perfect Family Day weekend activity! ❤️

Plus, families can stick around for Evergreen Brick Works’ free indoor movie night 🎥 Showtime is at 6:30 p.m.
📍 Evergreen Brick Works
📆 Saturdays until February 14
⌚ 2:30−6:30 p.m.
🔗 bit.ly/49fCWWw

📸: Fatima Ali

We’re at Evergreen Brick Works on Saturdays until February 14 with science fun for the whole family—including activities to celebrate the upcoming Artemis II mission! Journey into lunar science with us to explore the Moon, discover how animals stay warm in the cold & try some icy cool experiments.

WattNext is a partnership between the Ontario Science Centre, Ontario Power Generator and Ontario Tech University.

Energy is more in-demand than ever–what does this mean for the electricity grid in Ontario?🔌⚡️Learn about the incoming energy transformation at wattnext.ca . Plus, explore energy sector careers and educational resources!

If ‘Being Excited’ was a category in the Olympics, we’d take home the gold medal! 🥇

The countdown to cheer on Team Canada and break down the incredible science present in each competition is officially on. Which sport are you most excited for?

Here’s to bringing exciting new energy into 2026 and continuing to be curious about the world around us! What’s on your list? Tell us in the comments! 🌕☀️🌊😊🏒💻❤️

📸: NASA

Grey skies + post-holidays blues are common this time of year–but fun is calling! 📞 Come by for play time, new discoveries and squeals of joy. 🧸🎣🛒

📍 KidSpark at Harbourfront Centre

Families can also stick around for Evergreen Brick Works’ free indoor movie night 🎥 Showtime is at 6:30 p.m.

📍 Evergreen Brick Works
📆 Saturdays from January 17 - February 14
⌚ 2:30 - 6:30 p.m.
🔗 bit.ly/49fCWWw

📷: Fatima Ali

Enjoy free, family-friendly activities that explore all things winter—from learning how animals stay warm in the cold to investigating the science behind snow and ice. Plus, create frosty art and more!

Are you looking for free activities that are fun, educational and cozy? Then we’ve got you covered!

We’re back with our friends at Evergreen Brick Works on Saturdays until February 14! ❄

Raise your hand if you’re excited for more sunlight! 🙋‍♀️🙋🌞

Since the winter solstice on December 21, the Sun started setting one minute later each day. As we approach summer, the amount of sunlight will gradually increase. Brighter days ahead! ☀️😎

Shoutout to our scientists and researchers who always answer the social team’s science questions! Who better to go to for answers than the experts themselves? 🧪🔬🥼🤔

Aisle, middle or sharing an arm rest with a walrus? 🤔 If you were on a packed flight with animals, where would you be sitting? 🦌🐧🦋🦝

Many animals found in Ontario such as geese and Monarch butterflies take to the skies in the winter for warmer climates in the south—no plane ticket required! 🎫✈

🌈 Three amazing community events celebrating diversity and science
🚀A visit from beloved Canadian Astronaut Dr. Dave Williams

There’s so much more science fun planned for 2026—We can’t wait! 🥳

Cheers to  2025! 🎉 This past year was full of learning, exploring, playing and creating with you, including:

🧪Pop-ups in Toronto, Huntsville, London, Bancroft, Niagara Falls and more
🥼Memorable visits to our satellite locations at Harbourfront Centre and CF Sherway Gardens

🌈 Three amazing community events celebrating diversity and science
🚀A visit from beloved Canadian Astronaut Dr. Dave Williams

There’s so much more science fun planned for 2026—We can’t wait! 🥳

Cheers to  2025! 🎉 This past year was full of learning, exploring, playing and creating with you, including:

🧪Pop-ups in Toronto, Huntsville, London, Bancroft, Niagara Falls and more
🥼Memorable visits to our satellite locations at Harbourfront Centre and CF Sherway Gardens

Bonus: Enjoy 40% off select merchandise on Boxing Day (December 26) at both locations! 🎉

📍 Both KidSpark at Harbourfront Centre and CF Sherway Gardens Experiences are open during Winter Break, closed on December 25. Scroll through to see what we’re up to and when to join us! 🎀☕

Plan your visit 👉 bit.ly/3BrQAcr

We’re feeling extra holly and jolly! ❄💖 Wishing you a holiday season sprinkled with giggles, cozy cocoa and that magical “wait… what day is it?” feeling.

Meet Oscar the dog! 🐶 On Dec 27 & 28, our friends at Royal Canin are bringing a 6-foot-tall plush pup named Oscar to KidSpark. Explore, play & learn all about pet health and nutrition! Plus, receive a Royal Canin goodie bag while supplies last.

📍 KidSpark at Harbourfront Centre
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