Discovery Centre

Amazon Future Engineer Day
2023-09-23 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Discovery Centre, 1215 Lower Water Street
Join Discovery Centre for Amazon Future Engineer Day, September 23, 2023, 9am-4pm.
Free Admission | Registration Required
The event will feature a day of special programming and activities designed to help more young people discover science and technology.
Amazon Future Engineer is Amazon Canada’s comprehensive childhood-to-career program that increases access to computer science education for children and young adults from underserved and underrepresented communities. The program is aligned with Discovery Centre’s mission to bring STEAM to life through fun and interactive learning experiences and igniting a passion for science and discovery.
The event will feature a day-long slate of special activities that will introduce visitors of all ages to disciplines including robotics, computer science and engineering. Featured programming includes a robotics showcase that will allow visitors to get hands-on and test the agility of an AI-driven robot arm, completing a series of ‘trick shot’ challenges and overcoming obstacles.
Amazon Future Engineer Day at Discovery Centre takes place on Saturday, September 23, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Discovery Centre encourages all participants to preregister to avoid line-ups and to secure their entry as capacity limits will be in place.
https://discovery-centre.myshopify.com/collections/admission-tickets
Select September 23rd tickets, select your preferred time slot (you can arrive any time in your time slot). Please show confirmation of ticket at arrival.

Little Learners E for Energy
2023-09-22 10:00 - 11:00
Friday, September 22, 10:00am – 11:00am

A little science can go a long way!
Our Little Learners program brings fun, hands-on learning to the youngest of minds. We’ll engage tots and toddlers with interactive activities that introduce basic science concepts, kick-start cognitive thinking, and encourage dynamic play.

Zip! Zap! You can’t always see it, but energy is everywhere. Join us as we explore the many different types of energy through science, hands-on games, and crafts. Plus take in Science Literacy Week GenAction activities in the centre. It’s going to be electric!
Registration Required: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/little-learners-e-for-energy-tickets-713912630897?aff=oddtdtcreator

This program is intended for children ages 2 to 5 and is included in the price of admission.

Coastal Clean Up Day
2023-09-16 09:00 - 16:00
Celebrate International Coastal Cleanup Day at Discovery Centre with a swell of fun activities all about keeping our oceans litter-free. Learn about microplastics at the Divert NS Ocean Action Zone, discover the science behind sorting, and explore how waste ends up in our oceans. These activities are included in the purchase of admission and run 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
ALSO, drop by Point Pleasant Park between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM to say hello to our coastal cleanup team and friends from Divert Nova Scotia and explore what was found back at the Centre in the afternoon.
In-centre activities are included with the purchase of admission.

Halifax Fleet Week
2023-09-09 09:00 - 16:00
Discovery Centre is proud to offer free admission on Saturday, September 9th to military members, veterans, and their families to celebrate Halifax Fleet Week.
Please show uniform or military identification for free entry.
