Events

Admission for Father figures is FREE for Father's Day on Sunday, June 16th from 9:00am - 4:00pm only. Come celebrate with Discovery Centre, and thank you for all that you do!

Summer Vacation is almost here! Make it unforgettable with a stay-cation at Discovery Centre’s Summer Blast-Off, June 29 and 30. Dive into a world of exciting activities both inside and out, ALL INCLUDED IN REGULAR ADMISSION.  🔬 Take in wild and wonderful science shows  ✨ Blow gigantic bubbles and play with chalk  🦸‍♂️ Meet Hal-con cosplayers, Saturday from 1-4pm  […]

Dive into Shark Day at Discovery Centre on July 14th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm! Join us for a fin-tastic day; get hands-on with shark-themed crafts, discover shark conservation, and uncover the mysteries of shark science through games and special guests on Level 1. Don't miss out on this jaw-some activity day! PLUS explore […]

Mark your calendars, stargazers! The Perseid meteor shower will peak through the early mornings of August 11th to 13th. Get ready for this spectacular celestial show with Discovery Centre all weekend, August 10th to 11th from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.  We’ve got your meteor hunting tips! Visit Discovery Centre to learn how you can […]

Explore worlds unknown and things unseen at the ‘Worlds of the Night’ exhibition and celebrate Microscape International Microorganism Day!  Join us for a journey into the unknown as we unveil “Worlds of the Night” with special guests from Dalhousie University’s Institute for Comparative Genomics! 🦇 Night Creatures: Discover the secrets of how nocturnal animals see, […]

🔍 Join us at Discovery Centre on Saturday, October 5th, 1pm - 4pm, for an exciting book launch of Be a Close-Up Nature Detective! Meet the author - Peggy Kochanoff, and then bring the book to life by exploring the tiny wonders of nature with USB microscopes, get up close with magnifying glasses at our […]

Date: October 26th Time: Stop in anytime 9 AM – 4 PM Location: Discovery Centre, 1215 Lower Water St, Halifax  Welcome to the Spookiest Science Day Ever!  Get ready for a Halloween like no other at Spooktacular Science! Bring your family for a day filled with spine-tingling experiments, gooey fun, and exciting activities! Whether you’re a brave ghost hunter or a curious little scientist, there’s […]

📅 October 26th, 9 PM – Midnight 📍 Discovery Centre, 1215 Lower Water St., Halifax 🎟️ www.thediscoverycentre.ca/science-spirits-boos/  Join Discovery Centre for a frightfully fun, adults-only Halloween event! Unleash your inner mad scientist and dive into a night filled with mind-blowing science experiments, spine-tingling demos, and creepy challenges.  What else is brewing?  Spirits to sip while you […]

Drop into the Ocean Action Zone anytime between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. to chat with Halifax Solid Waste Educators about litter, marine debris, and reducing our waste. Then do a fun craft transforming marine rope into a wearable item to take home. This is a drop in style event hosted by Halifax Solid Waste […]

Join us for an exciting, interactive day of sustainability, technology, and innovation! On Saturday, November 2nd, the Discovery Centre, in partnership with Efficiency Nova Scotia, is hosting a special free access day for all ages. Explore the future of efficiency through hands-on activities, interactive booths, and meet industry experts who are leading the charge toward […]