Events

Join us for the 22nd Annual Discovery Awards at the Halifax Convention Centre, November 14th at 5:30pm. Tickets on sale now: www.discoveryawards.ca

Join Discovery Centre’s Mission Critical scavenger hunt to explore how climate change impacts our health. Get hands-on with an IR camera to learn about greenhouse effect, use a microscope to connect with nature, and become a pro in debunking misinformation.

Join Discovery Centre’s Mission Critical scavenger hunt to explore how climate change impacts our health. Get hands-on with an IR camera to learn about greenhouse effect, use a microscope to connect with nature, and become a pro in debunking misinformation.

Presented by Discovery Centre, the Build-A-Thon is the ultimate family-friendly event that celebrates creativity, innovation, and the joy of building. On November 23rd and 24th, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, prepare for a dynamic experience that combines challenges, towering structures, geodesic domes, LEGO®, giant building blocks, and engaging games!   🧱 Challenge Your Skills:  Embark on thrilling building […]

Join Santa and the Grinch at Discovery Centre on Sunday, December 22, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, for a flurry of festive hands-on science activities. ALL INCLUDED IN REGULAR ADMISSION. Highlights: 🎅 Photos with Santa and the Grinch (9:30 AM to 3:30 PM) ❄️ Bounce Foggy Bubbles 🌨️ Make Instant Snow ☃️ Launch Snowman […]

Hatching January 18 & 19: Dinosaur Explorer at Discovery Centre! 🦕 Step back in time and experience the ultimate dino adventure right here in #Halifax – but hurry, it's for a limited time only! Opening Weekend: January 18 & 19 | 9 AM - 4 PM 📍 1215 Lower Water St. What to Expect: 🦖 […]

You’re invited to Ocean Action Day, presented by Divert NS on January 25! Join us for a day packed with exciting, hands-on activities and special guests in our newly refreshed Divert NS Ocean Action Zone.   Ever wondered what microplastics are and how they impact our oceans? Or how everyday fabrics and waste affect the […]

Join us February 1st or  2nd, 10:00am - 11:00am for Little Learners: Dinosaur Detectives. Discover the wonderful world of dinosaurs! Together we will learn, explore, and make discoveries about dinosaurs through interactive activities. We'll dig for dinosaur fossils, create amazing dinosaur crafts, and watch prehistoric animals take flight in the wind tunnel! PLUS see our […]

Dance with Dinosaurs at Discovery Centre’s SILENT DISCO! Get ready to stomp, roar, and groove at our dino-mite family event! 🦖 When: Saturday, February 1st, 6 PM – 8 PM 🎧 Where: Discovery Centre, 1215 Lower Water St. Halifax Step into an unforgettable evening with DJ Mucky Ebanz as you dance alongside animatronic dinosaurs in […]

Halifax, Silent Disco is here, and it’s going extinct! 19+ Event. 🦖 When: Saturday, February 1st, 9 PM – 12 AM 🎧 Where: Discovery Centre, 1215 Lower Water St., Halifax Step into a roaring night of music, dinosaurs, and science as Discovery Centre presents Dino Disco, a 19+ Silent Disco experience. Move to the beats […]