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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
October 21, 2023 Celebrate Waste Reduction Week at Discovery Centre with a swell of fun hands-on activities throughout the day, all about keeping our coastline litter free. Learn about microplastics at the Divert Ocean Action Zone, discover the science behind sorting, and explore how waste ends up in our oceans. Drop by Point Pleasant Park between 9 and 11am to say […]
🎃 Spooktacular Science Drop in for a spine-tingling, fun-filled Halloween adventure at Discovery Centre's Spooktacular Science!October 28th or 29th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM We've brewed up a cauldron of excitement with slimy, oozing experiments and dry ice sorcery. Check out some creepy chemistry demonstrations that will leave you spellbound and try Spooktacular activities throughout the Centre. Plus, […]
Ready to have a blast with your little ones? Come join the chatter on Thursday, November 9th for "Little Language Learners!" From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, we'll dive into the fascinating world of communication between humans, animals, and even cool technology. Get ready for a jam-packed hour of creativity with crafts, exciting robot discoveries, […]
Drop in on Saturday, November 18th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM for an illuminating adventure to kick off the Parade of Lights festivities! Dive into the fascinating science of light, colour, and energy with hands-on activities for all ages. Light up our "solar circuits", create colourful pixelated shadows, and more! Plus, watch a live […]
Discovery Centre and Ambassade de France au Canada invite you to join us Sunday, November 19th, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, for a day of immersive French science and discovery as part of the Fête de la Science celebration! 🇫🇷✨ Get ready for an educational and entertaining experience, featuring special screenings in French of Beyond […]
