Events

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 […]

You’re invited to choose your path to action at Discovery Centre’s new featured exhibit, OUR CLIMATE QUEST. Explore the science of climate change in a full floor of interactive exhibits centred around youth climate action. Be immersed in learning, building, and testing sustainable solutions that affect our everyday lives.From exploring materials and how we shop, […]

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, […]