HALLOWEEN
September 25 to October 26
DYNAMIC EARTH
Every fall, Dynamic Earth transforms into Northern Ontario’s family-friendly Halloween destination with Pumpkinferno, a one-of-a-kind, after-dark, outdoor experience featuring over 7,000 themed pumpkins!
DIVERSE AUDIENCE COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS: 2SLGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY
October 18
VALE CAVERN at SCIENCE NORTH
Make an impact and help shape inclusive and meaningful experiences that reflect and serve 2SLGBTQIA+ audiences. Tell us about your hopes for your community, issues and concerns your community is facing, and share your dreams for how Science North can serve you better. Make a day of it and enjoy free access to the science centre before and / or after sharing your insights with our team!
Pre-registration is requested — but not required — to support planning and preparing appropriate refreshments. Register for an in-person session below.
HALLOWEEN SENSORY SUNDAY
October 19
DYNAMIC EARTH
Join us for a special sensory-friendly hour of Pumpkinferno adventures, thoughtfully tailored for you! Dynamic Earth will provide a calmer Halloween experience designed with accessibility in mind.
At our Halloween Sensory Sunday events, we will:
- Scale back lighting effects to reduce visual intensity
- Turn off extra music to keep the sound environment gentler
- Limit crowd size so you can enjoy the experience at your own pace
- Provide a Sensory Break Space for anyone who needs a quiet moment
This is your chance to explore all the magic of Halloween at Dynamic Earth in a more relaxed, comfortable environment.
DIVERSE AUDIENCE COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS: NEWCOMERS TO CANADA
October 26
VALE CAVERN at SCIENCE NORTH
Make an impact and help shape inclusive and meaningful experiences that reflect and serve newcomers to Canada. Tell us about your hopes for your community, issues and concerns your community is facing, and share your dreams for how Science North can serve you better. Make a day of it and enjoy free access to the science centre before and / or after sharing your insights with our team!
Pre-registration is requested — but not required — to support planning and preparing appropriate refreshments. Register for an in-person session below.
HALLOWEEN SENSORY SUNDAY
October 26
DYNAMIC EARTH
Join us for a special sensory-friendly hour of Pumpkinferno adventures, thoughtfully tailored for you! Dynamic Earth will provide a calmer Halloween experience designed with accessibility in mind.
At our Halloween Sensory Sunday events, we will:
- Scale back lighting effects to reduce visual intensity
- Turn off extra music to keep the sound environment gentler
- Limit crowd size so you can enjoy the experience at your own pace
- Provide a Sensory Break Space for anyone who needs a quiet moment
This is your chance to explore all the magic of Halloween at Dynamic Earth in a more relaxed, comfortable environment.
DIVERSE AUDIENCE COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS: NEURODIVERSE COMMUNITY
November 2
VALE CAVERN at SCIENCE NORTH
Make an impact and help shape inclusive and meaningful experiences that reflect and serve neurodiverse audiences. Tell us about your hopes for your community, issues and concerns your community is facing, and share your dreams for how Science North can serve you better. Make a day of it and enjoy free access to the science centre before and / or after sharing your insights with our team!
Pre-registration is requested — but not required — to support planning and preparing appropriate refreshments. Register for an in-person session below.
DIVERSE AUDIENCE COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS: OPEN / MIXED DIVERSE COMMUNITIES
November 9
VALE CAVERN at SCIENCE NORTH
Make an impact and help shape inclusive and meaningful experiences that reflect and serve you and your communities. Tell us about your hopes for your community, issues and concerns your community is facing, and share your dreams for how Science North can serve you better. Make a day of it and enjoy free access to the science centre before and / or after sharing your insights with our team!
Pre-registration is requested — but not required — to support planning and preparing appropriate refreshments. Register for an in-person session below.
NIGHTLIFE ON THE ROCKS: ART NOIR 19+
November 14
SCIENCE NORTH
The canvas is yours! Bold, daring, and just a little mysterious! Step into a world of sharp lines and striking shadows where every glance is a brushstroke and every movement is a masterpiece. Tonight, you’re not just a part of the crowd… you’re a part of the art.
NIGHTLIFE ON THE ROCKS: GOLD, GLORY & GOODTIMES 19+
January 23, 2026
SCIENCE NORTH
This is your moment: you stand on the podium taking in all the glory of the night. You are #1... or so your mom says. We’ve got the competition you’ve been training for, and whether you’re in it for the gold, the glory, or the good times, it sure beats the freezing weather.
NIGHTLIFE ON THE ROCKS: NERDVANA 19+
March 27, 2026
SCIENCE NORTH
Zen, stoic and in your full cosplay-glory for the Nightlife of the season. Where Comic-Con and Nightlife collide into one big pow, bang, and crash of a night.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- NOVEMBER 2 — Sensory Sunday at Science North
- NOVEMBER 30 — Sensory Sunday at Science North
- JANUARY 18, 2026 — Sensory Sunday at Science North
- FEBRUARY 8, 2026 — Sensory Sunday at Science North
- MARCH 8, 2026 — Sensory Sunday at Dynamic Earth
