STAR PARTY: PERSEIDS METEOR SHOWERS
August 9
SCIENCE NORTH
As the Perseids meteor shower approaches its peak, join us to learn how to view one of the best meteor showers of the year! Learn about what meteor showers are in the Planetarium and how to view them in the night sky.
CINEMA SOCIAL 50+
September 4
SCIENCE NORTH
Join Staff Scientist, Emma Meadows, as we delve into the surprising history of climate change and its impacts we can see today in our everyday lives. Dating back to 1896, walk through the timeline of climate change science and explore the multifaceted effects it has. Beginning with the film, Beyond Climate, narrated by Dr. David Suzuki, and followed by a talk and Q&A, you’ll gain a new perspective on how these changes impact your community. Plus, learn practical actions you can take to help the environment starting from your backyard.
SENSORY SUNDAY
September 15
SCIENCE NORTH
Science North is for everyone! If our regular operations are a little too much for your senses to handle, join us for a Sensory Friendly Sunday, for a quieter, sensory friendly experience. During this event, sounds will be turned down or off, lighting will be adjusted, the science centre will be less busy, and certain spaces will be set up as sensory break spaces. At noon, catch a special sensory-friendly IMAX® with house lights on, reduced volume, and no trailers or preshow!
THE BLUECOAT OPEN
September 18
SCIENCE NORTH & PINE GROVE GOLF CLUB
Get ready for a tournament like no other! Bluecoats are taking over the greens with Science North’s 40ᵀᴴ anniversary fundraising golf tournament! Compete in a fascinating fusion of science and sport with unique challenges on each hole. Think you have what it takes?
INDIGENOUS INGENUITY: TIMELESS INVENTIONS NORTHERN TOUR
Ongoing (Travelling Exhibition)
NORTHERN ONTARIO
Indigenous peoples from North America have long demonstrated a great sense of ingenuity, using nature as inspiration. The world we know today was, in part, fashioned by their innovations and approaches to science. Designed around an interactive quest, the exhibition invites visitors to experience the innovative processes that give rise to Indigenous knowledge by observing, listening, experimenting, and sharing.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- SEPTEMBER 20 — NIGHTLIFE on the Rocks: Boots, Buckles & Beer 🤠
- SEPTEMBER 27–OCTOBER 27 — Halloween at Dynamic Earth 🎃
- NOVEMBER 15 — NIGHTLIFE on the Rocks: Murder at the Disco 🪩
- JANUARY 24, 2025 — NIGHTLIFE on the Rocks: The Game of NIGHTLIFE — A Life-Sized Board Game 🎲
- MARCH 28, 2025 — NIGHTLIFE on the Rocks: Block Party 🧱
