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Ask questions, seek answers & stay curious 🥼🧪🔭
🚨👨‍🚀 Special offer alert! Canada’s very own Chris Hadfield is in Toronto for his acclaimed variety show, Generator! Hosted by the astronaut-author-musician himself, this event features a secret lineup of some of the world’s best comedians, scientists, artists and musicians.
November 25, 2025 at 11:08 PM
POV: You go from chill 🥶 to chill 😎 on a random Tuesday in November. ☀ We’re soaking up ALL the vacation vibes in Survival: The Exhibition this month. See you there? 😉

📍 CF Sherway Gardens
November 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Guess what? Chatting with someone new is a good way to keep your brain healthy! 🧠 From striking up a quick convo while you wait for your coffee to comparing books at the library, talking to a stranger even just once a week has been shown to improve your overall mood. 😊
Your brain doesn’t just like people, it needs them. Discover how hanging out, even in small doses, keeps your brain sharp and happy. 🧠
 
This project is presented in collaboration with @ontariobrain.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Did you know we have special offers and promotions with partners across Ontario? 🤩 Visit our website to see our current offers, including ones with The Chelsea Hotel, City Sightseeing, Deerhurst Resort—and more!
November 20, 2025 at 9:14 PM
We loved celebrating Pride in STEM 2025 at Harbourfront Centre! 🔬🌈✨ This free, family-friendly event on November 15 highlighted the important contributions and accomplishments of the 2SLGBTQI+ community in science, technology, engineering and math.
November 19, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Back by popular demand, Emett’s Dream Machines have arrived for the holiday season at our CF Sherway Gardens Experience! 🤩 Bring the whole family and experience the one-of-a-kind creations today ☕️🛤️

📍CF Sherway Gardens
November 14, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Rosie is ✨that ✨girl.
We’ll be at the Royal Winter Fair all weekend with our very own game show - Family Food! 🛒

📍 The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
📆 Friday, Nov 14: 11am & pm
📆 Saturday, Nov 15: 11am & 2pm
📆 Sunday, Nov 16: 11am, 12:30pm & 2pm
💲 Included with admission
🔗 bit.ly/49sSmbG
November 13, 2025 at 8:58 PM
On this Remembrance Day, we pause, remember, reflect and honour those who have served, and continue to serve Canada. Thank you.
#lestweforget

📸: Fraizer Dunleavy
November 11, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Who’s ready to be the next contestant on Family Food? Test your food knowledge from your seat or by stepping on stage!

📍 The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (Exhibition Place, Enercare Centre, Hall B)
📆 Daily from Friday, November 7 - Sunday, November 16
💲 Included with admission
🔗 bit.ly/49sSmbG
November 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Whether you’re camping with your family or admiring the great outdoors, it’s always important to be Bear Aware! 🐻 Join Ontario Parks staff for fun activities to learn how to safely share the great outdoors with black bears.
November 5, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Have you witnessed the northern lights dancing across the sky before? If so, you might have experienced a feeling of awe and amazement! But did you know feeling awe can positively affect your brain? youtu.be/5UIV_rXDtIA
November 3, 2025 at 9:42 PM
What an incredible season, Toronto Blue Jays—winners in our hearts! 💙 This series was full of teamwork, grit & a whole lot of science in every pitch and play.
Hats off to the LA Dodgers on the World Series win! And a big congrats to our friends at the California Science Center!
November 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Boo! It’s spooky science. 👻 We asked our staff if they knew what these phobias were, just in time for Halloween night. 🎃 How many did you know?
October 31, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Pride in STEM is just around the corner! 🏳‍🌈 Celebrate the 2SLGBTQI+ community at this free family event featuring 📚 storytime with Fay and Fluffy, 🎶 music with Trash Panda Brass & more!

📅Sat, Nov 15
⌚11am– 4pm
📍Harbourfront Centre
💲 FREE
🔗 bit.ly/3SqlO8E

Pride in STEM is presented by TELUS
October 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM
We’re thrilled that this series is returning home to Toronto this weekend ⚾ To get ready for Game 5 tonight, our Staff Astronomer and *major* baseball fan Rachel Ward-Maxwell discusses why the Toronto Blue Jays are the Masters of Momentum!

Let’s Go Blue Jays 💙🎉
October 30, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Hello, autumn 👋🍂 To celebrate the season, get outside and look for signs of nature by playing our Fall Biodiversity BINGO. You never know what critters, plants or habitats you’ll discover! 🔎 Check it out today 👉 bit.ly/4ePhJV7
October 27, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Join us for our free, family-friendly event, Pride in STEM! 🏳‍🌈 Enjoy a full day of fun activities & workshops to celebrate & showcase the contributions of the 2SLGBTQI+ community to STEM!

📅November 15
⌚11 a.m.–4 p.m.
📍Harbourfront Centre
💲 FREE
🔗 bit.ly/3SqlO8E

Pride in STEM is presented by TELUS
October 24, 2025 at 8:06 PM
California Science Center 🤝 Ontario Science Centre

A little friendly competition never hurt anyone! 😉 Fun fact! Both the Blue Jays and Dodgers sport the colour blue, which is often associated with trust and confidence–qualities essential for any championship team.
October 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM
📢 You’ve heard it on the megaphone, we’ve got the science about the land 🏞️, the sea 🌊, the sky ⛅ at our CF Sherway Gardens Experiences. And we’re keeping it 💯

📍 @cfsherway
#CadillacFairview #Meetyouthere
October 21, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Join us at Deerhurst Resort this weekend for a FREE day of astronomy programs including:

☀ Solar observing
🎨 Aurora-inspired art
🌌 A demonstration explaining the northern lights
October 21, 2025 at 7:33 PM
LET’S GO BLUE JAYS 👏💙 We hear that blue jays are fierce, but the @torontobluejays.bsky.social might be fiercer 😉
October 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM
🔔Just in🔔

We’re excited to announce our NEW program designed for toddlers aged 12-24 months: Littlest Scientists 👶🧪! Join us on Wednesday or Thursday mornings in November from 9 to 10 a.m. Pre-registration is required. Visit our website to learn more and book your spot 👉 bit.ly/47oemCf
October 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The Thanksgiving long weekend is here! 🦃🍂🥧 Our Harbourfront Centre and CF Sherway Gardens Experiences are open all weekend long, including the holiday Monday. See you there 👉 bit.ly/3BrQAcr
October 10, 2025 at 3:51 PM
🏫TEACHERS: What does a field trip to our CF Sherway Gardens Experiences look like? Tim Walker, Director of Learning Programs, is here to tell you! From climate change to engineering, we have curriculum-connected, hands-on exhibitions for school kids of all ages. Book your trip today 👉 bit.ly/3KBLdeV
October 7, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Science is everywhere–even in Taylor Swift lyrics 🧡💚! Happy The Life of a Showgirl release day ❤️‍🔥
October 3, 2025 at 6:57 PM