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Ontario Science Centre @onsciencecentre.bsky.social · 1d

🏫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

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Ontario Science Centre @onsciencecentre.bsky.social · 5d

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Ontario Science Centre @onsciencecentre.bsky.social · 5d

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Ontario Science Centre @onsciencecentre.bsky.social · 5d

Science is everywhere–even in Taylor Swift lyrics 🧡💚! Happy The Life of a Showgirl release day ❤️‍🔥

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Ontario Science Centre @onsciencecentre.bsky.social · 8d

Books are powerful tools for education and empathy—and reading is one way we can deepen our understanding of the lasting legacy of residential schools and the strength of Indigenous cultures.

With open minds and hearts, let us continue to reflect, listen and learn.

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Ontario Science Centre @onsciencecentre.bsky.social · 8d

Today, we honour the survivors of residential schools, their families and the communities impacted by this painful chapter in Canadian history. We stand with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, and we remain committed to the ongoing work of truth-telling and meaningful reconciliation.

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Ontario Science Centre @onsciencecentre.bsky.social · 9d

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

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Ontario Science Centre @onsciencecentre.bsky.social · 12d

📍 Algonquin Park Visitor Centre (Highway 60 at km 43)
📆 Friday, September 26
⌚ 7:30-9:30 p.m.

📆 Saturday, September 27
⌚ 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

📸: Taken by staff

Ontario Science Centre @onsciencecentre.bsky.social · 12d

Join us this weekend at Algonquin Provincial Park for northern lights & celestial sights 🌌🌟 On Friday and Saturday, we’ll be looking up to the sky using telescopes & the naked eye to spot the Moon, Saturn and, if we’re lucky, the northern lights. To learn more about this event visit 👉 bit.ly/4nl61Gb

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Ontario Science Centre @onsciencecentre.bsky.social · 14d

Sauropsida, Snapshot Photobooth, Soapboyz, Steelpan with Suzette, STEM Demos by Visions of Science, Urban Pilots & Professionals Network, and Youth Taking Flight.

A special thank you to our presenting sponsor TELUS.

Don’t miss our next community event on November 15, Pride in STEM 👉 bit.ly/3Kfxnid

Ontario Science Centre @onsciencecentre.bsky.social · 14d

Canadian VIBE Network, Caribbean African Regenerative Medicine, Children's Creative Village, Diner's Corner, Eyon Payton, Heroes of the World, Isaiah McDonald, KPASS Drummers, Let’s Make It, Nile Valley Books, Ndija Anderson-Yantha, Njacko Backo and Kalimbas at Work, Sanda Forever, (continued)

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Ontario Science Centre @onsciencecentre.bsky.social · 14d

A huge thank you to our partners because this event would not be possible without you: Abigail Grimes, African-Canadian Christian Network (ACCN), Belinda Ageda, Àṣẹ & Company, Black E.S.T.E.E.M., Black Medical Network, Brain Tech Robotics, Canadian Multicultural Inventors Museum, (continued)

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Ontario Science Centre @onsciencecentre.bsky.social · 14d

We had so much fun practising steelpan with Suzette, discovering new reads from Nile Valley Books, learning about animal medicine with Canadian VIBE networks—and so much more!

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Ontario Science Centre @onsciencecentre.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Celebrate Black Excellence event at Harbourfront Centre last weekend!

It was an inspiring day filled with joy and learning, and we were thrilled to see so many of you connecting with one another and celebrating Black excellence in our communities.

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Ontario Science Centre @onsciencecentre.bsky.social · 16d

Congratulations on making it to the playoffs Toronto Blue Jays! ⚾🎉 From Jr. Jays Sundays to postseason glory, we’ll be cheering you on loud and proud! 💙

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Ontario Science Centre @onsciencecentre.bsky.social · 19d

We’re here to help you capture your northern lights memories 📸

To discover more resources and helpful tips, visit our website 👉 bit.ly/4ktoWMw

Thank you to our supporting sponsor Deerhurst Resort

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Ontario Science Centre @onsciencecentre.bsky.social · 20d

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Ontario Science Centre @onsciencecentre.bsky.social · 20d

Join us on September 24 or October 22 from 2 - 3 p.m. as our experts share helpful tips, resources and fun program ideas to help you plan a stellar northern lights viewing party! 🎉

To register for this FREE webinar, visit 👉 bit.ly/3TwAVOx

Thank you to our supporting sponsor Deerhurst Resort.

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Ontario Science Centre @onsciencecentre.bsky.social · 21d

Shocking Science ⚡️
📆 Saturday, September 27, 2025
⌚ 4–7 p.m.

Spooky Science: Genes, Guts, and Goo 🧬
📆 Saturday, October 18 or Saturday, October 25, 2025
⌚ 4–7 p.m.

Wilderness Wisdom: Survive and Thrive ☔️
📆 Saturday, November 15 or Saturday, November 29
⌚ 4–7 p.m.

Ontario Science Centre @onsciencecentre.bsky.social · 21d

Kids Night Out is back with THREE brand new programs - Shocking Science ⚡️, Spooky Science: Genes, Guts, and Goo 🧬, and Wilderness Wisdom: Survive and Thrive 🐳. To learn more and register, visit our website 👉 bit.ly/42rzVAS

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Ontario Science Centre @onsciencecentre.bsky.social · 22d

📍CF Sherway Gardens
#CadillacFairview #Meetyouthere

Ontario Science Centre @onsciencecentre.bsky.social · 22d

These are the songs you want to have stuck in your head! Songs that are 100-120 bpm (beats per minute) can help you keep the right pace when performing CPR. 🎵

Visit Survival: The Exhibition to learn more about how to become the ultimate survival expert. 🏕

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Ontario Science Centre @onsciencecentre.bsky.social · 23d

Celebrate Black Excellence is presented by TELUS.

Ontario Science Centre @onsciencecentre.bsky.social · 23d

Celebrate Black Excellence is THIS Saturday! Enjoy an Ontario Turtle Nesting Season workshop with Sauropsida Education, face painting with Children's Creative Village, & so much more!

📆 September 20
📍 Harbourfront Centre
⌚ 11am - 4pm
🔗 bit.ly/3Fxxdk6
💲 FREE

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Ontario Science Centre @onsciencecentre.bsky.social · 29d

What an amazing week!

The Astronomer-in-Residence program is presented with Ontario Parks and York University Observatory, supported by Friends of Killarney

📸 Rachel Ward-Maxwell

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