Special Events
Science in the Park
Come EXPLORE local parks and protected areas with Nanaimo Science’s outreach educators this summer! Explore Nanaimo’s diverse habitats with nature hikes, explorations of local flora and fauna, science games & art projects. No registration needed but we will have a contact tracing sheet to sign in with.
Science in the Park
Come EXPLORE local parks and protected areas with Nanaimo Science’s outreach educators this summer! Explore Nanaimo’s diverse habitats with nature hikes, explorations of local flora and fauna, science games & art projects. No registration needed but we will have a contact tracing sheet to sign in with.
Date Night!
Nanaimo Science 3200 North Island Highway, Nanaimo, BC, CanadaParents - enjoy a quiet night out while kids have fun at Nanaimo Science! Children ages 6-12 Schedule: Check-in/Drop-off: 5:00 PM Free play (Keva blocks, PlusPlus) Pizza dinner 5:30 PM Science activities 6:00 - 7:00 PM "Ready, set, ROLL!:" Kids will explore the wheel, a simple machine that can really get... Read more
World Oceans Day workshops with SEAMOR Marine
Kinsmen Park, Departure Bay BeachCelebrate World Ocean Day with free programing and information sessions for students at Departure Bay Beach! Wednesday, June 8th, 20223 30-minute sessions by registration starting a 9:00 AM Kinsmen Park (near the Kin Hut at Departure Bay Beach) SEAMOR Marine, a local Subsea Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) manufacturer, and Nanaimo Science, a non-profit science... Read more
RDN presents Science in the Park: Moorecroft Regional Park
Moorecroft Regional Park (Nanoose Bay) 1563 Stewart Rd, Nanoose Bay, BC, CanadaExplore RDN parks and protected areas with Nanaimo Science’s outreach educators! These parent participation drop-in events will have you exploring your parks with nature hikes, explorations of local flora and fauna, science games and art projects. Learn about the animals, birds, insects and aquatic life that call Moorecroft Regional Park... Read more
Science of Exotic Pets – with C & J Critter Company
Our good friends at C & J Critter Company will be joining us for a fun and educational session all about unique creatures that most people wouldn't think of first when thinking of pets! Meet Chad & Jessica, the owners of our C & J Critter Company, and all their amazing... Read more
FREE! Super Science Suppertime: Rube Goldberg edition
Country Club Centre - Unit 2 (near Food Court) 3200 Island Highway North, Nanaimo, BC - British Columbia, CanadaThis drop-in program features fun, Rube Goldberg creations, marble wall creations, wind tunnel fun, and more! All ages, parent participation required.
Nanaimo Science @ VIRL Harbourfront “Full STEAM Ahead” Science Literacy Day
Creativity Commons - Nanaimo Harbourfront Library 90 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, BC, CanadaIt’s Science Literacy Week 2022 and we are celebrating with VIRL and local author Lindsay Ford! Join us for an afternoon of learning and exciting scientific exploration and discovery!
Nanaimo Science @ World Rivers Day (Bowen Park)
Bowen Park (lower playground) 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC, CanadaJoin us at Bowen Park, in the lower picnic shelter on Sunday, September 25 from 11 am to 3 pm and enjoy FREE entertainment, community booths and activities.
FREE! Super Science Suppertime: Glow in the Dark Edition
Country Club Centre - Unit 2 (near Food Court) 3200 Island Highway North, Nanaimo, BC - British Columbia, CanadaNight time is the right time for glow in the dark fun! Explore fluorescence, light, and colour mixing. Plus physics, chemistry activities, and kids get to take home some glow in the dark slime, too! All ages, parent participation required
Science in the Park – RDN Englishman River Regional Park
Englishman River Regional ParkExplore RDN parks and protected areas with Nanaimo Science’s outreach educators. These all-ages parent participation free drop-in events will have you exploring your parks with nature hikes, explorations of local flora and fauna, science games and art projects. Marvelous Mushrooms Learn about decomposers and mycology: learn the mushroom anatomy, how... Read more
Science in the Park – RDN Big Qualicum River Regional Trail
Englishman River Regional ParkExplore RDN parks and protected areas with Nanaimo Science’s outreach educators. These all-ages parent participation free drop-in events will have you exploring your parks with nature hikes, explorations of local flora and fauna, science games and art projects. Spectacular Salmon Learn about the salmon lifecycle through crafts, gyotaku fish printing... Read more
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