Special Events
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
Nanaimo Science @ Spawning Day Fundraiser (Nanaimo River Hatchery)
Nanaimo River Hatchery 2775 Rugby Road, Nanaimo, BCJoin us at the Nanaimo River Hatchery (2775 Rugby Road) on Sunday, November 6 from 10 am to 3 pm and enjoy salmon-themed activities, concession BBQ and salmon fry release (by donation). This event supports the hatchery with its operations and public programs.
FREE! Super Science Suppertime: Flight Edition!
Country Club Centre - Unit 2 (near Food Court) 3200 Island Highway North, Nanaimo, BC - British Columbia, CanadaIt’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Super Science Suppertime! Come explore the world of flight with Nanaimo Science! This free event features hands-on, drop-in activities for kids of all ages and their parents! Super Science Supper Time takes place in Unit 2, next to the Food Court, from 5pm to 8pm
Nanaimo Science @ Breakfast with Santa! (Country Club Centre)
Country Club Centre - Unit 2 (near Food Court) 3200 Island Highway North, Nanaimo, BC - British Columbia, CanadaJoin us on Sunday, Nov. 27th for our 15th Annual Breakfast with Santa from 9:30 am to 11 am! Christmas Crafts, Strolling Minstrels, Santa, delicious breakfast and "Winter Wonderland" activities with Nanaimo Science! This event supports the Nanaimo Child Development Centre
Date Night – Building Bonanza
Country Club Centre - Unit 2 (near Food Court) 3200 Island Highway North, Nanaimo, BC - British Columbia, 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 - 6:00 PM Free play (Keva blocks, PlusPlus) & dinner from home. Science activities 6:00 - 8:00 PM Kids will enjoy designing and building at different stations, learning how... Read more
Science of… Creative Circuits!
Country Club Centre - Unit 2 (near Food Court) 3200 Island Highway North, Nanaimo, BC - British Columbia, CanadaCan you merge science and art? Absolutely! Meet Sheri, a fabulous Stampin' Up demonstrator and creative card maker! Sheri will be leading us through a beautiful light-up card that would make a wonderful Mothers' Day or Father's Day card, or to mark any occasion! Nanaimo Science will be preparing you with... Read more
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