Special Events

The Alberta Free Family Fishing Weekend is the perfect time to get hooked on fishing!  These weekends happen twice a year (during the Family Day long weekend in February and one weekend in the month of July) and allow Albertans and visitors alike to ...Read More

The public is invited to take in the beautiful views of the sky at the University of Alberta Observatory. Throughout the year, solar observing is offered every Thursday afternoon from 12 pm to 1 pm. During the U of A school year, visitors can ...Read More

McDonald’s Canada is hosting a literacy-themed Family Night. Join the fun on Family Literacy Day, Wednesday, January 29, 2020. Canadian author Darren LeBeuf will be reading his book “My Forest is Green”. 100 children in attendance will also receive a copy of the book! ...Read More

What’s better than a movie in the theatre? A movie in the theatre with popcorn! And what’s even better than that? How about FREE popcorn?!? On Sunday, January 19, 2020, movie-goers can enjoy FREE popcorn at Cineplex Theatres in celebration of National Popcorn Day! ...Read More

A fun day in the snow (and some indoor activities too!) for World Snow Day in Strathcona County! On Sunday, January 19, 2020, meet biologists and learn about the plants and animals that live in in the area and enjoy free activities like fire ...Read More

Extract DNA from a strawberry, create your own groovy lava lamp, hold giant dry ice bubbles, and even launch a model rocket!  Science FUNday is an annual science exhibition, brought to you in partnership by Science FUNdamentals Foundation of Alberta and the Faculty of ...Read More

The TELUS World of Science Edmonton hosts regular Sensory-Friendly Screenings in the IMAX Theatre. The lights will be up, the volume will be lower, and the film will be shown in 2D, so special glasses will not be required. Guests are welcome to come ...Read More