Presented by TELUS, Community Day is the Ontario Science Centre‘s way of celebrating science with the whole community. The fun takes place on Saturday, September 26th. In addition to FREE admission to all the exhibits and special programming in the Centre throughout the day, adult visitors will be able to turn back the clock to see the popular IMAX film Humpback Whales at the children’s price.
Here is the program listings for you to plan your day ahead:
TELUS T-Ball Extreme
Experience the TELUS T-Ball Extreme where kids can discover more about their swing speed.
TELUSCAPE, Outside Main Entrance
10 am – 5 pm
TELUS Phone Spa
Join us at the TELUS Phone Spa for a WiFi enabled pop-up experience where you can get your device cleaned, optimized, protected and charged.
TELUSCAPE, Outside Main Entrance
10 am – 5 pm
Meet the Community’s Finest – The Toronto Police and Fire Departments
Join us on TELUSCAPE to meet some of the community’s first responders for a Q&A on community and fire safety. Learn and about things like fire evacuation plans, discover more about fire extinguisher sales, and increase your knowledge of how to react in certain dangerous situations involving fire. Check out a Fire Engine and talk to the Firefighters. See the different police vehicles used on the force, such as a Police Cruiser, ATV and Bicycle. Learn about different police units with a Mounted Officer and their Police Horse and a Canine Officer and a Police Dog.
TELUSCAPE, Outside Main Entrance
11 am – 3 pm (pending availability)
Segway Science
Hear about innovative, green forms of transportation by exploring the ins and outs of how a Segway works as demonstrated by one of our experts.
TELUSCAPE, Outside Main Entrance
10 am – 2 pm
TELUS Hockey Shootout
Discover more about your shot speed at the TELUS Hockey Shootout.
Procter & Gamble Great Hall, Level 2
10 am – 5 pm
Sport Science Arena
Enter our Sport Science Arena where you can test your skills in aerodynamics and trajectory, ball physics and teamwork while getting hands-on with some of your favourite sports. Our high-octane activity areas will push your strength, endurance, aim, reflexes and flexibility to the limit!
Procter & Gamble Great Hall, Level 2
10 am – 5 pm
What’s The Matter
Are you ready for a few dangerous experiments? Delve into a world of explosions, chemical changes and more! Here’s your chance to find out the difference between science fact and science fiction.
Rock Paper Science Hall, Level 6
11 am, 12:30 pm, 2 pm, 3:30 pm
Innovation in Mas’ Award Winner Showcase
Join members of Toronto’s Mas’ Camps to learn about the techniques they have developed for their Caribbean Carnival costumes. On display will be the winner of the Ontario Science Centre’s 2015 Innovation in Mas’ Award, “Carnival Nationz”, led by Marcus Eustace, for “Pan on Broadway”, designed and performed by Shane Reid Mungal, featuring the steelpan and celebrating the magic of theatre.
Weston Family Innovation Centre, Level 6
10 am – 5 pm
The Sky Tonight
Discover what’s visible in the sky tonight in this live planetarium demonstration. Take in the beauty of the night sky while our presenter points out constellations and other objects of interest. Learn about upcoming celestial events and take home a star chart that will help you stargaze from your own backyard.
LIMITED CAPACITY. First come, first served, maximum capacity 50. Doors close at show time.
Planetarium, Space Hall, Level 4
12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm
Eyes On The Skies
For children 5 years and under WITH their caregivers. This lively program introduces children to the nighttime sky through singing, connect-the-stars constellations and a journey to the Moon. LIMITED CAPACITY. First come, first served, maximum capacity 50. Doors close at show time.
Planetarium, Space Hall, Level 4
10:30 am, 11 am
Papermaking Demo
Transform scrap paper and plants into new paper. Watch the Papermaking demonstration and note the steps used to make paper. Take home the instructions and make your own!
Rock Paper Science Hall, Level 6
1:30 pm, 3 pm
Electricity Demo
Don’t miss the Science Centre’s most shocking demonstration! You’ll get a charge out of the Van de Graaff generator (a.k.a. “The Ball That Makes Your Hair Stand Up”) and find out “what’s watt” with this whole electricity thing!
Science Arcade, Level 6
11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm
*IMAX film tickets for all age categories on September 26 will be $9 per person. For all IMAX ticket holders please arrive at least 20 minutes before the start of the film.
*Please note: Parking is not included. Parking at the Ontario Science Centre is $10 per vehicle.
To make the most of your Community Day visit the Centre’s website for more details and tips.
