Homeschooler Monday: Squishy Circuits Who knew electricity could be so…squishy? In this hands-on workshop, kids will use playdough to build their very own working circuits! With glowing LEDs, buzzers, and […]
Early Explorers: Build and Break Calling all tiny builders! Get ready to explore the exciting world of construction! In this hands-on program, toddlers will build, create, and play with a variety of materials while discovering how things fit together—and sometimes, how they tumble apart. Through playful activities and fun games, little explorers will boost their […]
Extreme Sports Explore the science behind extreme sports in a high-energy, hands-on exhibition perfect for Homeschooler Monday. Through challenges, interactives, and immersive scenes, students investigate physics, physiology, and psychology; see how technology and engineering shape gear; and hear real stories from passionate athletes. The exhibition dispels myths by showing that these sports—while involving risk, speed, […]
Early Explorers: Pumpkin Science Get ready for a spook-tacular hour of hands-on fun! Little scientists will explore the magic of pumpkins through a Halloween-themed story, bubbly pumpkin experiments, and some gooey slime play. With silly mini games sprinkled in, this program is full of discovery, giggles, and just the right amount of ooey-gooey mess. Perfect […]
Halloween Science Get ready for Halloween Science at The Exploration Place! Join us on Halloween at 3:30pm for some spooky, hands-on science fun! From bubbling potions to eerie experiments, our […]
Early Explorers: Robot Adventures Calling all little inventors! In this one-hour program, preschoolers will dive into the world of robots and discover how machines move, follow instructions, and even “think”. […]
Anthropology in Our Backyards - Walking the Land Back: Reclamation, Settler Spectacles, and Indigenous Healing Dr. Tara Joly, Assistant Professor, First Nations Studies, Adjunct Professor, Anthropology What does it mean to “return the land” after oil sands extraction? This talk compares Indigenous Healing Walks with corporate tours on reclaimed land. These two journeys reveal a […]
Photos with Santa in the South Fort George School House Santa is making a special stop at The Exploration Place, and he’s setting up in the historic South Fort George School House. Purple Moose Portraits will be on site, capturing cheerful, storybook-style holiday photos the whole family will love. Each session includes three photos. Sessions […]
Science World On the Road: The Science of Sport Are you ready to play smarter? We’re thrilled to partner with Science World’s On The Road team for a high-energy public performance of their brand-new show, The Science of Sport. This show unpacks the fascinating science behind your favourite sports. Discover how we use science to […]
Homeschooler Monday: Mars Coding Quest Mars Coding Quest is an exciting, hands-on workshop that brings coding and space exploration together! Using Dash Robots, students will dive into coding concepts like functions and sensors in a fun, engaging way. As they code their robots to explore an imaginary Martian surface, they’ll develop computational thinking skills. Along […]