Tommy Thompson Park has the lowest light pollution of any locale in the City of Toronto. Come take advantage of a unique opportunity to learn about and view deep space! The night begins with an indoor presentation preparing you to immerse yourself in the wonders of the Milky Way and other galaxies. From there, we shuttle you 4 km to the south end of the Leslie Street Spit, where astronomers will share their expertise and telescopic views. What’s better than a night under the stars?

We owe our existence to the sun and stars. The atoms in our body are created by stars. The sun's energy makes life possible. When the sun and stars "burn out," they produce bizarre remnants called white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes. In this profusely illustrated, non-technical presentation, you will learn about some of the strangest, most extreme objects in the universe.

Come out and join us for an evening of laughs and science! Hear science enthusiasts to talk about their passion for science in a unique way. A song, stand-up, comedy skit, spoken word; The possibilities are endless! MC – Jennifer Colbourne (@Raccoonologist) Bibaswan Ghoshal, Mount Sinai (@bibaswanghoshal)

Come out and observe the universe at the Riverwood Conservancy! Join members of the Mississauga Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada as they set up large telescopes to look at the Moon, planets and stars.

Learn about the night sky, with Astronomy in Action’s portable planetarium, a slide show in the theatre, followed by an observing session outside.

Learn about the night sky, with Astronomy in Action’s portable planetarium, a slide show in the theatre, followed by an observing session outside.

Climb aboard NASA’s various spacecraft and probes to experience our Solar System in a whole new light. Live from NASA’s first satellite, Explorer 1, students will explore each of the nine planets through the eyes of NASA’s space probes. This program will be broadcast live from the Houston Space Centre using telepresence technology. Children and families welcome. Drop in. No registration required.

Come join us on Wednesday, October 25th for a showing of the movie Gravity (2013) starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney! Snacks will be provided, and there will be an optional telescope observing session following the movie from 8:30-9:30pm.

Join two University of Toronto astronomers for an evening of star-gazing. We'll teach you the basics of how to find your way around the night sky, finding constellations, planets, and more. Weather permitting, we'll have our telescope set up on the patio to show you Saturn. This program is appropriate for all ages.

Showtimes: 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:00pm