7
January
Recreational Astronomy Night - January 7, 2026
Join us for our monthly recreational astronomy night meeting. This is where our members get to show their latest projects or give tutorials and tips on just about everything to do with astronomy.
9
January
DDO How to Use Your Telescope
Do you have a telescope, but don’t know how to use it? Come to the Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory can help! Bring your telescope to this workshop to have it assessed and to receive one-on-one instruction on its use outdoors!
9
January
DDO Gigantic Jupiter: The Gas Giant at Opposition
Jupiter is more than twice as massive than the other planets of our solar system combined!
Join us at the Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory as Jupiter, the Earth, and the Sun all align in their celestial dance - an astronomical arrangement known as opposition.
24
January
DDO Astronomy Family Night - January 2026 - All About Auroras
Families will be introduced to the wonders of astronomy through a presentation on a variety of exciting astronomy topics, followed by age-appropriate celestial activities!
25
January
DDO: Sunday Sungazing - January 2026 [Online Only]
Safely observe the sun with us from home!
During these family-friendly sessions, a DDO Astronomer will answer your questions about our closest star: the sun!
4
February
Recreational Astronomy Night - February 4, 2026
Join us for our monthly recreational astronomy night meeting. This is where our members get to show their latest projects or give tutorials and tips on just about everything to do with astronomy.
14
February
DDO Astronomy Speaker's Night - February 2026 - Doubles for Couples
Experience a presentation led by astronomy experts and researchers and tour the observatory.
22
February
DDO: Sunday Sungazing - February 2026 [Online Only]
Safely observe the sun with us from home!
During these family-friendly sessions, a DDO Astronomer will answer your questions about our closest star: the sun!
28
February
DDO Astronomy Family Night - February 2026 - Planets on Parade
Families will be introduced to the wonders of astronomy through a presentation on a variety of exciting astronomy topics, followed by age-appropriate celestial activities!
4
March
Recreational Astronomy Night - March 4, 2026
Join us for our monthly recreational astronomy night meeting. This is where our members get to show their latest projects or give tutorials and tips on just about everything to do with astronomy.
14
March
DDO March Break 2026 - Space Action: Craters and Comets!
This March Break, join the David Dunlap Observatory to explore some of the dynamic action of space through comets, craters, and more!
18
March
DDO March Break 2026 - Out of This World: The Solar System
The Solar System with all its planets, moons, and asteroids are all around us -- even in your own home!