In a galaxy far, far away, a black hole and a big space rock walk into a bar.

Be inspired by the cosmos and paint your version of the night sky, galaxy, or planet! Find your inspiration from an astronomer who will start with a short introduction to an astronomy-themed topic, and with an artist-in residence. Please wear/bring appropriate supplies for painting and being outdoors.

Apparently "We are made of star stuff" so your beer contains chunks of the Big Bang explosion, doesn't it? Echoes of the Big Bang at the Large Hadron ColliderDavid Curtin (Assistant Professor, Canada Research Chair in Theoretical Particle Physics) @drc83 

What if I tell you that the world in the smallest imaginable scales has nothing to do with what we know? Bosons versus FermionsDuncan O'Dell  (Professor, Department of Physics & Astronomy, McMaster University)

Visit a unique historical site in Richmond Hill and experience an engaging presentation led by expert and researchers in astronomy, covering a variety of exciting astronomy topics. After the presentation, participants will tour the observatory and see a demonstration of the 74" telescope. If the sky is clear, the dome will be opened and the telescope pointed to an interesting celestial object for the visitors to view. Please wear/bring appropriate supplies for being outdoors. All registered participants under the ages of 16 must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Join poet Laboni Islam for a special tour of The Moon: A Voyage Through Time, an exhibition that looks at the moon through the lens of art, science, and spirituality.

In this profusely-illustrated, non-technical presentation, you will see the universe, as revealed by modern astronomy is just as exciting as the universe of science fiction and video games. And it's real! And you can see it and understand it! Lots of time for Q&A.

Explore the universe with members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Telescopes will be set up to provide amazing views of the Moon, the planets and more! (Rain date is May 15th).

Astronomy Booth: Small Bodies in the Solar System

Let’s Celebrate International Astronomy Day!

Every year the Faculty of Science at York University joins forces with Main Street Markham to present Science Rendezvous at the award-winning Markham Farmers’ Market.

Ryerson’s Science Rendezvous offers hands-on activities and demonstrations in many scientific areas. We have activities for young children, teens and adults. Come on out to the Kerr Hall quad in the heart of Ryerson's campus, and enjoy a day outdoors with science.