Science Rendezvous

Join us on Saturday, May 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campus, for Manitoba’s largest hands-on science and engineering festival! This event is free to attend, and no sign-ups are necessary except for some science shows.

A little girl looking through a telescope.

Volunteer applications are now closed.

Interactive booths

  • Volunteers interacting with students astronomy booth at Science Rendezvous.

  • Looking for family-friendly science activities?

    With over 50 science booths, our volunteers are excited to show kids the magic of science. But they also secretly hope to see the spark of curiosity and delight on adults’ faces, too. Whether you are bringing kids or coming alone, we have something for you, and we are excited to see you there!

  • This year’s theme is Wonder!

    We invite you to fuel your curiosity and look through our telescopes to view the sun. Learn more about polar bears at the “Polar Bears on Thin Ice” booth. Challenge yourself to code and move a pre-built robot arm. Use small solar panels to light up little lights and sound buzzers. And so much more!

    Ready to get your hands dirty?

    Trap a person inside a giant bubble made of soap, water and glycerin. Run fast over our popular oobleck pool and don’t stop, or you will sink (up to your ankles)! Use plastic spoons to catch and release various critters from Oak Hammock Marsh.

  • A child looking at a board of bees.

Live science shows

This year we are bringing back our popular Chemistry Show, Physics Show, Planetarium Shows and an exciting new show by the Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre!

  • Two scientists with lab coats showing chemistry experiments to a classroom full of kids.

  • Tickets

    The Chemistry Show, Physics Show, and all Planetarium Shows require tickets. Tickets will be released online 30 minutes before showtimes.

    More information, including release times, ticket limits and conditions, can be found on our Eventbrite page closer to May 10, 2025.

  • Don’t have a ticket?

    No worries! The Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Show will be held outside and does not require a ticket. In the event of rain, the show will move indoors, and tickets will be released online in advance.

  • Kids and parents sitting on the ground at The Quad at UM.

Sneak peek

  • A light brown stone on white sand.

    Sensory-friendly Quiet Space

    We have set aside a room where anyone needing a few minutes of quiet is welcome to sit and relax until they are ready to explore some more!

  • Four members of the wildlife prairie team in their discover days 2024 booth smiling at the camera.

    Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Show

    Hear about wildlife rehabilitation taking place right here in Manitoba from the Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre.

  • Scientist showing a chemistry experiment with a balloon.

    Chemistry Show

    Young and old will be captivated by the educational experiments safely performed by our chemists in residence.

  • A scientist with a lab coat showing a participant how to do a physics experiement.

    Physics Show

    Explore physics from a safe distance! Beds of nails, falling objects, liquid nitrogen and Tesla coils! You’ll never know what might appear next!

  • Kids using plastic spoons to catch and release a variety of aquatic invertebrates.

    Critter Dipping

    Use plastic spoons to catch and release various critters from Oak Hammock Marsh.

  • Planetarium show with people and volunteers present.

    Planetarium Show

    Sit back and relax as you are led on a sky tour of some of the most popular constellations and sights in the sky.

  • A kid and an adult looking at fossils behind a glass.

    Cretaceous Menagerie

    Join us for a calm space to look at jaw-dropping rocks and fossils!

  • A kid having fun at the oobleck run and smiling at everyone.

    Oobleck Run

    Run fast over our popular oobleck (cornstarch and water) pool and don’t stop, or you will sink (up to your ankles)!

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