Science Rendezvous

Science Rendezvous 2026 was a blast! Thank you to all of you who volunteered with us and made this magical event possible. Thank you to everyone who showed up and supported science, explored their curiosity and ignited a passion for science in young minds!

Stay tuned as we take a break after having hosted Manitoba's largest hands-on science and engineering festival!

A little girl looking through a microscope.

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Interactive science booths

  • A kid hugging and looking at a robot plush.

    Snuggle bot, 2023

  • Core memories with your family start here!

    Whether you want to have quality time with your kids extracting DNA from a strawberry, or you want to take the picture-of-the-year of them running on an oobleck pool, we have a booth for you!

    In 2026, we hosted our biggest Science Rendezvous with over 60 science booths, and our volunteers were excited to welcome everyone and show them how fun science can be!

  • The theme for Science Rendezvous 2026 was IGNITE!

    Science Rendezvous is always the best time to ignite your excitement, spark some joy, fuel your curiosity and feel the magic of science! Some of the booths in 2026 were:

    • "Atomic Curiosities", the booth where we used uranium glass, a Geiger counter and UV flashlights to explain how radioactivity works!
    • Rockets were a hot topic in every household. The UMSATS group had a satellite and a rocket on display!
    • Our Human-Computer Interaction research group opened its doors and showcased its research with robots using fun demonstrations, games and hands-on learning.

    And so much more!

  • Henna Constellations booth at Science Rendezvous.

    Henna Constellations, 2025

Live science shows

Every year, we've had a popular line-up of science shows. In 2026, we hosted the Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy, Planetarium, and Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre shows!

  • Students presenting at the physics show.

    Physics Show, 2025

  • Some of our shows required registration (for free), 30 minutes before the event. Each year, information regarding showtimes and registration is available on our website as we get closer to Science Rendezvous.

    We always do our best to host a non-ticketed show. For Science Rendezvous 2026, the Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre show located outside on the Quad did not require a ticket. Attendees could learn about Manitoba's amazing wildlife, how to support nature, and meet the stars of the show, the animal ambassadors!

2026 A look back

Science Rendezvous 2026 offered a weekend filled with hands-on science activities, fun experiments, interactive booths, live shows, and inspiring STEAM experiences.⁠ Whether you're a curious kid or a science enthusiast, there's always something for everyone!⁠

  • A light brown stone on white sand.

    Sensory-friendly Quiet Space

    Each year, we 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!

  • A little kid looking through a microscope.

    Cells to Ecosystems Tour

    This booth offered a biology tour with hands-on experiences that highlighted multiple levels of biological organization, from unicellular life and body systems to organisms and ecosystems.

  • People looking through solar telescopes.

    Solar Telescopes

    RASC Winnipeg volunteers set up a variety of telescopes for safe solar observing!

  • Kids looking at a beehive behind a glass.

    What's the Buzz

    Seeing a beehive and a living necklace-making activity in the "What's the Buzz" booth was definitely one of the highlights of Science Rendezvous 2026.

  • A little kid playing math games.

    Hidden Math in Card Games

    For card game lovers, this booth explored the behind-the-scenes math that makes them work!

  • A kid looking at different species in the critter dipping booth.

    Critter Dipping

    Participants could use a plastic spoon to catch and release various critters from Oak Hammock Marsh.

  • Dinosaur skeletons in the Cretaceous Menagerie.

    Cretaceous Menagerie

    A calm space to look at jaw-dropping rocks and fossils? Sign us up!

  • Henna Constellations booth at Science Rendezvous.

    Henna Constellations

    Participants could get a small temporary tattoo of a constellation!

  • An owl looking at the camera during the prairie wildlife show.

    Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Show

    The show where attendees could learn more about Manitoba's amazing wildlife, how to support nature, and meet the stars of the show, the animal ambassadors!

  • A scientist demonstrating a chemistry experiment.

    Chemistry Show

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

  • Scientist demonstrating a physics experiment.

    Physics Show

    Attendees explored physics from a safe distance! Beds of nails, falling objects, liquid nitrogen and Tesla coils! No one ever knew what could have appeared next!

  • Wide shot of the planetarium show.

    Planetarium Show

    The show where you could sit back and relax while being led on a tour of some of the most popular constellations and sights in the sky.

2026 Community organizations

2026 Participating Faculties

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