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Step into a winter wonderland at your Science Centre from December 21 to January 5! Discover fun, eco-friendly ways to wrap holiday gifts, savour liquid nitrogen ice cream in gingerbread flavour, enjoy enchanting story time afternoons, learn about winter animals, and experience the magical Noon Year’s Winter Wonderland. The Science Centre is your destination for discovery, joy, and unforgettable family moments.
Where: Science Centre
Dates: December 21 to January 5*
Age: All Ages
Entry: Included with Science Centre Admission
Where: Science Centre
Dates: December 21 to January 5*
Age: All Ages
Entry: Included with Science Centre Admission
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES (December 21 to January 5*)
Green Gift Wrapping
Wrap up your holiday season with a sustainable twist! Discover fun, eco-friendly gift-wrapping tips and simple techniques at the green gift-wrapping clinic. Give Mother Nature the best present of all—less waste.
Program time varies.
See the 'What’s Happening' screens while on site for today’s program information.
Design your Winter Wonderland
Welcome to FuturistiCITY! Design your very own Winter Wonderland in The Science Garage. Team up with Mayor Dinotron to build a sustainable, futuristic winter experience that keeps citizens enjoying the cool weather! Choose materials carefully – some are 'renewable', while others are not!
Location: STEAMengine – The Science Garage
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WINTER SCIENCE STORYTIME
Young guests can snuggle in and enjoy enchanting winter science storybooks, perfect for the season!
Location: Outside CuriousCITY
4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
LIQUID NITROGEN ICE CREAM
The signature Liquid Nitrogen ice cream is getting a cozy glow-up. Savour the warming aroma of cinnamon and ginger in this holiday-inspired favourite - Gingerbread!
Location: Syncrude Science Stage
Daily 2:00 p.m.
WINTER WILDLIFE
Children will test out different insulators, identify animal tracks in the snow, and learn about amazing adaptations as they discover what their favourite critters do in the winter.
Location: CuriousCITY
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
NOON YEAR'S EVE (December 31 and January 1)
Celebrate the 'Noon Year' with a bang! Countdown to 12:00 p.m. on December 31 and January 1 during the explosive Noon Year’s Demonstration on the Syncrude Science Stage. It’s the ultimate way to kick off the new year—don’t miss the fun!
Location: Syncrude Science Stage
December 31 and January 1 - 12:00 p.m.
*Special Holiday Hours
- December 21 to December 23 – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- December 24 – 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- December 25 – Closed
- December 26 to January 5 – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.