It can sometimes feel like the busiest time of the year. Thankfully, the Winter Solstice arrives on Sunday, December 21—signifying the longest night and shortest day of the year. ❄ “Solstice” comes from Latin: “sol” (sun) + “stitium” (pause).

Holiday feelings are all around us at KidSpark at Harbourfront Centre–from giggles with friends to buying the perfect gift for those closest to us. 🥰 Come experience the joy of the holidays with us this winter break! ❄ 👉 bit.ly/4eIaJZt 📍 KidSpark at Harbourfront Centre

Cuteness level: 💯 📍 KidSpark at Harbourfront Centre 🎫 bit.ly/4eIaJZt

We’re looking back on 2025 with so much gratitude! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who joined us for our free community events: ✨ Indigenous Celebration in June ✨ Celebrate Black Excellence in September ✨ Pride in STEM in November

You’re a star, Dr. Dave! 🌠 Yesterday, Canadian astronaut and aquanaut Dr. Dave Williams thrilled visitors with stories about his adventures in space, the ocean and more. 🚀

We’re excited to be a part of Burps, Butts and Bones – the new TVO Kids series that makes learning about the human body seriously fun! 📺

It’s the season of lights, so what better time to supercharge your understanding of all things electricity?

This weekend only at KidSpark at Harbourfront Centre: Build, touch and experiment with interactive exhibits made by TMU New Media students. 🎨 Your kids will be wowed and inspired by these student-made exhibits that tackle big topics like energy and the environment! 🌎

2026 is going to be an exciting year for space exploration—and who better to hype us up than astronaut and aquanaut, Dr. Dave Williams? 👨‍🚀🚀 📍 @cfsherway 📆 Sun, Dec 7 ⏰ 11am–12:30pm 🎫 Event included with admission 🔗 bit.ly/3BrQAcr

Raise your hand if you struggle with dinner ideas! 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ Knowing how to prepare a well-rounded meal is a great way to prep your food for the week—and it’s easier than you might think to incorporate healthy options.

Making fun memories with the kids 🤝 Getting things crossed off your holiday to-do list Plus, enjoy 40% off select merchandise until November 30 at both our CF Sherway Gardens and KidSpark at Harbourfront Experiences 🎉 📍 @cfsherway 🔗 bit.ly/3BrQAcr

🚨👨‍🚀 Special offer alert! Canada’s very own Chris Hadfield is in Toronto for his acclaimed variety show, Generator! Hosted by the astronaut-author-musician himself, this event features a secret lineup of some of the world’s best comedians, scientists, artists and musicians.

POV: You go from chill 🥶 to chill 😎 on a random Tuesday in November. ☀ We’re soaking up ALL the vacation vibes in Survival: The Exhibition this month. See you there? 😉 📍 CF Sherway Gardens

Guess what? Chatting with someone new is a good way to keep your brain healthy! 🧠 From striking up a quick convo while you wait for your coffee to comparing books at the library, talking to a stranger even just once a week has been shown to improve your overall mood. 😊

Did you know we have special offers and promotions with partners across Ontario? 🤩 Visit our website to see our current offers, including ones with The Chelsea Hotel, City Sightseeing, Deerhurst Resort—and more!

We loved celebrating Pride in STEM 2025 at Harbourfront Centre! 🔬🌈✨ This free, family-friendly event on November 15 highlighted the important contributions and accomplishments of the 2SLGBTQI+ community in science, technology, engineering and math.

Back by popular demand, Emett’s Dream Machines have arrived for the holiday season at our CF Sherway Gardens Experience! 🤩 Bring the whole family and experience the one-of-a-kind creations today ☕️🛤️ 📍CF Sherway Gardens

Rosie is ✨that ✨girl. We’ll be at the Royal Winter Fair all weekend with our very own game show - Family Food! 🛒 📍 The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 📆 Friday, Nov 14: 11am & pm 📆 Saturday, Nov 15: 11am & 2pm 📆 Sunday, Nov 16: 11am, 12:30pm & 2pm 💲 Included with admission 🔗 bit.ly/49sSmbG

On this Remembrance Day, we pause, remember, reflect and honour those who have served, and continue to serve Canada. Thank you. #lestweforget 📸: Fraizer Dunleavy

Who’s ready to be the next contestant on Family Food? Test your food knowledge from your seat or by stepping on stage! 📍 The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (Exhibition Place, Enercare Centre, Hall B) 📆 Daily from Friday, November 7 - Sunday, November 16 💲 Included with admission 🔗 bit.ly/49sSmbG

Whether you’re camping with your family or admiring the great outdoors, it’s always important to be Bear Aware! 🐻 Join Ontario Parks staff for fun activities to learn how to safely share the great outdoors with black bears.

Have you witnessed the northern lights dancing across the sky before? If so, you might have experienced a feeling of awe and amazement! But did you know feeling awe can positively affect your brain? youtu.be/5UIV_rXDtIA

What an incredible season, Toronto Blue Jays—winners in our hearts! 💙 This series was full of teamwork, grit & a whole lot of science in every pitch and play.
Hats off to the LA Dodgers on the World Series win! And a big congrats to our friends at the California Science Center!

Boo! It’s spooky science. 👻 We asked our staff if they knew what these phobias were, just in time for Halloween night. 🎃 How many did you know?

Pride in STEM is just around the corner! 🏳‍🌈 Celebrate the 2SLGBTQI+ community at this free family event featuring 📚 storytime with Fay and Fluffy, 🎶 music with Trash Panda Brass & more! 📅Sat, Nov 15 ⌚11am– 4pm 📍Harbourfront Centre 💲 FREE 🔗 bit.ly/3SqlO8E Pride in STEM is presented by TELUS

We’re thrilled that this series is returning home to Toronto this weekend ⚾ To get ready for Game 5 tonight, our Staff Astronomer and *major* baseball fan Rachel Ward-Maxwell discusses why the Toronto Blue Jays are the Masters of Momentum! Let’s Go Blue Jays 💙🎉

Hello, autumn 👋🍂 To celebrate the season, get outside and look for signs of nature by playing our Fall Biodiversity BINGO. You never know what critters, plants or habitats you’ll discover! 🔎 Check it out today 👉 bit.ly/4ePhJV7

Join us for our free, family-friendly event, Pride in STEM! 🏳‍🌈 Enjoy a full day of fun activities & workshops to celebrate & showcase the contributions of the 2SLGBTQI+ community to STEM! 📅November 15 ⌚11 a.m.–4 p.m. 📍Harbourfront Centre 💲 FREE 🔗 bit.ly/3SqlO8E Pride in STEM is presented by TELUS

California Science Center 🤝 Ontario Science Centre A little friendly competition never hurt anyone! 😉 Fun fact! Both the Blue Jays and Dodgers sport the colour blue, which is often associated with trust and confidence–qualities essential for any championship team.

📢 You’ve heard it on the megaphone, we’ve got the science about the land 🏞️, the sea 🌊, the sky ⛅ at our CF Sherway Gardens Experiences. And we’re keeping it 💯 📍 @cfsherway #CadillacFairview #Meetyouthere

Join us at Deerhurst Resort this weekend for a FREE day of astronomy programs including: ☀ Solar observing 🎨 Aurora-inspired art 🌌 A demonstration explaining the northern lights

LET’S GO BLUE JAYS 👏💙 We hear that blue jays are fierce, but the @torontobluejays.bsky.social might be fiercer 😉

🔔Just in🔔 We’re excited to announce our NEW program designed for toddlers aged 12-24 months: Littlest Scientists 👶🧪! Join us on Wednesday or Thursday mornings in November from 9 to 10 a.m. Pre-registration is required. Visit our website to learn more and book your spot 👉 bit.ly/47oemCf

The Thanksgiving long weekend is here! 🦃🍂🥧 Our Harbourfront Centre and CF Sherway Gardens Experiences are open all weekend long, including the holiday Monday. See you there 👉 bit.ly/3BrQAcr

🏫TEACHERS: What does a field trip to our CF Sherway Gardens Experiences look like? Tim Walker, Director of Learning Programs, is here to tell you! From climate change to engineering, we have curriculum-connected, hands-on exhibitions for school kids of all ages. Book your trip today 👉 bit.ly/3KBLdeV

Science is everywhere–even in Taylor Swift lyrics 🧡💚! Happy The Life of a Showgirl release day ❤️‍🔥

Today, we honour the survivors of residential schools, their families and the communities impacted by this painful chapter in Canadian history. We stand with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, and we remain committed to the ongoing work of truth-telling and meaningful reconciliation.

Your brain doesn’t just like people, it needs them. Discover how hanging out, even in small doses, keeps your brain sharp and happy. 🧠   This project is presented in collaboration with @ontariobrain.bsky.social

Join us this weekend at Algonquin Provincial Park for northern lights & celestial sights 🌌🌟 On Friday and Saturday, we’ll be looking up to the sky using telescopes & the naked eye to spot the Moon, Saturn and, if we’re lucky, the northern lights. To learn more about this event visit 👉 bit.ly/4nl61Gb

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Celebrate Black Excellence event at Harbourfront Centre last weekend! It was an inspiring day filled with joy and learning, and we were thrilled to see so many of you connecting with one another and celebrating Black excellence in our communities.

Congratulations on making it to the playoffs Toronto Blue Jays! ⚾🎉 From Jr. Jays Sundays to postseason glory, we’ll be cheering you on loud and proud! 💙

We’re here to help you capture your northern lights memories 📸  To discover more resources and helpful tips, visit our website 👉 bit.ly/4ktoWMw Thank you to our supporting sponsor Deerhurst Resort

Join us on September 24 or October 22 from 2 - 3 p.m. as our experts share helpful tips, resources and fun program ideas to help you plan a stellar northern lights viewing party! 🎉 To register for this FREE webinar, visit 👉 bit.ly/3TwAVOx Thank you to our supporting sponsor Deerhurst Resort.

Kids Night Out is back with THREE brand new programs - Shocking Science ⚡️, Spooky Science: Genes, Guts, and Goo 🧬, and Wilderness Wisdom: Survive and Thrive 🐳. To learn more and register, visit our website 👉 bit.ly/42rzVAS

These are the songs you want to have stuck in your head! Songs that are 100-120 bpm (beats per minute) can help you keep the right pace when performing CPR. 🎵 Visit Survival: The Exhibition to learn more about how to become the ultimate survival expert. 🏕

Celebrate Black Excellence is THIS Saturday! Enjoy an Ontario Turtle Nesting Season workshop with Sauropsida Education, face painting with Children's Creative Village, & so much more! 📆 September 20 📍 Harbourfront Centre ⌚ 11am - 4pm 🔗 bit.ly/3Fxxdk6 💲 FREE

Last week, our staff astronomer Rachel Ward-Maxwell was at Killarney Provincial Park as the Astronomer-in-Residence 🌟

Did you know the Sun goes through periods when it's more active? Find out how it affects us here on Earth from Staff Astronomer Rachel Ward-Maxwell ☀ Visit our website to learn more about the science behind the northern lights—sponsored by our friends at Deerhurst Resort 👉 bit.ly/4ktoWMw 📽 NASA

Celebrate Black Excellence is just over 2 weeks away! Prepare for a fun day featuring steelpan performances, African thumb piano lessons with Njacko Backo, workshops with Youth Taking Flight & more! 📆 September 20, 2025 📍 Harbourfront Centre ⌚ 11am-4pm 🔗 bit.ly/3Fxxdk6 💲 FREE Presented by TELUS