Upcoming Events
Experience science, INNOVATION, arts, and culture!
H.R. Macmillan Space Centre hosts incredible monthly activities for people of all ages interested in astronomy in Vancouver. Check back regularly or sign-up for our spam-free newsletter to be kept in the loop!
Perseid Meteor Shower Primer
Did you know Earth is about to pass through a comet’s orbital path?
Join the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre and RASC for the Perseid Meteor Shower Primer Event on Friday, August 8th, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. This family-friendly event is perfect for learning about the upcoming Perseid meteor shower and exploring the cosmos. You’ll hear from expert speakers, discover new insights at our Booth Expo with local space science organizations, experience a captivating planetarium show, and view the night sky with a guided tour of the Gordon MacMillan Southam Observatory, seeing planets, moons, and star clusters through our powerful telescope.
Vancouver AI Meetups – Monthly
Join the Vancouver AI Community Meet-up, happening monthly, where real humans explore AI’s depths together – tinkering, questioning, and building the next generation of BC AIs.
The Vancouver AI Community Meetups welcome all those interested in the future of AI – researchers, artists, geeks, enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, experts, students, and more!
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Community-hosted events
Check out events hosted by local organizations and businesses using the H.R. Macmillan Space Centre! Want to host your next event here? Explore our rental venues that are great for Birthday parties, weddings, meetups, corporate meetings, and more!
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