Events

Upcoming Events

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We welcome all members of the community to come together and experience inspiring events that bridge science, arts, and culture. We’ve got incredible events for kids and adults interested in astronomy in Vancouver.

Land, Sea & Sky - Earth Day

Join us in celebrating Earth Day at the Museum of Vancouver (MOV), Vancouver Maritime Museum (VMM), and H.R. MacMillan Space Centre!

Representing Land, Sea, & Sky, the Vanier Park attractions will combine various activities and crafts for everyone to enjoy on April 20th.

Admission to the MOV & VMM will be free by donation, with the Space Centre charging regular admission fees, but will feature free Earth Day crafts and a presentation as part of this special day.

Schedule of Events

April 21st

Building with Bits Workshops

Come and tinker with inventions that demonstrate how we can use energy from the Sun to power technology! Build an energy meter, satellite dish, cooling fan and more!

Workshops have limited capacity so don’t miss out. Kids must be accompanied by an adult.

Workshops recommended for ages 7-15.

Workshops running at 10:30am, 12:30pm and 2:30pm. Registration available at the door. Cost to attend $6.50.

April 23, 10:30am

The Great Space Telescopes - Home Learners Webinar

Join us and learn all about the Hubble Space Telescope, Spitzer Space Telescope, Compton Gamma Ray Observatory and Chandra X-ray Observatory.

During this 60-minute live Zoom webinar participants will have the opportunity to interact and ask questions.

The webinar is designed for 7-11 year olds.

August 8, 4:00pm

Ask an Astronomer Live Stream

Tune in for the latest "Ask an Astronomer" live stream on YouTube!

Have questions? Get them answered live—join the chat and ask our resident astronomer anything!

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August 9, 7:00pm

Primer for the Perseids Meteor Shower

Join us for an evening with the stars! Enjoy a show in the Planetarium's Star Theatre.

Can't make it to the show? Stop by our observatory and gaze into the night sky. Observatory entry by donation.

Get Tickets for August 9th at 7:00pm

August 22, 4:00pm

Ask an Astronomer Live Stream: Farewell Marley

Tune in for the latest "Ask an Astronomer" live stream on YouTube!

Have questions? Get them answered live—join the chat and ask our resident astronomer anything!

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August 24, 7:00pm

BRIGHT LIGHTS: A Space Drag Extravaganza

Join us for a spectacular night filled with entertainment and wonder. We are to be transported out of this world with local legendary drag kings! Come and experience the excitement of drag splendor.

This event is 19+ and IDs are required at the door.

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Magik Moments will be at this year's Bright Lights to capture the fun and memories with their photo booth available throughout the evening from 7pm to 10pm.

Magik Moments