Science Rendezvous

Welcome to the University of Manitoba Science Rendezvous! This is Manitoba's largest hands-on science and engineering festival. This event is open to everyone, free to attend, and no sign-ups are needed. We host the event with more than 40 interactive science booths each year! Our volunteers show kids the magic of science and see the spark of curiosity and delight on adults’ faces. We have something for you, whether you are bringing kids or coming alone.

Stay tuned as we plan for Science Rendezvous 2026!

A little girl looking through a telescope.

A look back at 2025

The 2025 theme was Wonder! Families fueled their curiosity and looked through our telescopes to view the sun. They learned more about polar bears at the “Polar Bears on Thin Ice” booth, challenged themselves to code and move a pre-built robot arm, used small solar panels to light up little lights and sound buzzers, and so much more!

  • A light brown stone on white sand.

    Sensory-friendly Quiet Space

    We have 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!

  • Four members of the wildlife prairie team in their discover days 2024 booth smiling at the camera.

    Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Show

    Hear about wildlife rehabilitation taking place right here in Manitoba from the Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre.

  • Scientist showing a chemistry experiment with a balloon.

    Chemistry Show

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

  • A scientist with a lab coat showing a participant how to do a physics experiement.

    Physics Show

    Explore physics from a safe distance! Beds of nails, falling objects, liquid nitrogen and Tesla coils! You’ll never know what might appear next!

  • Kids using plastic spoons to catch and release a variety of aquatic invertebrates.

    Critter Dipping

    Use plastic spoons to catch and release various critters from Oak Hammock Marsh.

  • Planetarium show with people and volunteers present.

    Planetarium Show

    Sit back and relax as you are led on a sky tour of some of the most popular constellations and sights in the sky.

  • A kid and an adult looking at fossils behind a glass.

    Cretaceous Menagerie

    Join us for a calm space to look at jaw-dropping rocks and fossils!

  • A kid having fun at the oobleck run and smiling at everyone.

    Oobleck Run

    Run fast over our popular oobleck (cornstarch and water) pool and don’t stop, or you will sink (up to your ankles)!

2025 Participating Faculties

2025 Community organizations

Get involved with Science Rendezvous 2026

UM Faculty, staff and students

If you are interested in volunteering for 2026, please fill out our volunteer interest form. We will contact you in the fall when applications open.

If you would like to host a booth or activity, please fill out our booth or activity interest form.

External organisations

If you are an outside organisation interested in hosting an interactive booth or activity for next year’s event, please fill out our booth or activity interest form.

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