Back by popular demand: Science Rendezvous 2025
Get ready for Manitoba’s largest hands-on science and engineering festival. Join us on Saturday, May 10th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. right here in Winnipeg, at the University of Manitoba, Fort Garry Campus.
Oobleck pool!
Science Rendezvous is hosted by the UM Faculty of Science along with our campus and community partners. But the stars of the show are the over 400 fantastic volunteers who make the event possible. We cannot wait to welcome you back for an exciting day filled with engaging science shows and booths. This is Winnipeg’s biggest and most remarkable science outreach event of the year!
Giant bubble trap!
Ready to get your hands dirty? Trap a person inside a giant bubble made of soap, water and glycerin. Run fast over our popular oobleck pool and don’t stop, or you will sink (up to your ankles)! Use plastic spoons to catch and release various critters from Oak Hammock Marsh.
Need a less messy activity? Visit us at the “Atomic Curiosities” booth to learn about radioactivity. Explore the “Math Mania” booth for brain-boosting math puzzles and games no matter how old you are. Or join us for a calm space to look at jaw-dropping rocks and fossils!
Look at the sun through the telescope!
This year’s theme is Wonder! We invite you to fuel your curiosity and look through our telescopes to view the sun. Learn more about polar bears at the “Polar Bears on Thin Ice” booth. Challenge yourself to code and move a pre-built robot arm. Or use small solar panels to light up little lights and sound buzzers!
Chemistry show!
With over 50 science booths, our volunteers are excited to show kids the magic of science. But they are also secretly hoping to see the spark of curiosity and delight on adults’ faces, too. Whether you are bringing kids or coming on your own, we have something for you, and we are excited to see you there!
This event is FREE to attend, and no sign-ups are necessary except for science shows. To learn more, visit our website.