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Friday, March 20, 2020 11:30 am - 1:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

CANCELLED Soup Fest

Photo of soup

CANCELLED

11th Annual “Just Add Water” Soup Fest 

Stirring up support for the Children’s Groundwater Festival

Every year the Earth Sciences Museum participates in the Waterloo Region Children’s Groundwater Festival.

Sunday, March 22, 2020 (all day)

World Water Day

Earth and water for World Water day

World Water Day on March 22 is about focusing attention on the use and importance of water. This year's theme is "Nature and Climate Change", to explore how water and climate change are closely linked. To learn more about what you can do on World Water Day and beyond, check out the websites below!

Sunday, April 19, 2020 10:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Earth Day at Homer Watson Park

Come celebrate Earth Day at Homer Watson Park!

Earth Day at Homer Watson Park informational flyer

On April 19, come celebrate Earth Day at Homer Watson Park! After a park clean up, there will be hands on activities available to help you learn about our environment. The Earth Sciences Museum will be there with our 3D sandbox to teach about watersheds!

Saturday, October 15, 2022 10:30 am - 10:30 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

Dino Day at the Earth Science Museum

Earth Sciences Museum drop in programs! FREE

Join us in the Earth Sciences Museum on Saturday October 15th for free fun drop-in programs for kids and their families! Our staff will offer the same Dinosaurs and Fossils program twice in the same day. Once in the morning starting at 10:30 am and again in the afternoon at 2:00 pm.

Friday, November 18, 2022 10:30 am - 10:30 am EST (GMT -05:00)

Dino Day at the Earth Science Museum

Earth Sciences Museum drop in programs! FREE

Join us in the Earth Sciences Museum on Friday November 18th for free fun drop-in programs for kids and their families! We will be hosting two sessions during the day. Dinosaurs and Fossils program in the morning and afternoon.

Friday, May 5, 2023 11:30 am - 11:30 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

Jane's Walk tours the Peter Russell Rock Garden

Join us on Friday, May 5th for a tour of the Peter Russell Rock Garden. Located in the heart of campus, the rock garden contains 80 specimens from around the globe. Participants will learn about the history of Earth, mines and minerals of Canada as well as the unique rock structures of Ontario.

The 1.5 hour tour will be led by the Earth Sciences Museum curator emeritus Peter Russell.

The tour will be from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM and will begin and end at University of Waterloo, Parking Lot C (off of Seagram Drive). The walk includes paved surfaces throughout the campus and there is accessible parking available closer to the rock garden (pickup a ticket from Parking Services located on Ring Road).

Monday, February 19, 2024 10:00 am - 3:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Family Day at the Earth Sciences Museum

Explore the Earth Sciences Museum with your whole family. The Dinosaur Pit will be open, and a variety of activities will be available for families to investigate. Hands-on activities include:

  • The Rocks Cycle Game
  • Let's Talk Science
  • The Great Lakes
  • Microplastics
  • I Dig Fossil Fish
  • And More!