Kids' Science Open House 2026

Saturday, October 24, 2026 10:30 am - 4:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)
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Science Open House volunteer pipettes a liquid into a test tube while a child looks on.

Join us on October 24th for an extravaganza of hands-on science discovery for school-age kids.

From 10:30am to 4:30pm on Saturday we'll fill the Science Teaching Complex (STC) and Earth Sciences Museum (EIT) with opportunities for kids to explore science! This is a free event.

  • Hundreds of different activities at various locations, guided by volunteers.
  • Chemistry Shows at 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. in STC 1012. Show up early to avoid disappointment.
  • The stunning Gem and Mineral Show, hosted by the Earth Sciences Museum, will also be open Friday afternoon from 12 noon to 6 p.m. and all day Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in EIT.
  • LRT and bus stations are conveniently close. Visitor parking is available in Lot Q. The $10 charge is payable through the  AMP mobile pay app.

No registration is required for this free event.

Directions to the STC building on UW's main campus

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Visitor parking: Lot Q, $10 (AMP mobile pay app) 

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Location Information
Location Address: STC - Science Teaching Complex
200 University Ave West
Waterloo, ON, CA  N2L 3G1
Location coordinates:
Link to map: https://uwaterloo.ca/map/?basemap=D#map=17/43.4695/-80.5442
Additional Information
Host: Faculty of Science Cost: Free