Upcoming Events
Experience science, INNOVATION, arts, and culture!
H.R. Macmillan Space Centre hosts incredible monthly activities for people of all ages interested in astronomy in Vancouver. Check back regularly or sign-up for our spam-free newsletter to be kept in the loop!
Cosmic Nights: Space Sustainability [19+] – April 24, 6pm – 10:30pm
How can we protect space while exploring its possibilities?
Join us for a thrilling night of discovery as we dive into the future of space sustainability! Experience a breathtaking planetarium show, engaging expert talks, hands-on activities, and Earth Day-themed trivia that will challenge your cosmic knowledge!
Sip on drinks, snack under the stars, and connect with fellow space lovers as we tackle the biggest questions about our planet’s future beyond Earth!
🎟️ Don’t miss this engaging event—secure your tickets now!
May The Fourth Be With You Day – May 4, 1pm – 5pm
Join forces for an afternoon of sci-fi fun, hands-on activities, and cosmic discovery. Take photos with Stormtroopers and Darth Vader from the 501st Legion, embark on a Styrofoam art scavenger hunt with Vancouver’s legendary Styrogirls, and craft your own creations from a galaxy far, far away.
Choose your mission: a live science demo, then one of three planetarium journeys—Out There, Exploring Extremes, or Stars.
Costumes encouraged. Adventure guaranteed.
Tell-escope & Beginner’s Guide to Starhopping – April 11, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Come and learn all about telescopes; the main ones you might have heard of, some you may not have, how they work, and how to take care of them. At the end of the evening, you should have a basic idea of how to locate and navigate yourself amongst some of the stars, as well as know enough to begin thinking about using, renting, or purchasing your own telescope.
FREE to join!
NO CREDIT Series: Celebrating Women in STEM & Arts – April 16, 5:30pm – 8pm
Celebrate women in STEM and the arts with a fireside chat featuring astronomers and a special guest filmmaker! Then, connect during Networking Power Hour. Mix, mingle, and engage with scientists, filmmakers, and changemakers over snacks and drinks. Connect, collaborate, and be inspired!
Vancouver AI Meetups – Monthly
Join the Vancouver AI Community Meet-up, happening monthly, where real humans explore AI’s depths together – tinkering, questioning, and building the next generation of BC AIs.
The Vancouver AI Community Meetups welcome all those interested in the future of AI – researchers, artists, geeks, enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, experts, students, and more!
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Community-hosted events
Check out events hosted by local organizations and businesses using the H.R. Macmillan Space Centre! Want to host your next event here? Explore our rental venues that are great for Birthday parties, weddings, meetups, corporate meetings, and more!
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