Hands-on science, live demos, creative challenges, and immersive experiences for curious kids and grown-ups. Enjoy extra programming, pop-up activities, and plenty of chances to play, build, and test together.
February 13-16, 2026
Open daily | See full hours
Extended Hours: Feb 14 & 15 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Included with General Admission or a Spark Membership
Some workshops or experiences may require an additional ticket. Food and treats available for purchase.
All ages welcome! If you can laugh, gasp, or get a little messy, you’re invited!
Blast off with Nova, a seven-year-old Vizsla, and her ultra-running dad, Evan Birch! Follow their epic attempt at the Orcas Island 100 Mile race — four 25-mile loops packed with endurance, energy, and extreme cuteness.
Saturday, Sunday & Monday: 12:30 PM & 2:30 PM
Jump, fly, climb, and dive into the science behind extreme athletes’ skills, psychology, and innovation. High-energy, hands-on fun awaits thrill seekers, aspiring athletes, and anyone who loves seeing humans push the limits of what’s possible.
Transform ordinary solutions into a spectacular kaleidoscope of colours using classic redox reactions. Get hands-on, make a mess (safely!), and watch science do a dazzling dance before your eyes.
Thursday, Friday & Monday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Celebrate Heart Month the playful way! Create sparkling love-heart art while exploring the science of mixtures, textures, and creativity. Perfect for little hands and curious minds.
Saturday, Sunday & Monday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Get up close and personal with the human (well, sheep!) heart. Watch a Science Guide reveal the inner workings of this incredible organ and learn what makes it tick — literally!
Daily 2:00 PM
Build your very own Circuit Buddy! Solder common circuit board components together and take home a memento of your new skills. Must be 8+ with adult supervision for anyone under 12.
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Celebrate the Olympics by designing and building your own medal! Bring your imagination and creativity to see what amazing inventions you can make. For the littlest scientists, ages 0-8.
Saturdays & Sundays and Holidays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Kids can build mini heart pumps, explore heart diagrams, and see how their heartbeat changes with movement. Hands-on experiments and playful activities show how the heart keeps blood moving and why staying active is key. Perfect for little scientists ages 0–8.
Monday – Friday: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Move, play, and explore the science of sport every weekend at Spark! Saturdays feature Olympic and Paralympic athletes with the Canadian Sport Institute Alberta, hands-on demos, and the science behind peak performance. Sundays bring Skydive Extreme Calgary, where visitors can explore adrenaline, focus, and reaction time, and see how science keeps skydivers safe.
Saturdays & Sundays
Spark members get first dibs on programming like the highly popular Summer Camps and special perks all year long. Don’t miss a moment of the fun!
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