- Spark After Dark (18+)
- Feb 13
It’s about to get HOT at Heart, Heat & Body!
Science doesn’t stop when the kids go home! Explore heartbeats, heat, and the human body in an adults-only evening of heat, hot surprises, and a little heart-pumping fun.
WHAT
Celebrate Heart Month at Spark with heart-themed experiments, pop-up activities, and interactive experiences for curious kids and grown-ups alike. Explore how hearts work, why staying active matters, and get hands-on with playful science that’s fun for everyone!
WHEN
February 1-28, 2026
Open daily | Regular hours
FOR WHO
All ages welcome! If you can laugh, gasp, or get a little messy, you’re invited.
COST
Included with General Admission or a Spark Membership
Some workshops or experiences may require an additional ticket. Food and treats available for purchase.
This February, Spark is all about hearts... literal, beating, science-y hearts! ❤️
From wacky experiments and hands-on chemistry to interactive activities exploring your own heart, there’s enough action, wonder, and wiggle room to keep every member of the family buzzing. Learn how your heart pumps, why moving matters, and get messy in the most playful, over-the-top way possible.
Spark’s Heart Month is where curiosity, creativity, and a little love for science collide. Come explore, play, and celebrate the organ that keeps us all going!
FEATURED EXPERIENCES THAT’LL MAKE YOUR HEART SKIP A BEAT ❤️
- Special Event
- Feb 6
Artemis Live Launch Viewing
Witness history in the making! Watch Artemis II launch astronauts, including Canadian Jeremy Hansen, the first Canadian to journey around the Moon, on a crewed flight beyond Earth orbit for the first time in over 50 years.
Note: Access to some areas may be limited. Launch dates/times may change based on NASA’s schedule.
WHAT’S ON
- ATRIUM
Heart Salt Crafts
Create sparkling love-heart art while exploring the science of mixtures, textures, and creativity. Perfect for little hands and curious minds.
Daily: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- BEING HUMAN
Heart Dissections
Get up close with the human (well, sheep!) heart. Science Guides reveal the inner workings of this incredible organ—see what makes it tick, literally!
Daily: 2:00 PM
- CREATIVE KIDS MUSEUM
Lego Lab: Celebrate Heart Health Month
Build mini heart pumps, explore heart diagrams, and see how your heartbeat changes with movement. Hands-on experiments and playful activities show why staying active is key. Ages 0–8.
Monday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- STEVEN’S LAB
Colours and Kinetics: Chemical Traffic Light
Transform ordinary solutions into a dazzling kaleidoscope of colors using redox reactions. Hands-on fun for curious scientists.
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM & 1:00 – 2:30 PM
- BLUPRINT
Soldering: Meet Your Circuit Buddy
Build your own Circuit Buddy! Solder common components and take home your creation. Must be 8+; adult supervision required under 12.
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- SPARK SPORTS WEEKEND
Get Moving with Spark Sports Weekends
Every weekend, dive into the science behind sport. Get the chance to meet Olympic and Paralympic athletes, try interactive sports challenges, and see firsthand how science powers peak athletic performance.
Saturdays & Sundays
FALL IN LOVE WITH SCIENCE!
Shop the Valentine’s Collection at the Spark Store and discover gifts for the one who makes your arteries flutter and your neurons fire.
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