A one-day Star Wars-themed celebration featuring live science shows, hands-on activities, a planetarium experience, and special character appearances from a galaxy far, far away.
May 3, 2026
Activities take place across the Atrium, Inspiration Stage, Creative Kids Museum, Infinity Dome, and main floor spaces.
Included with General Admission or a Spark Membership.
A long time ago in a science centre not so far away… Suit up as your favourite character and join Spark on Sunday, May 3 for a galaxy-sized celebration of Star Wars Day. Expect a day packed with space science, sci-fi inspiration, and galactic fun — one day early, because the Force doesn't wait for Mondays.
Do you wish science could be more tasty? Have you wanted to savour the flavour of Luke Skywalker’s iconic blue milk? Then this sub-zero spectacular is for you! This live science demonstration uses Liquid Nitrogen, one of our planet’s coldest substances, for super duper cool science with a Star Wars twist!
11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM
Come unlock UNLIMITED POWER as we explore the science of the Dark Side’s most terrifying ability: lightning! This science show will make you a part of the action as the power of electromagnetism flows through our experiments and even some brave audience volunteers! Let's switch on the Spark!
12:30 PM, 2:30 PM
Uh oh! Our favourite heroes and villains have found themselves trapped in the ice! Join us at the Lego Lab in the Creative Kids Museum to use thermodynamics and lead a heated rescue operation!
10:00 - 11:00 AM, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
A long time ago, in our own galaxy... we went to the moon! In this live planetarium show soar through the stars and witness the birth of our moon! Learn how we landed there in 1969 and why we’re going back!
12:00 PM
The 501st Legion is a worldwide volunteer Star Wars™ costuming organization with over 13,000 members in 60+ countries, specializing in movie-accurate costumes from the Star Wars™ Universe. Meet your favourite characters from a galaxy far, far away!
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
As a registered charity, every visit helps bring hands-on science experiences to thousands of kids and families across Calgary.
Explore Galleries Buy Tickets