York University is co-hosting the Science Rendezvous Science Festival on Main Street Markham and at its Keele Campus this year.

The unique and engaging outdoor festival at Main Street Markham will not only showcase the research and innovation of researchers and students, but will also engage festival-goers in quirky, fun, and fascinating science of our everyday lives as shown by the science of food and art.

Be enchanted by the mystical demos of our science buskers!

Learn about the DNA in food!

Witness how craters are created in our Crater Pool!

Pet a Comet!

Explore the gallery of science art!

Join in on a Sipping Science conversation, hosted by Let’s Talk Science,  and ask York University researchers any science question you might be pondering!

AND MUCH MORE!

The Faculty of Science and Engineering of York University, and our partners, welcome everyone, from kids to grandparents, to join in the fun of science on Main Street Markham and enjoy the first produces of the year from the Main Street Markham Farmers’ Market as Markham celebrates the annual seasonal opening of the market.

Main St and Robinson St, Markham

Live music, science entertainment, food, and fun – get it all at the Science Rendezvous Science Festival on Main Street Markham! Come by and experience it for yourself on Saturday, May 8, from 10a.m to 3 p.m.

Observatory on Keele Campus, York University

Evening activities will be hosted on the Keele Campus of York University, located at the corner of Keele and Steeles (map) between 8p.m. to 11p.m. Stargazing, telescope demonstrations and Observatory tours are open to all who wish to see the night sky and see the astronomy facilities at York University.