Science Rendezvous returns May 9, 2026!

Science Rendezvous at the University of Toronto (St. George Campus) is one of Canada’s largest Science Rendezvous events! This year  the event will take place on the University of Toronto’s Front Campus (King’s College Cir, Toronto, ON M5S 3K1) bringing Science out of the lab and onto the street!  The festival will feature numerous exhibits that explore the theme IGNITE and integrate science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and human ingenuity. This event offers visitors of all ages and backgrounds the chance to interact with world-class researchers, witness awe-inspiring demonstrations, partake in hands-on experiments and, above all, have fun while discovering science in a whole new way!

Sci-Art will be back in 2026, along with other annual favourites like Science Chase, Science Fair, SR-Hacks, and the showcasing of research and interesting demonstrations from over 60 departments at the University of Toronto and other local Toronto organizations. These events will be inspired by everything from the vibrant shapes and colours of various living organisms to the graceful designs of aerodynamic vehicles to the stars and planets that paint our night sky.

Sci-Art – Sci-Art will return as a more interactive experience, inviting students not only to explore the intersection of science and creativity but also to create their own works. Through hands-on activities and guided stations, participants will have the opportunity to experiment with artistic techniques inspired by scientific ideas!

Science Fair – In this fair, students are given the opportunity to showcase their work alongside that of Canada’s leading researchers! Students with outstanding science posters will win funding for their classrooms! Funding that can help to enhance both the current and future scientific education of themselves and their peers. Students will get to think outside the box and creatively share their ideas through posters on what excites them as they research and present to our panel of judges consisting of prominent figures and University of Toronto researchers.

Science Chase – The Amazing Science Chase will create an opportunity for youth to dive into fields of S.T.E.A.M. through a series of science experiments that make up our obstacle course. Each workshop will challenge visitors as they navigate their way through to the end for a chance to win amazing prizes! Young scientists are encouraged to join us in this event as they must utilize their knowledge and know-how to accomplish this year’s mission.

SRHacks – SRHacks is a FREE introductory coding & engineering competition hosted by Science Rendezvous at The University of Toronto. We invite all Grade 6-8 engineering enthusiasts to develop innovative solutions to tackle real-world problems.