Families who want to get a head start on celebrating the New Year can visit Science North on Thursday, Dec. 31 between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for the general public.
Circus Jonathon, an award winning one man circus, will highlight family fun activities during the day, performing at 12:45 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:45 pm and 3:45 pm.
“He is a Canadian comedian, a juggler, unicyclist, master balloon sculptor, professional court jester and clown,” said Stephanie Deschenes, marketing manager for Science North.
Circus Jonathon has performed in Canada and in 12 other countries, explained Deschenes.
The special exhibits hall at the science centre features Creatures of the Abyss.
Visitors can discover the strange creatures from the depths of the ocean, said a release. The average depth of the world's oceans is about 13,000 feet or 4,000 metres.
“Creatures of the Abyss is the seventh traveling exhibition produced by Science North, and we really wanted to give our visitors the opportunity to experience the environments, discover the amazing creatures in this largely unknown world, and meet the scientists who explore the deep sea,” said Brenda Koziel, Science North Scientist for Special Projects, in a release. This special exhibit closes Jan. 3.
For youth, there will be a Wii video Gaming Tournament in the FedNor Cyberzone on the fourth level of the building.
There will be special savings on IMAX films and the digital planetarium. Buy one IMAX ticket and get a 50 percent discount on a Planetarium ticket, valid from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 Dec. 31 only.
Activities
- face painting in the main lobby
- cookie decorating in the Gold Room
- story telling in the Toddler Treehouse
- scrapbooking sessions on Level 4
- paint fireworks on Level 4
- family fun and games on Level 4
- making tree cookie coasters on Level 3
IMAX films
- 11 a.m.
- Monstres de la mer 3D
- 12:45 p.m.
- Santa vs. the Snowman 3D
- 1:45 p.m.
- Dolphins
- 3 p.m.
- Sea Monsters 3D
- 4:15 p.m.
- Santa vs. the Snowman 3D
