MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OP - Make the most of the Ontario Science Centre's two-day birthday weekend with tried and tested tips
TORONTO, Sept. 27, 2019 /CNW/ - It's time for the Ontario Science Centre's 50th Birthday Community Weekend, a two-day birthday celebration offered for the community, presented by TELUS®. On Saturday, September 28 and Sunday, September 29, the Science Centre offers free general admission to celebrate half a century of hands-on science fun. While general admission is free for the weekend, parking, IMAX® films and food services are not included. Visitors are encouraged to make the most of their visit by following these tried and tested tips:
- Beat the parking lot lines by taking the TTC! Kids under 12 ride for free.
- Taking your car? A reminder that parking is limited. Plan to arrive early, check Eglinton Crosstown construction updates and have $10 at-the-ready to park.
- Sit back, relax and enjoy a film on the Centre's immersive IMAX Dome screen for $9 per ticket. There's one family-friendly film every hour from 11 a.m.
- Bring reusable water bottles to fill up at one of the many water refill stations.
- With six levels of interactive fun, the Centre's a big space. Wear comfy kicks and get your steps in!
For the full birthday weekend lineup, including activity descriptions and times, please visit OntarioScienceCentre.ca. https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/communityweekend/
What: |
50th Birthday Community Weekend, presented by TELUS |
Who: |
Maurice Bitran, PhD, CEO and Chief Science Officer, Ontario Science Centre |
Catherine Harris, Manager, Hosts, Ontario Science Centre |
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Kevin Von Appen, Director, Science Communication, Ontario Science Centre |
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When: |
Saturday, September 28 and Sunday, September 29 |
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
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Where: |
Ontario Science Centre |
770 Don Mills Road, Toronto, ON |
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Please enter via the main entrance. |
The 50th Birthday Community Weekend is financially assisted by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund, a program of the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, administered by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund Corporation.
SOURCE Ontario Science Centre
Media contact (Saturday): Vanessa Lu, Senior Communications Advisor, c: 416-738-9067, [email protected]; Media contact (Sunday): Alicia Farrow, Vice-President, Marketing & Strategic Communications, c: 416-676-5988, [email protected]
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