Science Rendezvous Kingston

What is alpha, beta and gamma radiation? What are X-rays and neutrons? ☢️

As a part of Science Literacy Week, this free workshop will explore different types of radiation, how radiation interacts with the world around us, and how we can work with it safely.

Open to high-school and first-year undergraduate students, this workshop provides an opportunity for curious minds to interact with Queen's researchers and do hands-on science activities!

Refreshments and lunch will be provided. We hope to see you there!

📅 October 3, 2026, 9:45 am - 4 pm
📍 Chernoff Hall (CHE202)
🎟 Registration required (seats are limited): https://www.queensu.ca/research/events/exploring-radiation

🎉 Congratulations to the winners of our Science Rendezvous Kingston prize raffle!

A big thank you to our amazing sponsors and friends of SRK who donated everything from museum passes to books (and even a flying shark!) Because of this incentive, we received a record number of visitor feedback surveys to help improve SRK for years to come.

If you entered the raffle, be sure to check your email. Winners have been contacted directly with prize details.

Science Rendezvous Kingston 2026 would not be possible without the generous support of our community sponsors. 🙏

Because of their contributions, we were able to welcome thousands of visitors and help IGNITE imaginations across our community - inspiring curiosity, creativity, and a passion for STEM in a fun and accessible way.

Thank you for investing in discovery, innovation, and the next generation of thinkers and creators. We are deeply grateful for your partnership and support.

Queen's University Science Rendezvous Slush Puppie Place Downtown Kingston Fort Henry

Science Rendezvous Kingston is happening TODAY! 🎉

We’re excited to welcome you to Slush Puppie Place for an action-packed day celebrating science, discovery, and community.

With 60+ interactive booths, live stage demonstrations, and hands-on activities, there’s something to spark curiosity in every age group. Meet local researchers, students, and organizations who are making science engaging, accessible, and fun.

Whether you’re exploring robotics, testing experiments, learning about the human body, or watching live science shows. Come ready to discover, create, and be inspired!

📅 Today | May 9 | 10am–3pm
📍 Slush Puppie Place
🎟 Free admission

Bring your friends and family - we’ll see you soon!

Downtown Kingston Queen's University Slush Puppie Place Science Rendezvous

🔬🎉 Tomorrow is the day! Science Rendezvous Kingston is here!

Join us tomorrow at Slush Puppie Place for a full day of hands-on science, exciting demonstrations, and fun for the whole family.

Explore 60+ interactive booths, enjoy live stage shows, and meet the researchers, students, and community organizations bringing science to life.

Whether you're launching rockets, experimenting with chemistry, meeting robots, or discovering how the human body works - there’s something for curious minds of all ages.

📅 Tomorrow, May 9 (10am - 3pm)
📍 Slush Puppie Place
🎟 Free admission

See you soon!

The City of Kingston has officially proclaimed Saturday, May 9, 2026, as Science Rendezvous Kingston Day, recognizing the event’s impact in inspiring curiosity, discovery, and a love of science in our community.

We’re proud to celebrate science with the Kingston community and look forward to welcoming everyone for another exciting day of discovery this weekend!

📅 May 9, 2026, 10am - 3pm
📍 Slush Puppie Place, Kingston
🎟 Free admission for all ages