Calgary 
Events Description
Inquiring minds of all ages are invited to unravel the mysteries of the universe with free hands-on activities, interactive workshops, exciting performances and opportunities to talk to Canada’s leading scientists.
Highlights:
- Explore this incredible facility and learn about the research taking place right here in southern Alberta.
- Beakerhead installations and activations, presented in part by Brighter Together
- Activity zones: hands-on workshops, demonstrations and displays with uLethbridge scientists, scholars, experts and artists
- Discover the fun and magic of chemistry with this explosive and interactive presentation!
- Enjoy a live theatre performance including dramatic 3D animations and live, original music, The Giant Walkthrough Brain takes audiences on a larger-than-life virtual tour of the human brain.
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets : free admission
Free Tour: Ticketed.
Gala Ticketed
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Friday, September 13 | 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday, September 14 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Grand Opening Ceremony | September 13 | 11 a.m.
Welcome Back BBQ | September 13 | 12 p.m.
PUBlic Professor: 5-minute Edition | September 13 | 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Guided Tours | September 13 & 14 | Book a free tour spot
Community Open House: Beakerhead & Activity Zones | September 13 & 14
Chem Guys Show | September 14 | 12 – 1 p.m.
Jay Ingram’s Giant Walkthrough Brain | September 14 | 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Venue & Address
Science Commons – University of Lethbridge, 4401 University Drive, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 3M4
Parking:
Friday:
Parking in Lot S, immediately north of Science Commons (end of Valley Road), is free of charge for Big Bang Weekend visitors on a first-come, first-served basis.
Pay & Park spaces are available in Lot N (end of Valley Road) and are a short walk to Science Commons via paved walking paths.
Saturday: Free
