AstroFest: A Day of Free Activities at the Planétarium

Let’s Celebrate the Sun at the Planétarium!

The AstroFest is back with two full days of festivities! All the elements have come together for a huge party in honour of our featured star following this year’s theme: The Sun in All its Splendour.

Dozens of free activities from over thirty partners in the field of astronomy await you! Water rockets, arts and crafts, workshops, lectures as well as sun and star gazing, in a musical atmosphere with face painting, popcorn, and cotton candy!

2024 is a significant year for our Sun. While it certainly attracted attention during the eclipse on April 8, its daily activity continues to fascinate us. At the most dynamic stage of its cycle, its solar storms can dazzle us with their aurora borealis all the way to southern Québec. Don’t miss the workshops and special lecture by star astrophysicist Paul Charbonneau to learn all about our beloved star.

Then, in the evening, when the Sun has given way to the Moon, all will gather around the telescopes and get busy roasting marshmallows!

All AstroFest activities are free. However, standard prices apply for the Planetarium’s regular indoor shows.