Stop The Superbugs Event

August 8, 2026, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Science World 1455 Quebec St, Vancouver, BC V6A 3Z7

Drop by anytime | No Registration Required!

Stop the Superbugs!, taking place on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Science World (Our World Gallery), is a family-friendly event exploring antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and how a One Health approach connects the health of people, animals, and the environment.

Come explore, play, and learn through hands-on activities, games, and a live puppet show. Collect stamps on your very own "Stop the Superbugs" passport along the way!

The event will feature:

  • A live puppet show following the story of "Bob the Bug"
  • A hand-washing station that reveals the hidden germs on our hands
  • Crafts and activities showing how germs spread between people, animals, and the environment
  • An antibiotic bean bag toss game
  • An Ask the Expert booth, where our scientists will answer your AMR questions

Perfect for children and families of all ages. No registration/ticket required beyond regular Science World admission, and you're welcome to drop in anytime between 10:00am and 3:00pm.

 

First Nations land acknowledegement

UBC VPRI acknowledges that the UBC Point Grey campus is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm.

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