Featured Events in Devonport in July 2025 (July Updated)

Get a view of the fascinating universe of insects magnified up to 250,000 times their normal size in Bugs! A Rainforest Adventure. Become immersed in a miniature world, where a leaf weighs as much as a car and a single raindrop can quench the largest thirst. Highlighting the extraordinary world of insects, Bugs! focuses on the life cycles of a praying mantis and a butterfly from their birth to their inevitable encounter in the tropical rainforest of Southeast Asia, where predator meets prey. Total running time: 40 minutes We are looking forward to seeing you at the Market Hall for a fantastic immersive experience! However, we do understand that plans change, so please check our cancellation policy on our website for more information on refunds and exchanges. Information Source: Real Immersive | eventbrite

NEW this YEAR! Experience Forest Bathing, Japanese Shinrin-Yoku on McNabs Island! Sunday July 27, 2025 - 9:30-4:00 pm Departure Location: Eastern Passage : Meet at A&M Sea Charters, 87 Government Wharf Rd, Fisherman's Cove no later than 9:15 AM. The boat will depart promptly at 9:30 AM and leave the island at 4:00 PM to return to Eastern Passage by 4:30 PM. New this year! Join the Friends of McNabs Island and Wil Brunner , a certified Nature and Forest Therapist, with www.softpinewellness.ca for a Forest Bathing experience on McNabs Island. Experience Forest Bathing, Japanese Shinrin-Yoku , and welcome a mindful sense of calm and exploration through a new perspective. Using Forest Bathing and Mindfullness activities, connect your senses to the natural environment on McNabs Island. Mindfullness and sensory approaches reduce stress and promote positive well-being. The Forest Bathing tour will take place at various locations on McNabs Island. Beginning at the English Victorian Gardens and the Teahouse Outdoor Education Centre, the tour will include a nature walk to the top of Jenkins Hill and through the ruins of the World War Two Detention Barracks . With several "invitation" stops along the way, the tour will continue down to Garrison Road, and McNabs Pond and Maughers Beach . Forest tea will be served at the end of the tour. After the tour, do some beachcombing along Maughers Beach or go for a relaxing swim. Dress for the weather and island environment. Wear sturdy sneakers or hiking boots. The island's trails are rough in some places because storms have washed rocks up onto the trails. Visitors should expect to walk at least 5-7 km on this hike. Bring sunscreen, sunhats, insect repellent that repels ticks, plenty of drinking water, and a lunch. Everyone must get their tickets in advance. This slow-paced Forest Bathing Tour is recommended for those 16 years of age and older. Sorry, NO dogs on this Forest Bathing tour. Also smoking tobacco or cannabis and the consumption of alcohol are prohibited in the provincial park. If you are bringing children, tickets are needed for babies and toddlers 3 years and younger, who will travel for free, courtesy of the Friends of McNabs Island. There is NO rain date and there are NO refunds. However, in the event of heavy rain or gale force winds, OR if the park is closed, the tour will be cancelled and tickets refunded. Cost: $40 (members of the Friends of McNabs Island), $30 (children/youth under 16), $50 (non-members). Babies and toddlers 3 years old and younger are free, but still need a ticket. For more information on this event contact; friendsofmcnabsisland@gmail.com or http://mcnabsisland.ca/contact . For updates, follow us: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/McNabsIsland Twitter https://twitter.com/McNabsIsland Instagram https://www.instagram.com/friendsofmcnabsisland/ Information Source: Friends of McNabs Island Society | eventbrite

Music for Mental Health Come join us at the Devonport Country Club for a night of uplifting music and positive vibes! This event is all about spreading awareness and support for mental health through the power of music. Let's come together, enjoy great tunes, and show our solidarity for those who may be struggling. It's a night you won't want to miss! Information Source: Battlescars Foundation Tas Inc | eventbrite

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FREE Child (under 5) with every adult ticket. Regular Thursday lunchtime screenings for parents and their little ones. Enjoy one of our screenings and take a chance to pause in the middle of the day. A comfortable beanbag, space for little ones to move and some amazing images to enjoy. Each week will feature a different one of our ‘sensory’ screenings: Into The Fruitbowl - have you ever wondered what it would be like to be in the centre of a watermelon, an orange, or a lemon? Into the Fruit Bowl is a fun, playful, explosion of fruit and colour. Rainbow Aurora - feel yourself relax as you watch strips of light dancing around the dome, with sounds that follow their gentle movement. Follow The Water - a ‘real world’ 360-degree video experience following water on its journey, from meandering rivers to the joys of the seaside, spectacular wildlife and water activities. Colour Your Senses - a journey of swirling particles that collide, overlap and disperse, enveloping the dome in glittering lights. Terrific Travels - Experience trainspotting in a wild forest, venture into the city with cars & planes, before heading to the stars. Finally, dive underneath the sea with submarines swirling around. Out of the Toybox - Blocks, numbers, and letters tumble and fall from a huge open toybox! An experience to encourage creativity for little ones. What will they build? Come before – or stay on afterwards – to catch up with friends and enjoy something delicious from our café. Screenings times vary depending upon content. Information Source: Real Immersive | eventbrite

Get ready for a truly unique cinematic experience! Co-Motion, a new Community Interest Company dedicated to connecting neurodiverse artists with cutting-edge creative technology in the South West, is thrilled to present three experimental immersive cinema projects. The films, commissioned specifically for Rio's 360 Dome, mark the exciting first year of Co-Motion's pilot initiative. The films explore the depths of 360 filmmaking, spatial sound design, animation, and immersive storytelling. Each project boldly challenges traditional cinematic boundaries, offering fresh perspectives and amplifying the unique voices of neurodiverse artists. Ebee Harrison takes viewers beneath the Cornish sea; using vibrant visuals and sculptural 3d animation for a playful, meditative underwater experience. Kyle Coleman explores the ancient resonance of Bronze Age standing stones through spatial sound and mediative filmmaking; reflecting his rhythmic and sensory connection to the stones. Zoe Wilton’s sci-fi film takes us on a dreamlike journey that explores the boundaries of surrealist theatre with 360 cinema. Running order: Where the Jelly Fish Dream by Ebee Harrison, 3mins 39sec Collaborative artists: Animation: Hungry Billy, Soundtrack: Stuart Blackmore, Beth Chadd, Oliver Goulding, Amy Lawrence, Spatial sound: Ciaran Clarke, Producers: Lou Brett, Phoebe Barnicoat, Post Production: Oliver Sutherland Sound of the Stones by Kyle Coleman, 5mins 33sec Collaborative artists: Soundtrack: Amy Lawrence, Spatial Sound: Ciaran Clarke, Muscians: Julie ‘Morwynna’ Jones, Caroline Coleman, Jesse Kay, Lou Brett, Luke Passey, Scamp Niemz and Sophie Craven, Producers: Lou Brett, Post Production: Oliver Sutherland Captain Lobster by Zoe Wilton, 6mins 36sec Collaborative artists: Producers: Phoebe Barnicoat, Lou Brett, Soundtrack: Stuart Blackmore, Spatial sound: Ciaran Clarke, Cast: Hannah Stephens, Jo Neary, Julie Jones, Kerry Holbrook, George Steedman Jones, Post Production: Oliver Sutherland Access The building is fully accessible by wheelchair and has a disabled toilet facilities. If you are booking in for a dome screening just let someone know at the cafe when you arrive if you require help finding a place to sit in the dome. Please email us if you require an easyread access information for the event. Information Free tickets for under 18's Meet in cafe foyer before film starts "If you’ve never been in a dome before, picture a screen which wraps all the way around you from the ceiling all the way to the floor. The dome has a diameter of 15m and a completely flat floor with beanbag seating for viewing (folding chairs are available if required). The removable seating makes the space highly versatile and has hosted music, theatre, yoga, DJ sets, dance and more." For more information on visiting the dome please visit: https://real-immersive.realideas.org/faqs/ or get in touch with Co-Motion: comotionprojects.org Travel Market Hall, Duke St, Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 4PS. Parking Car parks in the area include Mutton Cove, Granby Way, Duke Street and Brickfields. There is limited on street parking available on Duke Street, but please be considerate ofresidents living in the area. We have 2 electric car charging points at the rear of the building. Public Transport The closest train station is Devonport which is a 15 minute walk away. Plymouth train station is slightly further away in the centre of town. From the station you can either walk or get a bus to Western Approach and then change onto either the 21 Spark, 21A Spark, 21B or 14 bus which will take you to Devonport. The closest bus stop is Chapel Street which is 4 minutes’ walk from Market Hall. Bike Storage Covered bike storage is available to visitors in the courtyard on the Duke Street side of the Market Hall. Information Source: Co-Motion | eventbrite

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The Great Solar System Adventure Join showman extraordinaire “The Great Schiaparelli” as he takes the audience on a death-defying space-time adventure within his wondrous Observatorium. From the sun-scorched surface of Mercury to the icy expanses of Pluto and beyond, prepare to be subjected to the myriad dangers and wonders of our Solar System, on a breathtaking tour that reveals just how precious our home planet really is. Be warned though, the Observatorium isn’t just for show. It will transport the audience right to the heart of some of the deadliest locations in our slice of the heavens. It’s going to take some fancy flying to get everyone back in one piece! Running time: 25 minutes We Are Stars What are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins. Connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe by following the formation of Hydrogen atoms to the synthesis of Carbon, and the molecules for life. Running time: 25 minutes Total running time: 50 minutes We are looking forward to seeing you at the Market Hall for a fantastic immersive experience! However, we do understand that plans change, so please check our cancellation policy on our website for more information on refunds and exchanges. The Great Solar System Adventure Trailer We Are Stars Trailer Information Source: Real Immersive | eventbrite

Like almost all children, Celeste is fascinated with dinosaurs. She is preparing a talk for her class about how they went extinct when Moon, a very wise and magical character, poses a tantalizing question: what if I told you that there are still dinosaurs among us? Celeste will join Moon in a journey through time. An exciting adventure that will show them the Earth as it was in the very, very distant past. They will see the fascinating transformations that these animals underwent over millions of years, creating giant creatures, armoured beasts and super predators, until the day that a cataclysmic impact event caused a mass extinction on Earth. But all is not lost. Celeste will discover the key to their survival. Total running time: 28 minutes We are looking forward to seeing you at the Market Hall for a fantastic immersive experience! However, we do understand that plans change, so please check our cancellation policy on our website for more information on refunds and exchanges. Information Source: Real Immersive | eventbrite

LEGO Robotics Quick Build With help from our facilitator your child will work in a pair using a Lego Spike Essential kit to complete one (or more!!) of the amazing robotic builds! From Animal Alarm and Boat Trip to Cable Car, Bowling Fun and many more, the choice is theirs! This small group session is limited to 10 children and is a perfect activity before or after an immersive dome screening. This session is suitable for children aged 8 - 12 years old. Session running time: 1 hour Information Source: Real Immersive | eventbrite

Legend of the Enchanted Reef When their home reef is destroyed by a fishing trawler, three brave fish set out on a quest across the vastly polluted ocean to find the “Enchanted Reef” – a mythical underwater haven free from humans… The lively perciform Shorty, his smart sister Indigo and Jake, a daring sawfish, thrive in a bustling and colourful coral reef. One day, out of nothing, an enormous trawl devastates their reef. Our three heroes survive this cataclysm only with a great deal of luck. They are forced to leave their destroyed habitat and go on a search for a new and safe home. “Legend of the Enchanted Reef” is an imaginative and humorous, as well as exciting and touching animated movie for the whole family: the quest of three lovable characters for a safe home reveals the moving beauty of the seas but also their endangerment through massive human impact. The story combines entertaining and educative elements into a sustainable message about the great importance of our oceans. Total running time: 45 minutes Information Source: Real Immersive | eventbrite

Sensory screenings will run with a lower capacity and a lower volume for a calmer experience - This sensory screening is subtitled. At the very top of the globe, lies a spectacular, frozen realm. But don’t be fooled by appearances...this place is not frozen in time. It’s a dynamic ecosystem and for thousands of years, its indigenous people and wildlife have found ways to survive and live in harmony with these extremes. Embark on a yearlong adventure across the seasons and three continents. Be immersed in the astounding world of narwhals, belugas and polar bears as they navigate ice floes. Hear the thunderous sound of stampeding caribou and muskox trying to escape hungry wolves. Be amazed by hooded seals that blow up red balloons and ice-covered bumblebees that emerge glorious from their winter lairs. As the planet’s climate is experiencing rapid changes, so is the Arctic. But the changes here are happening faster and more dramatically than anywhere else. Can it keep pace? Join a breathtaking expedition across the Earth’s other pole in ARCTIC: Our Frozen Planet. Total running time: 42 minutes Information Source: Real Immersive | eventbrite

Hike along the Changing Shoreline of McNabs Island! Sunday July 6, 2025 - 9:30-4:00pm Departure Location: Eastern Passage : Meet at A&M Sea Charters, 87 Government Wharf Rd, Fisherman's Cove no later than 9:15 AM. The boat will depart promptly at 9:30 AM and leave the island by 4:00 PM to return to Eastern Passage by 4:30 PM. Join the Friends of McNabs Island for a guided h ike along the changing coastline of McNabs Island on a Shoreline Tour! · Visit the newly restored Teahouse Outdoor Education Centre for an island orientation. · Learn about the changing shape of the island as beaches and coves come and go. · As sea levels rise, and more storms batter the coastline, more changes to the island are in store. · Stroll along sandy Maughers Beach , which didn’t exist 80 years ago. · Walk around peaceful McNabs Pond , which has changed from a cove to a tidal inlet, then to a freshwater pond and now back to a tidal inlet again. · Visit Fort McNab National Historic Site and learn how this historic hilltop with its panoramic view was created. · Turn to the south and the Atlantic Ocean and see if you can spot disappearing Little Thrumcap. · At the end of the day, dip your toes in the cool waters of Halifax Harbour. Dress for the weather and island environment. Wear sturdy sneakers or hiking boots. The island's trails are rough in some places because storms have washed rocks up onto the trails. Visitors should expect to walk at least 10 km on this hike. Bring sunscreen, sunhats, insect repellent that repells ticks, plenty of drinking water, and a lunch. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash at all times. Smoking tobacco or cannabis and the consumption of alcohol are prohibited in the provincial park. Everyone must get their tickets in advance. Tickets are also needed for babies and toddlers 3 years and younger, who will travel for free, courtesy of the Friends of McNabs Island. There is NO rain date and there are NO refunds. However, in the event of heavy rain or gale force winds, OR if the park is closed, the tour will be cancelled and tickets refunded. Cost: $30 (members of the Friends of McNabs Island), $20 (children/youth under 16), $40 (non-members). Babies and toddlers 3 years old and younger are free, but still need a ticket. For more information on this event contact; friendsofmcnabsisland@gmail.com or http://mcnabsisland.ca/contact . For updates, follow us: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/McNabsIsland Twitter https://twitter.com/McNabsIsland Instagram https://www.instagram.com/friendsofmcnabsisland/ Information Source: Friends of McNabs Island Society | eventbrite

These sessions are especially designed for families who are home educating. Select the date of the film you’d like to see from the list below when you go to book your ticket. Ticket Information: £5 per child ticket, with accompanying adult free. Adults must book their free ticket. Thursday 29th May: CELL! CELL! CELL! This is the story of the trillions of cells that form our bodies, from our beginnings as a single cell to the complexity of a whole body: it’s the story of who we are. The film was produced by INTECH Science Centre & Planetarium, NSC Creative and funded by the Wellcome Trust. Running time: 24 mins, Non-Fiction, Suitable for Key Stage 1 and 2 Thursday 19 June: Zoom Into Space: The Great Solar System Adventure & We Are Stars The Great Solar System Adventure Join showman extraordinaire “The Great Schiaparelli” as he takes the audience on a death-defying space-time adventure within his wondrous Observatorium. From the sun-scorched surface of Mercury to the icy expanses of Pluto and beyond, prepare to be subjected to the myriad dangers and wonders of our Solar System, on a breathtaking tour that reveals just how precious our home planet really is. Be warned though, the Observatorium isn’t just for show. It will transport the audience right to the heart of some of the deadliest locations in our slice of the heavens. It’s going to take some fancy flying to get everyone back in one piece! Running time: 25 minutes We Are Stars What are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins. Connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe by following the formation of Hydrogen atoms to the synthesis of Carbon, and the molecules for life. Running time: 25 minutes Total running time: 50 minutes Thursday 10 July: Arctic: Our Frozen Planet At the very top of the globe, lies a spectacular, frozen realm. But don’t be fooled by appearances...this place is not frozen in time. It’s a dynamic ecosystem and for thousands of years, its indigenous people and wildlife have found ways to survive and live in harmony with these extremes. Embark on a yearlong adventure across the seasons and three continents. Be immersed in the astounding world of narwhals, belugas and polar bears as they navigate ice floes. Hear the thunderous sound of stampeding caribou and muskox trying to escape hungry wolves. Be amazed by hooded seals that blow up red balloons and ice-covered bumblebees that emerge glorious from their winter lairs. As the planet’s climate is experiencing rapid changes, so is the Arctic. But the changes here are happening faster and more dramatically than anywhere else. Can it keep pace? Join a breathtaking expedition across the Earth’s other pole in ARCTIC: Our Frozen Planet. Total running time: 42 minutes Information Source: Real Immersive | eventbrite

Sensory screenings will run with a lower capacity and a lower volume for a calmer experience - This sensory screening is subtitled. The Great Solar System Adventure Join showman extraordinaire “The Great Schiaparelli” as he takes the audience on a death-defying space-time adventure within his wondrous Observatorium. From the sun-scorched surface of Mercury to the icy expanses of Pluto and beyond, prepare to be subjected to the myriad dangers and wonders of our Solar System, on a breathtaking tour that reveals just how precious our home planet really is. Be warned though, the Observatorium isn’t just for show. It will transport the audience right to the heart of some of the deadliest locations in our slice of the heavens. It’s going to take some fancy flying to get everyone back in one piece! Running time: 25 minutes We Are Stars What are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins. Connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe by following the formation of Hydrogen atoms to the synthesis of Carbon, and the molecules for life. Running time: 25 minutes Total running time: 50 minutes We are looking forward to seeing you at the Market Hall for a fantastic immersive experience! However, we do understand that plans change, so please check our cancellation policy on our website for more information on refunds and exchanges. The Great Solar System Adventure Trailer We Are Stars Trailer Information Source: Real Immersive | eventbrite

Hike through Canadian History on McNabs Island! Sunday July 13, 2025 - 9:30-4:00 Departure Location: Eastern Passage : Meet at A&M Sea Charters, 87 Government Wharf Rd, Fisherman's Cove no later than 9:15 AM. The boat will depart promptly at 9:30 AM and leave the island at 4:00 PM to return to Eastern Passage by 4:30 PM. Join the Friends of McNabs Island for a guided hike through Canadian history in the SOUTH END of McNabs Island ! Learn about the important role McNabs Island played for the Mi’kmaq First Nations, the early French settlers, and the British, who built several forts on the island to protect the Port of Halifax. Visit the grounds of the McNab Family Homestead, the McNab Family Cemetery and Fort McNab National Historic Site . You will also have a chance to visit the Teahouse Outdoor Education Centre located in the restored English Victorian Gardens . After the tour, stroll along the beach and watch the tide fall. Dress for the weather and island environment. Wear sturdy sneakers or hiking boots. The island's trails are rough in some places because storms have washed rocks up onto the trails. Visitors should expect to walk at least 7-10 km on this hike. Bring sunscreen, sunhats, insect repellent that repels ticks, plenty of drinking water, and a lunch. Dogs are permitted but they must be on leash at all times. Smoking tobacco or cannabis and the consumption of alcohol are prohibited in the provincial park. Everyone must get their tickets in advance. Tickets are also needed for babies and toddlers 3 years and younger, who will travel for free, courtesy of the Friends of McNabs Island. There is NO rain date and there are NO refunds. However, in the event of heavy rain or gale force winds, OR if the park is closed, the tour will be cancelled and tickets refunded. Cost: $30 (members of the Friends of McNabs Island), $20 (children/youth under 16), $40 (non-members). Babies and toddlers 3 years and younger are free but need a ticket. For more information on this event contact: friendsofmcnabsisland@gmail.com or http://mcnabsisland.ca/contact . For updates, follow us: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/McNabsIsland Twitter https://twitter.com/McNabsIsland Instagram https://www.instagram.com/friendsofmcnabsisland/ Information Source: Friends of McNabs Island Society | eventbrite

As part of Shark Month, schools can enjoy two very special talks all about sharks from dive instructor, professional underwater photographer/videographer and author Caroline Roberston-Brown. Caroline will demonstrate the equipment she uses to shoot images and video underwater, including dive kit and cameras, talk about what it is like to dive with sharks including Caribbean Reef Sharks, Manta Rays and Hammerhead - and explore how amazing sharks are! The talk will also feature some stunning 360 underwater footage of sharks captured as part of a Real Immersive/Shark Trust film currently in production, A Shark's Story. As a member of the Shark Trust team, Caroline will also chat about the trust, what it does and why that work is so important. Information Source: Real Immersive | eventbrite

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Sensory screenings will run with a lower capacity and a lower volume for a calmer experience - This sensory screening is subtitled. Legend of the Enchanted Reef When their home reef is destroyed by a fishing trawler, three brave fish set out on a quest across the vastly polluted ocean to find the “Enchanted Reef” – a mythical underwater haven free from humans… The lively perciform Shorty, his smart sister Indigo and Jake, a daring sawfish, thrive in a bustling and colourful coral reef. One day, out of nothing, an enormous trawl devastates their reef. Our three heroes survive this cataclysm only with a great deal of luck. They are forced to leave their destroyed habitat and go on a search for a new and safe home. “Legend of the Enchanted Reef” is an imaginative and humorous, as well as exciting and touching animated movie for the whole family: the quest of three lovable characters for a safe home reveals the moving beauty of the seas but also their endangerment through massive human impact. The story combines entertaining and educative elements into a sustainable message about the great importance of our oceans. T otal running time: 45 minutes For December Screenings Immersive Winter Forest Experience All tickets to screenings running throughout December will include entry to our magical immersive winter forest. Design your own bauble and watch it magically appear and decorate the forest trees. The immersive forest experience will run between 11am & 12pm and 1pm & 2pm on Saturdays and between 11am & 12pm on Sundays. Paper & colouring pens provided. Information Source: Real Immersive | eventbrite