Community STEAM Events
Community STEAM Events
From April 29 – May 1, explore the science happening all around you—whether you’re in a library, a brewery, a park, or your own neighborhood. These community STEAM events are open to everyone, and you don’t need to be a ‘science person’ to enjoy them. Just bring your curiosity!
Community STEAM Events come in all shapes and sizes, and are for everyone, even adults. Whether you’re looking for hands-on fun, creative inspiration, or a chance to explore the outdoors, there’s something for everyone. Here are just a few ways to join the celebration:
Types of Events
Be a Scientist
Get inspired to see science in your everyday life and discover how it connects to the world around you with our Be a Scientist series. These events have featured thrilling experiences like conversations with real NASA astronauts and scientists, test driving soap box derby cars, tours of the Franklin County Morgue, baking bagels, building rockets, and much more. Whether you’re a science enthusiast or just curious, join us for exciting, hands-on adventures that spark wonder and show that science is for everyone.
Adult Science Series
Discover that you’re never too old to have fun with science at our Adult Science Series. From science trivia and brewery tours to engaging talks and hands-on experiments, these events are designed for adults who want to explore, learn, and connect. Whether you’re a lifelong learner or just looking for a fun night out, these events bring science to life with social fun, cocktails, and mingling. No science background needed—just bring your curiosity and enjoy the adventure. Note: Some events may require 21+ to attend.
Creative Sparks
Dive into the vibrant world where creativity and science collide! Both arts and science are driven by a common spark—curiosity, imagination, and a desire to understand and express the world around us. These events make science more accessible by highlighting its connection to art. Whether it’s a performing scientist or an artist painting stunning murals of lizards, Creative Sparks events celebrate the stories, visuals, and performances that bring STEAM to life. You don’t need to be a scientist or an artist—just come ready to be inspired.
Science Block Party
Invite the whole neighborhood for an unforgettable science block party with live music, delicious food trucks, and hands-on science stations. These large-scale events are designed to be fun, welcoming, and full of energy—perfect for families, friends, and curious minds of all ages. Whether you’re a science fan or just looking for a great community event, these block parties offer something for everyone. Come explore, connect, and celebrate the excitement of discovery in a lively, inclusive atmosphere.
Career Lab
Discover your future in a STEAM career! Dive into hands-on workshops, career fairs, and expert-led panels where you’ll connect with industry leaders, develop real-world skills, and explore exciting career paths in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Whether you’re a student, young professional, or simply exploring new possibilities, these events are designed to spark curiosity and help you take the next step. No matter your background, you’ll find inspiration and opportunity in every session.
Outdoor Exploration
Step outside and uncover the science of the great outdoors! Whether you’re hiking scenic trails, planting spring flowers, or exploring local parks, our Outdoor Exploration series brings science to life in nature. Join expert naturalists and outdoor enthusiasts for hands-on experiences that reveal the secrets of Ohio’s ecosystems. These events include BioBlitz activities, where you can help document local plants and animals—contributing to real scientific research just by snapping photos. Perfect for all ages and experience levels, these adventures inspire curiosity, discovery, and a deeper connection to the natural world.
2026 COSI Science Festival Community Events
Post the iNaturalist screenshot of your observation on social media and tag @Columbus Recreation and Parks and you will be entered into a drawing to win fun prizes!
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Date & Time
April 29, 2026 - May 1, 2026
12:00 am
Join the authors of the new bestselling book "Life After Cars" and "War on Cars" podcast co-hosts Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon for a provocative conversation on how car culture has reshaped our cities, communities, and climate — and what it might take to build a future centered on people, not vehicles.
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Date & Time
April 29, 2026
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Parks Crew Leader, Zach Anderson from Parks, will be demonstrating the processes involved in maintaining the beautiful landscapes of Grandview Heights.
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Date & Time
April 29, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Community members will have the opportunity to tour our facility and learn how our teams serve the public through science and investigation.
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Date & Time
April 29, 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Attention parents! Interested in participating in scientific studies with your children? We want to hear from families like yours.
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Date & Time
April 29, 2026
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Celebrate America 250 and learn how caring for plants and wildlife helps protect America’s natural resources. Activities include planting a milkweed seed to create real monarch habitat and making chromatography butterflies that blend science and art.
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Date & Time
April 29, 2026
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Test-drive a Soap Box Derby racing car down Derby Hill at Big Run Park. Open to boys and girls age 7-18. All drivers must have a signed waiver by a parent. We'll provide a loaner car and instruction. Chat with experts to learn the science of gravity drag racing.
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Date & Time
April 29, 2026
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ever wonder how 'We Grow Scientists' here at The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences? Then bring the whole family for an afternoon of hands-on discovery!
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Date & Time
April 29, 2026
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Turn the classic “I Spy” game into a surprising window into how artificial intelligence learns to recognize nature. Through hands-on activities and live demos, explore how computers use visual traits and patterns to sort, group, and identify species from images.
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Date & Time
April 29, 2026
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Have you ever wondered why Art makes you feel happy? Or relaxed? Or energetic? Come explore three art mediums and reflect on art’s effect on the body with We Amplify Voices. All ages are invited to experience our mission of healing through creative expression in action!
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Date & Time
April 29, 2026
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Celebrate America 250 and learn how caring for plants and wildlife helps protect America’s natural resources. Activities include planting a milkweed seed to create real monarch habitat and making chromatography butterflies that blend science and art.
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Date & Time
April 29, 2026
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Celebrate America 250 and learn how caring for plants and wildlife helps protect America’s natural resources. Activities include planting a milkweed seed to create real monarch habitat and making chromatography butterflies that blend science and art.
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Date & Time
April 29, 2026
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Community members will have the opportunity to tour our facility and learn how our teams serve the public through science and investigation.
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Date & Time
April 29, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Celebrate America 250 and learn how caring for plants and wildlife helps protect America’s natural resources. Activities include planting a milkweed seed to create real monarch habitat and making chromatography butterflies that blend science and art.
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Date & Time
April 29, 2026
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Step into the exciting world of Artificial Intelligence with this hands-on, one-time Discovery Series class! Experiment with AI tools like Code.org and Minecraft: Education Edition while discovering how AI works and what it can do.
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Date & Time
April 29, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
A collaborative workshop with Form5 and Otterbein’s Nursing Simulation Lab. Students and grown-ups get an interactive look at the future of biomedical engineering!
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Date & Time
April 29, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Step into the world of 3D printing and bring your ideas to life! You’ll learn how 3D printing works—from simple design software to the printer itself—while exploring both creative and practical uses.
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Date & Time
April 29, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Honda has been manufacturing vehicles in Central Ohio for over 40 years and selling products in the U.S. for over 60. This history is represented in the Honda Heritage Center museum with displays as diverse as the first car and bike models built in Ohio, a HondaJet airplane fuselage and a manufacturing robot you can control.
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Date & Time
April 29, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for our first-ever BioBlitz at Coshocton KOA Campground! Walk our nature trail, discover local plants, animals, and fungi, and upload findings to iNaturalist to support real scientific research. Local naturalists will guide the way, and kids can enjoy a fun nature scavenger hunt.
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Date & Time
April 29, 2026
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Kick off summer by exploring the science of movement and the science of play—right in your own backyard. Families are invited to dive into hands-on science demonstrations and interactive activities that bring everyday science to life.
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Date & Time
April 29, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Be a scientist! Learn to use iNaturalist to record scientific observations and then set out on a 1.25-mile hike to observe, identify and record mushrooms and other fungi around Blacklick Woods.
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Date & Time
April 29, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join the Columbus Salesforce & Slack Groups for a Vibe Codey vs. Gemini Gems showdown! Discover "vibe coding" (building apps via natural language) and master AI security workflows. Watch the live bot-off or bring a laptop for hands-on challenges.
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Date & Time
April 29, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Grab a magnifying glass and hiking shoes and get ready to investigate the woods with us! Get to know a little more about the wonderful ecosystems here in Ohio.
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Date & Time
April 29, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Registration is full! Join WitchLab founder, Tiffany Boggins, for a talk about the history, biology and magic of scent. There will be a live demonstration on how to make an oil-based perfume. Each attendee will receive a free sample of the perfume created.
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Date & Time
April 29, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Kids and families are invited to join us at the Delaware County District Library: Liberty Branch as Dr. Dave of Whiz Bang Science presents the science and history of the Moon Landing! Celebrate the 250th birthday of the USA by reliving the 1969 Moon Landing and learn some fun scientific concepts, as well.
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Date & Time
April 29, 2026
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
As part of the COSI Science Festival, play some trivia or sing a song at any Excesss show from April 25th - May 1st and you could win FREE tickets to the COSI exhibit, The Science Behind Pixar!
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Date & Time
April 29, 2026 - May 1, 2026
7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Dr. Julie and Lama Kathy will review past research and current thoughts about neuroscience and teach simple mindfulness techniques, showing how they impact pain, depression, stress, “brain fog,” and more. Join us!
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Date & Time
April 29, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Embark on a unique journey where poetry meets science at The Columbus Poetry Cauldron’s special event! Nestled in the heart of creativity at Kafe Kerouac, we’re hosting an extraordinary Science-Themed Poetry Open Mic Night.
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Date & Time
April 29, 2026
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Explore plant science, composting, Verma culture, recycling, and sustainability through interactive experiments, creative reuse projects, and a tour of the FACCES garden and greenhouse. Enjoy music, healthy snacks, and engaging activities while learning simple ways to care for the earth and reduce waste at home.
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Date & Time
April 30, 2026
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Inside the Joe Clark Innovation Lab, visitors of all ages can dive into hands-on STEM challenges, build and test aviation designs, and discover how innovators turned big ideas into reality.
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Date & Time
April 30, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Step into a real manufacturing environment and experience robotics hands-on and in motion.
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Date & Time
April 30, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Step into a real manufacturing environment and experience robotics hands-on and in motion.
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Date & Time
April 30, 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Community members will have the opportunity to tour our facility and learn how our teams serve the public through science and investigation.
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Date & Time
April 30, 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Attention parents! Interested in participating in scientific studies with your children? We want to hear from families like yours.
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Date & Time
April 30, 2026
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Come Join us in the parks for a surprise science afternoon! We will have the supplies needed to complete science experiments with us.
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Date & Time
April 30, 2026
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Celebrate America 250 and learn how caring for plants and wildlife helps protect America’s natural resources. Activities include planting a milkweed seed to create real monarch habitat and making chromatography butterflies that blend science and art.
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Date & Time
April 30, 2026
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Test-drive a Soap Box Derby racing car down Derby Hill at Big Run Park. Open to boys and girls age 7-18. All drivers must have a signed waiver by a parent. We'll provide a loaner car and instruction. Chat with experts to learn the science of gravity drag racing.
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Date & Time
April 30, 2026
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Secret Life of Sculpture is a fun, hands-on workshop with local bronze sculptor Michael Tizzano. Kids will learn how sculptures are designed and made, ask questions about turning ideas into art, and experience how science, heat, and creativity work together.
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Date & Time
April 30, 2026
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Want to try to see if you can create a structure that protects an egg drop, from a Bucket Truck that over 50ft high?!? Learn about physics, and problem solve on how to protect the egg. Parks and Rec will provide different types of material ready for you to use.
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Date & Time
April 30, 2026
3:15 pm - 4:30 pm
Join SWACO and Grove City Parks and Recreation to learn about science of trash by touring a modern-day landfill to observe the operation first-hand and use recycled material to make a treasure.
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Date & Time
April 30, 2026
3:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Come see Ohio's fiercest predators of the sky live and in person! Ohio Nature Education is bringing their animal ambassadors out for a special presentation all about Birds of Prey. Join us after school in John Bishop Park and experience rescued hawks and owls up close!
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Date & Time
April 30, 2026
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Join Westerville BMX for a fun, hands-on dive into the science of BMX racing.
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Date & Time
April 30, 2026
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Celebrate America 250 and learn how caring for plants and wildlife helps protect America’s natural resources. Activities include planting a milkweed seed to create real monarch habitat and making chromatography butterflies that blend science and art.
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Date & Time
April 30, 2026
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Community members will have the opportunity to tour our facility and learn how our teams serve the public through science and investigation.
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Date & Time
April 30, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Celebrate America 250 and learn how caring for plants and wildlife helps protect America’s natural resources. Activities include planting a milkweed seed to create real monarch habitat and making chromatography butterflies that blend science and art.
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Date & Time
April 30, 2026
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
This celebration will feature interactive activities, including COSI Science Kits and swag bags for the first 100 students, guided walking tours of the historic Ohio & Eric Canal, a working lock simulator and opportunities to learn about the regions' canal heritage.
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Date & Time
April 30, 2026
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Explore the powerful connection between hardware and software through LEGO® Robotics! In this hands-on experience, you’ll discover how the physical world (motors, sensors, and bricks you can touch) works together with code and logic inside the computer—just like in self-driving cars, smart homes, touch screens, and traffic lights.
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Date & Time
April 30, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Celebrate America 250 and learn how caring for plants and wildlife helps protect America’s natural resources. Activities include planting a milkweed seed to create real monarch habitat and making chromatography butterflies that blend science and art.
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Date & Time
April 30, 2026
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Want to make a colorful lava lamp? Come experience simple chemistry and creativity as you build your own bubbly lava lamp using everyday materials! Grandview Heights Parks and Recreation will have everything you need to create your lava lamp, and kids will also get to participate in other fun, hands-on STEM activities.
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Date & Time
April 30, 2026
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Celebrate America 250 and learn how caring for plants and wildlife helps protect America’s natural resources. Activities include planting a milkweed seed to create real monarch habitat and making chromatography butterflies that blend science and art.
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Date & Time
April 30, 2026
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Participants will dive into the science behind freezing, mixing, and chemical reactions, discovering how simple ingredients transform into a delicious treat.
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Date & Time
April 30, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Explore the off-trail areas of Thoreau lake with the Brave Wilderness team! Download iNaturalist before you arrive to help us catalog all of the wildlife we find on our adventure. Wear shoes that are ready for some wet, muddy fun!
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Date & Time
April 30, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us at Fox's Bagels for a bagel-filled evening involving a facility tour on the process that goes into making a bagel!
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Date & Time
April 30, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Transform your kitchen into a science lab! By turning milk into plastic, you can create your own sustainable, biodegradable casein plastic! This exciting chemistry project involves using the protein in milk to craft unique jewelry, buttons, or other decorative items.
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Date & Time
April 30, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Registration for this event is full! Celebrate and learn about science and disability through interactive experiences designed to build understanding and curiosity. Try hands-on activities like navigating with blindfolds, using noise-canceling headphones, and exploring mobility from a wheelchair perspective.
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Date & Time
April 30, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
This interactive program promotes purposeful play while supporting speech, sensory and motor skill development. Participants rotate through obstacle courses, sensory bins, crafts and story time, all enhanced with calming yoga techniques that encourage mindfulness, body awareness and self-regulation.
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Date & Time
April 30, 2026
6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Registration for this event is full! Is it possible to go 70 MPH while standing still? Yes! It is in a wind tunnel. Join Honda at the COSI Community STEAM Event that will blow you away! Discover the science behind racing and the tools engineers use to improve aerodynamic performance.
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Date & Time
April 30, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Become a scientist by helping us record species in the park! We will look high and low for plants and animals, from treetops to under rocks in the creek.
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Date & Time
April 30, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
As part of COSI's Community STEAM Events for their annual Science Festival, join us for a *FREE* brewery tour of Land-Grant Brewing's production facility in Franklinton with live demonstrations along the way from Land-Grant's own Chris Helderman.
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Date & Time
April 30, 2026
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Dr. Julie (a research scientist) and Lama Kathy (a meditation instructor) will instruct in short and simple practices - the best way to do them, and about the science of social support too!
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Date & Time
April 30, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Welcome to The Siposium—a live, interactive gathering where we deep dive into surprisingly niche topics with expert guests, thoughtful dialogue, and just enough irreverence to keep it fun.
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Date & Time
April 30, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
As part of COSI's Community STEAM Events for their annual Science Festival, join us for a *FREE* brewery tour of Land-Grant Brewing's production facility in Franklinton with live demonstrations along the way from Land-Grant's own Chris Helderman.
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Date & Time
April 30, 2026
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Explore the park after dark and enjoy the splendor of the Flower Moon during this brisk, moderate 2-mile hike!
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Date & Time
April 30, 2026
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
The floor is packed with exhibitors from local clubs to state organizations, all ready to inspire. Every station is interactive—you won't just watch science, you'll do it! It's a day of discovery and community fun that proves STEAM is for everyone!
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Date & Time
May 1, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Designed for early childhood ages, kids can explore 50+ vehicles—including fire trucks, police cruisers, and construction equipment. Touch, climb, and meet the community helpers who operate them!
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Date & Time
May 1, 2026
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Join some of the most innovative, industry-leading minds for a walking tour of the Mid- Ohio Farm on the Hilltop and discussion of how STEAM is changing the way we see and produce food.
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Date & Time
May 1, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Children ages 2-5 and their caregivers can drop in to make their own process art masterpieces using a variety of fun supplies. Join us monthly for creative exploration and artistic skill-building.
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Date & Time
May 1, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for a special edition of Curious Kids - Curious Creatures! In partnership with COSI's Science Festival, explore the outdoors in the LeFevre Courtyard and learn about the creatures who call it home. Take a closer look at these critters and their habitats with fun activities and cool experiments!
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Date & Time
May 1, 2026
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Help us catch and find as many critters as we can in the creek! Explore how many types of fish, mussels and insects live in our waters. Special guest Brian Zimmerman and team will assist in collecting fish, malacologists will show off mussels and there will be many teams helping collect in the water.
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Date & Time
May 1, 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Community members will have the opportunity to tour our facility and learn how our teams serve the public through science and investigation.
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Date & Time
May 1, 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Celebrate America 250 and learn how caring for plants and wildlife helps protect America’s natural resources. Activities include planting a milkweed seed to create real monarch habitat and making chromatography butterflies that blend science and art.
READ MORE
Date & Time
May 1, 2026
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Celebrate America 250 and learn how caring for plants and wildlife helps protect America’s natural resources. Activities include planting a milkweed seed to create real monarch habitat and making chromatography butterflies that blend science and art.
READ MORE
Date & Time
May 1, 2026
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Celebrate America 250 and learn how caring for plants and wildlife helps protect America’s natural resources. Activities include planting a milkweed seed to create real monarch habitat and making chromatography butterflies that blend science and art.
READ MORE
Date & Time
May 1, 2026
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Attention parents! Interested in participating in scientific studies with your children? We want to hear from families like yours.
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Date & Time
May 1, 2026
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Discover the world around you through the eyes of both scientists and artists! Like scientists, artists are curious observers who examine the world around them. Artists experiment with different materials to make new and interesting things.
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Date & Time
May 1, 2026
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
This event will explore the basic concepts and design of the internal combustion engine, as well as a brief history of its development. We will also show the pros and cons of alternative fuels and propulsion, for autos, trucks, trains, ships, and even spacecraft!
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Date & Time
May 1, 2026
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
UAPL is bringing back our STEAM Bash for its second year at our Tremont Road Branch - this time with even more to learn and explore! This event is focused on connecting school-aged (preschool and elementary) children with learning opportunities under the STEAM umbrella.
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Date & Time
May 1, 2026
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Decode color during a hands-on silkscreen printmaking experiment! Kids and adults will investigate the mystery of “CMYK” and take home colorful prints!
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Date & Time
May 1, 2026
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Celebrate America 250 and learn how caring for plants and wildlife helps protect America’s natural resources. Activities include planting a milkweed seed to create real monarch habitat and making chromatography butterflies that blend science and art.
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Date & Time
May 1, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Celebrate America 250 and learn how caring for plants and wildlife helps protect America’s natural resources. Activities include planting a milkweed seed to create real monarch habitat and making chromatography butterflies that blend science and art.
READ MORE
Date & Time
May 1, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Celebrate America 250 and learn how caring for plants and wildlife helps protect America’s natural resources. Activities include planting a milkweed seed to create real monarch habitat and making chromatography butterflies that blend science and art.
READ MORE
Date & Time
May 1, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Celebrate America 250 and learn how caring for plants and wildlife helps protect America’s natural resources. Activities include planting a milkweed seed to create real monarch habitat and making chromatography butterflies that blend science and art.
READ MORE
Date & Time
May 1, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Community members will have the opportunity to tour our facility and learn how our teams serve the public through science and investigation.
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Date & Time
May 1, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join the scientists from Andelyn Biosciences for an adventure into the world of genes! Kids will trade their sneakers for lab gear and dive deep into the "Blueprint of Life."
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Date & Time
May 1, 2026
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Participants will dive into the science behind freezing, mixing, and chemical reactions, discovering how simple ingredients transform into a delicious treat.
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Date & Time
May 1, 2026
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Bring the whole family for an evening of hands‑on discovery at the House of Sport Science Fest! Explore the exciting connection between sports, movement, technology, and everyday science through STEAM stations and interactive activities.
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Date & Time
May 1, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ready to see math in a whole new way? Dive into fun activities that show how math pops up in everyday life! This in-person event is perfect for curious minds of all ages.
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Date & Time
May 1, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Design your best egg-protecting contraption and put it to the test as we drop it from an AEP bucket truck. Will it land safely or go SPLAT?
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Date & Time
May 1, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
With this event, we'll be exploring the various stages of denim production from fiber selection to the finished garment, answering burning questions about the manufacturing and product-testing process as well as the philosophy behind the comfy nature of Mugsy jeans.
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Date & Time
May 1, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
For one night only, our crew of musicians are turning into scientists to answer questions in “The Science Behind Rock’n’Roll”! Join us at School of Rock Columbus for a fun evening of live musical science demos, along with hands-on music lessons for students of all ages!
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Date & Time
May 1, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Come along for an in-person adventure as we discover the blooming wonders and fresh signs of spring on this guided hike led by a National Association for Interpretation Certified Interpretive Guide.
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Date & Time
May 1, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Enjoy a bird outing through the park with our educators, and learn to use the Merlin Bird ID app to explore the world of birds! Afterwards, enjoy a beer tasting, sampling an assortment of Nocterra Brewing Company beers and a special presentation from featured speaker, Brad Imhoff! Finish the night with a chance to win prizes through Bird Trivia!
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Date & Time
May 1, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hatch a plan with your family to “egg”ineer a creative contraption designed to protect an egg dropped from the Norwich Township Fire Department’s ladder truck.
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Date & Time
May 1, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Celebrate America 250 during First Friday in downtown Delaware by exploring interactive, hands-on STEAM experiments and creative activities inspired by the discoveries and innovations of American inventors.
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Date & Time
May 1, 2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Discover the creative power of plant pigment! Learn a simple method of transferring pigment from plants onto watercolor paper. Participants will create a unique piece of art by transferring the pigment from flowers and leaves using a hammer.
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Date & Time
May 1, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for the Solstice Star Party – a hands-on astronomy event for space enthusiasts!
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Date & Time
May 1, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This dynamic STEAM event honors the scientists, engineers, inventors, and innovators who helped shape the nation, from the spirit of the American Revolution to the technologies defining our future.
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Date & Time
May 1, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for a science block party fun filled evening of research projects, hands-on science activities, robotics, inflatables, music and food trucks from 6:00-8:00pm.
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Date & Time
May 1, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm