Adult Science Series
Discover that you’re never too old to have fun with science at our Adult Science Series. We have something for everyone, from exciting science trivia and brewery tours to engaging talks and hands-on experiments designed for adults. These events will bring science to life with social fun, cocktails, and mingling. Prove it’s never too late to enjoy science—curiosity and adventure await at any age!
*Note: Some events may require 21+ to attend.*
Upcoming events:
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Dr. Julie (a research scientist) and Lama Kathy (a meditation instructor) will discuss the science of how the brain’s reward system gets mixed up, leading to common difficulties.
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Date & Time
May 1, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us for an after-hours stroll through our gardens with a horticulture expert. Learn how to expand your plant collection for free, and the science that makes plant propagation unique.
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Date & Time
May 1, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm