Community STEAM Events
Community STEAM Events
From April 30 - May 2, attend exciting community STEAM events to explore the science taking place within your own community.
Experience behind the scenes tours, educational talks, nature walks, and more at events hosted by local organizations, companies, and individuals. These community STEAM events highlight the science that is all around us by connecting us with those who interact with it every day, and showcase how much it benefits our daily lives.
Types of Events
Be a Scientist
Get inspired to see science in your everyday life and ignite your passion for STEAM careers 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. Join us for exciting, hands-on science adventures that will spark your curiosity and inspire your future!
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.*
Bioblitz Citizen Science Series
From guided nature walks in local Metro Parks to your own backyard, you can contribute to real scientific research just by taking pictures of plants and animals. A BioBlitz is a fun way to engage in citizen science and explore the living things around us. Join us and take guided hikes in Metro Parks, or explore stream life with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Whether you’re in Wayne National Forest or your own backyard, you can participate and make a difference!
Creative Sparks
Dive into the vibrant world where creativity and science collide! Both arts and science are driven by a commonality of creativity, transforming ideas about the world into forms that connect us all. Join us for an electrifying experience that makes science more accessible by highlighting its connection to art. Imagine a scientist rocking the stage or an artist painting stunning murals of lizards. Whether it’s live performances or breathtaking art, we’re here to share these incredible stories with you. Don’t miss out on this unique celebration of creativity and discovery!
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 the perfect way to bring science to everyone in a fun and engaging atmosphere. Let’s create a memorable community experience that celebrates the excitement of discovery and the joy of learning together. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect, explore, and have a blast!
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 or young professional, these experiences will spark your curiosity and help you build the skills needed to shape tomorrow’s workforce. Get ready to unlock your potential and take the first step toward a bright future in STEAM!
Outdoor Exploration
Step outside and uncover the science of the great outdoors! Whether you’re hiking through 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 activities. From uncovering the secrets of Ohio’s ecosystems to experiencing the thrill of adventure, these events will inspire curiosity and a deeper connection to the natural world. Get ready to explore, discover, and embrace the science all around you!
2025 Community STEAM Events
Join author Tracy Blom for a free Deep Sea-themed storytelling workshop on April 27, 1–3PM...
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April 27, 2025
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Do you have what it takes to work on Ohio's only national forest? Put your...
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April 30, 2025
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Our group build mosaic experience, powered by Brixilated, offers a unique opportunity for participants of...
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April 30, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Artists and scientists are inspired by the natural world. Build your skills in observation, curiosity,...
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April 30, 2025
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Companies like Forge Biologics, Sarepta Therapeutics, and Andelyn Biosciences might not be as well known...
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April 30, 2025
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Our group build mosaic experience, powered by Brixilated, offers a unique opportunity for participants of...
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April 30, 2025
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us in the lower level gallery of the National Veterans Memorial and Museum between...
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April 30, 2025
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Providing community members, high school age and above, an opportunity to tour the Forensic Science...
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April 30, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The Village of Lockbourne invites you to join us for a celebration of the 200th...
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April 30, 2025
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Test drive a Soap Box Derby racing car down Derby Hill at Big Run Park....
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April 30, 2025
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join The Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) for an...
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April 30, 2025
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Did you know that each resident in Franklin County averages 4 to 5 pounds of...
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April 30, 2025
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Join us for a STEAMtacular week at The Works! From invention, to the moon, to...
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April 30, 2025
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Vibe out with us on Youth Earth Day at Southside Family Farms! This event is...
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April 30, 2025
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Prepare for S.T.E.A.M. success and boost computational thinking with spatial reasoning and awareness kits. Watch...
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April 30, 2025
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join us at COSI's Science Week for an electrifying tour of Ohio State's Buckeye Solar...
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April 30, 2025
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Providing community members, high school age and above, an opportunity to tour the Forensic Science...
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April 30, 2025
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Did you know that each resident in Franklin County averages 4 to 5 pounds of...
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April 30, 2025
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Families will once again celebrate the COSI Science Festival with a Passport Nature Scavenger Hunt...
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April 30, 2025
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Discover how engineering and medicine work together to change lives! Design your own assistive devices...
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April 30, 2025
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Families with students in grades K-8—prepare for an unforgettable evening of hands-on STEM excitement on...
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April 30, 2025
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Join us for a STEAMtacular week at The Works! From invention, to the moon, to...
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April 30, 2025
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Discover craft beer at BrewDog Franklinton with a fun, interactive journey through brewing and beer...
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April 30, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
This event is sold out! Let's extend earth day by cleaning up the neighborhood, learn...
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April 30, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Be a scientist! Learn to use iNaturalist to record scientific observations and then set out...
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April 30, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join Molecule Wow on an exciting and educational journey through outer space! This engaging STEAM-based...
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April 30, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us for an hour-long hands-on glass experience, with classes offered daily at 6 PM,...
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April 30, 2025
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Upper Arlington Library at Tremont Road will host a screening of the Oscar nominated...
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April 30, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Do you have what it takes to work on Ohio's only national forest? Put your...
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April 30, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Embark on a unique journey where poetry meets science at The Columbus Poetry Cauldron’s special...
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April 30, 2025
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Do you have what it takes to work on Ohio's only national forest? Put your...
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May 1, 2025
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Our group build mosaic experience, powered by Brixilated, offers a unique opportunity for participants of...
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May 1, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Artists and scientists are inspired by the natural world. Build your skills in observation, curiosity,...
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May 1, 2025
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join us for a fun presentation! Parks Crew Leader, Zach Anderson from Parks & Recreation,...
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May 1, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Our group build mosaic experience, powered by Brixilated, offers a unique opportunity for participants of...
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May 1, 2025
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us in the lower level gallery of the National Veterans Memorial and Museum between...
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May 1, 2025
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Providing community members, high school age and above, an opportunity to tour the Forensic Science...
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May 1, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Think you’ve got what it takes to beat gravity and protect an egg? We’d love...
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May 1, 2025
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Test drive a Soap Box Derby racing car down Derby Hill at Big Run Park....
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May 1, 2025
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
3,2,1, BLASTOFF! Come learn all about rockets by launching your own bottle rocket with Grandview...
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May 1, 2025
3:15 pm - 4:30 pm
Vibe out with us on Youth Earth Day at Southside Family Farms! This event is...
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May 1, 2025
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Can your egg survive the ultimate drop? Join Plain City Parks & Recreation for an...
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May 1, 2025
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
As part of the COSI Science Festival, celebrate pollinators and learn about their vital roles...
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May 1, 2025
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join us for a STEAMtacular week at The Works! From invention, to the moon, to...
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May 1, 2025
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Young Scientists will have the opportunity to learn about the diverse wildlife of Bexley, especially...
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May 1, 2025
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Providing community members, high school age and above, an opportunity to tour the Forensic Science...
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May 1, 2025
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Get ready for a hands-on engineering challenge! Can you build a table out of paper...
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May 1, 2025
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Young Scientists will have the opportunity to learn about the diverse wildlife of Bexley, especially...
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May 1, 2025
4:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Blast off into summer with Grove City Parks and Recreation to discover Science at the...
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May 1, 2025
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for soil demonstrations from Capital University, information on the positive impact of supporting...
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May 1, 2025
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Volunteers will assist with the pollinator gardens at Dorrian Green Park! Learn alongside Master Gardeners...
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May 1, 2025
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
As part of the COSI Science Festival, join this outdoor tour to explore native plants...
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May 1, 2025
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Join COSI, Embassy Boardshop, and Old Skool Skate Shop at Tuttle Skatepark for a community...
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May 1, 2025
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
New Albany - Plain Local Schools is collaborating with the city of New Albany to...
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May 1, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for an hour-long hands-on glass experience, with classes offered daily at 6 PM,...
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May 1, 2025
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
STEAM Connection, presented by The Play Spot and The Balanced Child Method, combines sensory exploration...
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May 1, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Is it possible to go 70 MPH while standing still? Yes! In a wind tunnel....
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May 1, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Come be a scientist and help us record species in the park! We will look...
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May 1, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
COSI and Parks and Recreation are coming together for an evening of STEAM (Science, Technology,...
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May 1, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
The Mindfulness field is always evolving, with new research and types of practices being studied....
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May 1, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
There's a common (mis)conception that mathematics is primarily about numbers. However, mathematicians also explore geometric...
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May 1, 2025
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Do you have what it takes to work on Ohio's only national forest? Put your...
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May 2, 2025
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Calling all curious minds! The City of London is hosting our annual "How Do You...
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May 2, 2025
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Touch-a-Truck presents children with an opportunity to touch, climb on, and pretend to drive vehicles...
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May 2, 2025
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Young children and their caregivers can drop in to make their own process art masterpieces...
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May 2, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Let’s learn about energy and electricity with our youngest to our oldest friends. Can you...
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May 2, 2025
10:00 am - 11:00 am
This event will be a hands-on, introductory stained glass workshop that will demystify the centuries...
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May 2, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us to learn about and catch interesting insects, and the trees and plants that...
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May 2, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Artists and scientists are inspired by the natural world. Build your skills in observation, curiosity,...
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May 2, 2025
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Spend time in the galleries with friends as we explore the environments in our special...
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May 2, 2025
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Come learn about the science behind cocktails, and specific techniques employed at the James Beard...
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May 2, 2025
12:30 pm - 1:45 pm
Join us in the lower level gallery of the National Veterans Memorial and Museum between...
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May 2, 2025
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us at Friendship Park from 2pm-3pm for an afternoon of STEM fun!
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May 2, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Providing community members, high school age and above, an opportunity to tour the Forensic Science...
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Date & Time
May 2, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Come learn about the science behind cocktails, and specific techniques employed at the James Beard...
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May 2, 2025
2:45 pm - 4:00 pm
UAPL will have stations at our Tremont Road Branch to learn and have fun along...
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May 2, 2025
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Join us for Sun Print Snapshots! This is a FREE workshop in partnership with COSI....
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May 2, 2025
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Yellow + Blue = Green, but do you know about the “CMYK” Color Code? Decode...
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May 2, 2025
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Providing community members, high school age and above, an opportunity to tour the Forensic Science...
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May 2, 2025
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Passionate about STEM? Curious about the exciting world of biosciences and the career opportunities it...
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May 2, 2025
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Jump into the world of coding through Minecraft: Education Edition! In this hands-on adventure, participants...
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May 2, 2025
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Visit the Wexner Center for the Arts' exhibitions, including Nancy Holt: Power Systems, to explore...
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May 2, 2025
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Step into the Inventor’s Playground at the Inspiration Station, where kids and families explore STEM...
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May 2, 2025
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Get ready for a night of fun and adventure with Mario from the Brave Wilderness...
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May 2, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us at the Grange Insurance Audubon Center for a bird walk through the Scioto...
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May 2, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
We build an entry level model rocket then we proceed to the field and launch...
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May 2, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hatch a plan with your family to “egg”ineer a creative contraption to protect an egg...
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May 2, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join the naturalist for a fun and interactive citizen science hike! Using iNaturalist, we’ll observe...
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Date & Time
May 2, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us during First Friday in downtown Delaware for an interactive adventure where sleuths can...
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May 2, 2025
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Try your hand at the round paperweight or a small fused coaster. For the paperweight...
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May 2, 2025
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
School of Rock Columbus are bringing their over 18's bands to rock the stage at...
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Date & Time
May 2, 2025
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for the Solstice Star Party – a hands-on astronomy event for everyone! Experience...
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Date & Time
May 2, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for STEAMfest, a hands-on celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math! In...
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Date & Time
May 2, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Learn how our feathered friends are master builders! Studio artist Marcia Armstrong, joins us to...
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May 2, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for a guided painting session led by a museum educator from the NVMM....
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May 2, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
As part of COSI's Community STEAM Events for their annual Science Festival, join us for...
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Date & Time
May 2, 2025
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us at the Olentangy River Wetlands Research Park for our first-ever Bioblitz! Throughout the...
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Date & Time
May 2, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Come join our outdoor education staff at Alley Park on Friday, May 2nd for a...
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Date & Time
May 2, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
As part of COSI's Community STEAM Events for their annual Science Festival, join us for...
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Date & Time
May 2, 2025
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm