{"id":2392883,"date":"2026-04-28T13:02:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T13:02:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2392883"},"modified":"2026-04-28T13:02:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T13:02:33","slug":"cosi-science-festival-returns-to-columbus-with-steam-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/cosi-science-festival-returns-to-columbus-with-steam-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"COSI Science Festival returns to Columbus with STEAM activities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<div id=\"videoWrap\" class=\"spacer-large videoWrap\" style=\"position:relative\"><media-video video-id=\"89407953007\" title=\"COSI coal mining artifacts now part of Coshocton man's collection\" poster=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/videos\/wochit\/thumbnails\/89407953007.jpg\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\" placement=\"snow-video-story-priority\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"uwVideoPlaceholder\" slot=\"placeholder\" style=\"z-index:19;width:100%;padding-bottom:56.25%;position:relative\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"vidplaybtn\" style=\"display:-moz-box;display:-ms-flexbox;display:-webkit-flex;display:flex;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,.4);border:2px solid #fff;border-radius:80px;cursor:pointer;height:80px;width:80px;position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);z-index:10\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vidplayicon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/appservices\/universal-web\/universal\/icons\/icon-play-alt-white.svg\" alt=\"play\" style=\"height:40px;margin:auto 18px auto 27px;width:40px\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div slot=\"videoDetails\" id=\"videoDetails\" class=\"videoDetails\" style=\"padding-top:8px;padding-bottom:8px\">\n<div id=\"videoDetailsContainer\" class=\"videoDetailsContainer\" hidden=\"\">\n<p>COSI coal mining artifacts now part of Coshocton man&#8217;s collection<\/p>\n<p>Coal mining memorabilia collector Sam Bennett explains displays featuring the eight types of coal, all of which were once part of an exhibit at COSI.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/media-video><\/div>\n<p><story-highlights class=\"spacer-small column ten-column no-gutter\" util-module-path=\"elements\/story\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The COSI Science Festival offers four days of STEAM activities for all ages around central Ohio and beyond.<\/li>\n<li>The festival concludes with the Big Science Celebration, a free outdoor event at COSI in Columbus.<\/li>\n<li>The final celebration features live performances, food trucks and more than 100 hands-on exhibitor stations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/story-highlights><partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p>From making bagels to whooshing downhill in a soap box derby car, science is found in the most unexpected places. The COSI Science Festival brings it right to your backyard.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/>\n<p>Since 2019, the fest has made science entertaining and educational for people of all ages through events geared toward youth, families and adults.<\/p>\n<p class=\"related-link\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong style=\"margin-right:3px\">COSI? 2024 plan: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dispatch.com\/story\/news\/local\/2026\/04\/09\/cosi-reimagine-its-look-2024-booklet-reveals-past-plans\/89448071007\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">What could the future hold for COSI? 2024 plan reveals one vision<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This year, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dispatch.com\/story\/news\/local\/2026\/04\/09\/cosi-reimagine-its-look-2024-booklet-reveals-past-plans\/89448071007\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dispatch.com\/story\/news\/local\/2026\/04\/09\/cosi-reimagine-its-look-2024-booklet-reveals-past-plans\/89448071007\/\">COSI<\/a> is teaming with 24 area civic leaders to offer four days of STEAM activities around central Ohio. These community events are well-attended, according to Josh Sarver, COSI\u2019s chief experience officer.<\/p>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/04\/20\/NCOD\/89702614007-csf-1.jpg bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/04\/20\/NCOD\/89702614007-csf-1.jpg?crop=4943,3707,x0,y0 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/04\/20\/NCOD\/89702614007-csf-1.jpg?crop=2781,3707,x1111,y0 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/04\/20\/NCOD\/89702614007-csf-1.jpg?crop=5554,3124,x0,y0 16:9\" image-alt=\"\" credit=\"Provided by COSI\" caption=\"A budding scientist takes part in an activity during one of many community STEAM activities during the COSI Science Festival, which runs April 29-May 1. The fest leads up to the Big Science Celebration on May 2 at COSI.\" orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe most important part of the festival is the community. Community effort has made this possible and that makes the festival really unique,\u201d Sarver said.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p>\u201cWe like to say science is everywhere, for everyone. Sometimes you have to show the individual, open up their aperture to where science is in their community.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s like pulling back &#8216;The Wizard of Oz\u2019s&#8217; curtain.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Though set in Columbus, the festival\u2019s reach is statewide, with events at the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nationalaviation.org\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/nationalaviation.org\/\">National Aviation Hall of Fame<\/a> in Dayton, the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/cuva\/planyourvisit\/the-ohio-and-erie-canal.htm\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/cuva\/planyourvisit\/the-ohio-and-erie-canal.htm\">Ohio &amp; Erie Canal<\/a> in Lockbourne, the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dispatch.com\/story\/business\/automotive\/2023\/08\/01\/lg-energy-ceo-explains-3-5-billion-honda-electric-vehicle-venture\/70387154007\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dispatch.com\/story\/business\/automotive\/2023\/08\/01\/lg-energy-ceo-explains-3-5-billion-honda-electric-vehicle-venture\/70387154007\/\">Honda Heritage Center<\/a> in Marysville, and other sites.<\/p>\n<p><cta-atoms-container-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/cta\" class=\"spacer-large\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe grew from Columbus and the cities around us to the contiguous counties to around Ohio,\u201d Sarver said.<\/p>\n<p><media-gallery-promo asset-id=\"9704542002\" class=\"column ten-column no-gutter spacer-large\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The COSI Science Festival culminates in the Big Science Celebration, a free outdoor event that will take over the grounds of COSI and streets surrounding the museum.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/>\n<p>Held on the Scioto Peninsula surrounding COSI, the bash will include live performances, food trucks and 100-plus exhibitor stations with hands-on activities.<\/p>\n<p>Sarver said <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dispatch.com\/story\/entertainment\/events\/2025\/04\/28\/cosi-science-festival-to-offer-events-april-30-may-3\/83201423007\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dispatch.com\/story\/entertainment\/events\/2025\/04\/28\/cosi-science-festival-to-offer-events-april-30-may-3\/83201423007\/\">last year\u2019s Big Science Celebration<\/a> drew about 15,000 folks willing to brave the chilly rain, but 2024\u2019s sunny weather brought out a more typical 40,000 people.<\/p>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/04\/20\/NCOD\/89702654007-csf-2.jpg bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/04\/20\/NCOD\/89702654007-csf-2.jpg?crop=5143,3856,x317,y0 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/04\/20\/NCOD\/89702654007-csf-2.jpg?crop=2893,3856,x2022,y0 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/04\/20\/NCOD\/89702654007-csf-2.jpg?crop=5777,3250,x0,y606 16:9\" image-alt=\"\" credit=\"Provided by COSI\" caption=\"COSI Science Festival - Big Science Celebration\" orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hopefully, April showers will bring May flowers instead of a repeat of the drizzle that plagued last year. But as it did in 2025, the event will go on rain or shine, so don\u2019t forget your umbrellas!<\/p>\n<partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p>If severe weather occurs, updates will be provided by event staff and on COSI\u2019s website and social media channels.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p>COSI is open on the day of the Big Science Celebration. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cosi.org\/visit\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cosi.org\/visit\">General-admission rates<\/a> apply.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Details<\/strong>: Community STEAM events will be held April 29-May 1 at various sites. The Big Science Celebration will be 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 2 at COSI, 333 W. Broad St. Free admission. (<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cosiscifest.org\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cosiscifest.org\/\">cosiscifest.org<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><em>Contact features and entertainment reporter Belinda M. Paschal at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:bpaschal@dispatch.com\">bpaschal@dispatch.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<lit-timestamp class=\"column ten-column no-gutter spacer-small\" slot=\"timestamp\" publishdate=\"2026-04-28 10:01:33.544611661 +0000 UTC\" updatedate=\"2026-04-28 10:01:33.544611661 +0000 UTC\"\/><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.dispatch.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>COSI coal mining artifacts now part of Coshocton man&#8217;s collection Coal mining memorabilia collector Sam Bennett explains displays featuring the eight types of coal, all of which were once part of an exhibit at COSI. The COSI Science Festival offers four days of STEAM activities for all ages around central Ohio and beyond. 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