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.*


Adult Science Series

Upcoming events:

Bioscience Breakthroughs Are Saving Lives in Central Ohio
Bioscience Breakthroughs Are Saving Lives in Central Ohio

Companies like Forge Biologics, Sarepta Therapeutics, and Andelyn Biosciences might not be as well known...


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Date & Time

April 30, 2025
11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Solar Car Show
Solar Car Show

Join us at COSI's Science Week for an electrifying tour of Ohio State's Buckeye Solar...


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Date & Time

April 30, 2025
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

STEAMtacular Week at The Works! - SciDome: STEAM to the Stars - Adults Only
STEAMtacular Week at The Works! – SciDome: STEAM to the Stars – Adults Only

Join us for a STEAMtacular week at The Works! From invention, to the moon, to...


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Date & Time

April 30, 2025
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

BrewDog Beer School
BrewDog Beer School

Discover craft beer at BrewDog Franklinton with a fun, interactive journey through brewing and beer...


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Date & Time

April 30, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Clean, Learn, Nourish - Connecting with our Collective Neighborhood
Clean, Learn, Nourish – Connecting with our Collective Neighborhood

This event is sold out! Let's extend earth day by cleaning up the neighborhood, learn...


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Date & Time

April 30, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Science Film Series – Fire of Love
Science Film Series – Fire of Love

The Upper Arlington Library at Tremont Road will host a screening of the Oscar nominated...


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Date & Time

April 30, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Neuroscience of Mindfulness: Meditation and Your Brain!
The Neuroscience of Mindfulness: Meditation and Your Brain!

Do you have what it takes to work on Ohio's only national forest? Put your...


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Date & Time

April 30, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Atoms to Galaxies II: Poetry (Open Mic) Unveiling the Wonders of Science
Atoms to Galaxies II: Poetry (Open Mic) Unveiling the Wonders of Science

Embark on a unique journey where poetry meets science at The Columbus Poetry Cauldron’s special...


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Date & Time

April 30, 2025
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Container Planting 101: Tips & Tricks to Make Your Potted Plants Thrive
Container Planting 101: Tips & Tricks to Make Your Potted Plants Thrive

Join us for a fun presentation! Parks Crew Leader, Zach Anderson from Parks & Recreation,...


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Date & Time

May 1, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Egg Drop Challenge
Egg Drop Challenge

Think you’ve got what it takes to beat gravity and protect an egg? We’d love...


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Date & Time

May 1, 2025
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Pollinators and Plants Walk and Talk
Pollinators and Plants Walk and Talk

As part of the COSI Science Festival, join this outdoor tour to explore native plants...


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Date & Time

May 1, 2025
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

MindfulNEXT: The "Why" of Worry - and How to Fix It
MindfulNEXT: The “Why” of Worry – and How to Fix It

The Mindfulness field is always evolving, with new research and types of practices being studied....


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Date & Time

May 1, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Math without numbers: Knot theories with Dr. Jim Fowler
Math without numbers: Knot theories with Dr. Jim Fowler

There's a common (mis)conception that mathematics is primarily about numbers. However, mathematicians also explore geometric...


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Date & Time

May 1, 2025
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Looking through the Stained Class: The Ancient Craft & The Science Behind It
Looking through the Stained Class: The Ancient Craft & The Science Behind It

This event will be a hands-on, introductory stained glass workshop that will demystify the centuries...


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Date & Time

May 2, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Science of Cocktails with Law Bird
The Science of Cocktails with Law Bird

Come learn about the science behind cocktails, and specific techniques employed at the James Beard...


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Date & Time

May 2, 2025
12:30 pm - 1:45 pm

The Science of Cocktails with Law Bird
The Science of Cocktails with Law Bird

Come learn about the science behind cocktails, and specific techniques employed at the James Beard...


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Date & Time

May 2, 2025
2:45 pm - 4:00 pm

Birds, Brews and Burgers
Birds, Brews and Burgers

Join us at the Grange Insurance Audubon Center for a bird walk through the Scioto...


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Date & Time

May 2, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

School of Rock Adult Bands at Park Street Tavern
School of Rock Adult Bands at Park Street Tavern

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

Nature's Architects
Nature’s Architects

Learn how our feathered friends are master builders! Studio artist Marcia Armstrong, joins us to...


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Date & Time

May 2, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Unraveling the Art and Science Behind Brewing Beer
Unraveling the Art and Science Behind Brewing Beer

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

Unraveling the Art and Science Behind Brewing Beer
Unraveling the Art and Science Behind Brewing Beer

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