Families across Central Ohio can spend a Sunday afternoon building LEGO creations, navigating a marble maze and testing their aim at a Nerf gun target tournament when the Columbus STEM & Arts Expo returns to Polaris Fashion Place for its 12th year. Admission is free for attendees who preregister; KidsLinked lists a $2-per-person charge at the door. The event is set for November 8, running from noon to 5 p.m. at 1560 Polaris Parkway, behind Barnes & Noble.
The expo brings interactive science, technology, engineering, math and arts activities together with exhibits and performances, according to Fox 28. Those exhibits and performances come courtesy of schools, museums and other organizations, as reported by abc6onyourside.com. The event is designed for families across Central Ohio with children of all ages, per the same outlet, and is presented by Meijer and Horizon Science Academy.
What's on the Activity List
General admission to the expo is free for attendees who preregister; KidsLinked lists a $2-per-person charge at the door. Some listed activities also have separate fees, and many require preregistration and have limited capacity, according to kidslinked.com. The site describes the gathering as a chance for kids to connect with hands-on activities, competitions, resources and exhibitors spanning robotics, math, art, chess, spelling and more.
Among the specific offerings listed in the event's Maker Space lineup are a LEGO Creation Challenge, a marble maze, a recycled art contest, an origami challenge and a Nerf gun target tournament, the site notes. Organizers have not released a complete schedule or exhibitor list beyond those activity categories.
Planning Ahead for the Family Event
Families hoping to take part in specific stations are encouraged to sign up in advance given the limited capacity described by kidslinked.com. Admission to the expo is free for attendees who preregister, with a $2-per-person charge at the door; some activities have separate fees. The event takes place at the Polaris Fashion Place location behind Barnes & Noble.
Registration details for the gathering are also listed through Eventbrite. With its 12th year arriving on November 8, the expo continues its run as a hands-on gathering for Central Ohio families looking to mix science and art in one afternoon.
