Get out of the house this weekend for a free fun learning event with the KidsLinked.com’s Columbus STEM & Arts Expo on Sunday, November 2, 2025 from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Polaris Fashion Place.
The STEM & Arts expo is your families resource fair to find neat things to help grow your children’s education. It includes competitions, resources, products, robotics, math, arts, technology, financial planning and more!
One of the best things about things about this event, is that there are competitions for everyone – and all ages of youth! Whether they are into gaming, sports, academics, creativity, or even just some luck – everyone can compete at something!
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STEM & Arts Expo Competitions
Competitions are free to enter, unless otherwise noted. Enter early – most will fill up! Prizes, awards, and more for 1st-3rd each category.
- 12:30-1:00 PM — STEM & Arts Trivia Game Show (Main Stage)
- 12:30-1:30 PM — Checkers Tournament (Board Game Area)
- 12:30-5:00 PM — Code Ninja Gamer Showdown (Coder Corner)
- 1:00-3:00 PM — Airplane Competition (Skills Fun Zone)
- 1:00-1:45 PM — LEGO Creation Challenge (Main Stage)
- 1:30–2:45 PM — Math Challenge Tournament (Main Stage)
- 1:45-2:15 PM — Candyland Tournament (Board Game Area)
- 2:00-2:30 PM — Marble Maze Challenge! (Maker Space)
- 2:00-2:30 PM — Nerf Gun Tournament (Skill Fun Zone)
- 2:30–3:00 PM — UNO Tournament (Board Game Area)
- 2:30–3:00 PM — Mini Basketball Tournament (Skill Fun Zone)
- 2:45-3:15 PM — Recycled Art Competition (Maker Space)
- 3:00–3:30 PM — Chicken Flipper Tournament (Skill Fun Zone)
- 3:00–5:00 PM — Spelling Bee (Main Stage)
- 3:15–5:00 PM — Chess Tournament (Board Game Area)
- 3:30-4:00 PM — Origami Art Challenge (Maker Space)
- 3:30–4:15 PM — Nurkl Bridge Building Challenge (Maker Space)
Fun Pass! (FREE – Limit 500 – NOON – 4PM) includes the following items:
- Duck Matching game: Match the ducks to win either Fidget toys, squishy toy, video game stickers, or candy bin!
- Mystery Prize Wheel: Spin the prize wheel to win one of 8 different prizes!
- Lollipop Game: Pick various lollipops (Giant Blow Pop, regular Blow Pop, and other fun lollipops) in this fun game!
- Prize Pinball Game: Play 1 ball in a fun pinball game to win prizes.
- Lucky Coin Game: Pick a gold or silver coin from the treasure pot to win a prize.
There will also be crafts, fun activities, concessions and more at the Columbus STEM & Arts Expo.
Admission and parking is free!
- First 200 receive: a special treat from Tim Hortons!
- First 150 receive: a special VIP Bag with goodies! (1 per family)
- First 500 receive special character visits: Meet & Greet with SpongeBob & Stitch!
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