KidsLinked.com's Columbus STEM & Arts Expo

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 8, 2026 from 12 p.m. – 5 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!

There's so much to do in Columbus in the Fall, whether you’re looking for something spooky or kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall events, Haunted Houses and Haunted Woods and Spooky Ghost Tours, community Trunk or Treat events and Halloween Parties, and our list of pumpkin patches, farm activities and corn mazes! Plus, find out when your community is having Trick or Treat or Beggar's Night this year!

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.

LEGO Creation Challenge, Marble Maze & Recycled Art Contest
Code Ninjas Gamer Showdown & Wind Turbine Design Challenge
Paper Airplane Competition
Spelling Bee, Math Challenge & STEM Trivia
Chess, Checkers, Candyland & UNO Speed Tournaments
SpongeBob, Stitch & special character visits
Balloon Artist, Face Painting, Prize Wheel, Plinko & MORE!

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 200 receive: a Free Kidsmeal Certificate to Raising Canes!
First 150 receive: a special VIP Bag with goodies! (1 per family)
First 500 receive special character visits: Meet & Greet with Teenage Mutant Ninja, SpongeBob, Pokemon!

See more great Kidslinked events here!