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 6, 2022 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!
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.
Columbus Talent Competition, presented by Real Music Records (12:30 – 1:30PM Main Stage): Any kind of talent from musical instrument, singing, dance, juggling, etc. There will be 2 age group categories: 11 & younger and 12-18 years old. There’s a 4 minute limit on performances will be limited to 4 minutes.
Climbing Wall Challenge (Time 12:30-1:30PM – Big Air Trampoline Park) – $10 fee to enter: 7 timed/scored walls/structures to climb. One winner for under 12, 13-17 and 18+ age groups. Each winner will receive a free one-month membership to Big Air Trampoline Park LIMIT 100
Checkers Tournament (12:30 – 1:30PM – Cohatch Tables): Standard checkers tournament! Organized by age 11 and under, 12-17, and adult. LIMIT 100 participants
Paper Airplane Tournament (1 – 3PM – Saks/Play Area Court): Create your favorite paper airplane or we’ll have paper/designs for you to do at the event. Each competitor can create 3 paper airplanes. From there you’ll be targeting hoops of different distances. Points will be awarded for landing an airplane in the hoop! Organized by 6 and under / 7-11 years old / 12-17 years old / Adult. LIMIT 400
Comic Book Art Competition (1:45-2:45PM – Cohatch Tables): Fun competition that starts with a drawing session on comic book art. From there a challenge will be presented to draw a super hero. Organized by 11 & under / 12-18 years old. LIMIT 60
The Physics of Carnival Games Tournament -$5 entry fee per tournament – Physics & Fun!: Pick from 3 different fun carnival games to play tournament style! All age groups welcome and will compete against each other. Limit 80
- Frog Flipper Tournament (2PM-2:30)
- Tin Can Tourney (2:30-3PM)
- Nerf Gun Target Tourney (3-3:30PM )
Candyland Tournament (3 – 4PM – Cohatch Tables): Simply the most fun board game. Tournament style. Final prizes or bags of candy! Organized by 6 and under / 7-11 years old / 12-17 years old / Adult. Limit 200
Math Quiz Bowl Challenge (2:45 – 4:00PM Main Stage): A fun Jeopardy style math challenge. Organized by grade (4th-7th grade and 8th-12th grade). LIMIT 40 Participants
Spelling Bee (4 – 6PM Main Stage): Organized by grade (1st & 2nd grade / 3rd – 4th grade / 5th-6th grade / 7th-8th grade). LIMIT 140 Participants
Chess Tournament (4:15-6PM – Cohatch Tables) Standard chess tournament! Organized by age 11 and under, 12-17, and adult. LIMIT 48 participants
There will also be crafts, fun activities, concessions and more at the Columbus STEM & Arts Expo.
Admission and parking is free!
** SPECIAL BONUS: 1st 200 receive free cookie from Tim Hortons! **
VIP registration:
Register early to qualify for a FREE VIP Entry Bag (First 150 only – 1 per family!) Amazing VIP Bag includes FREE drink coupon to Tim Hortons, BOGO to Big Air Trampoline Park at Polaris, appetizer from Texas Roadhouse, $10 Power Card or $20 for $20 coupon to Dave & Busters, FREE $10 Game Card to Scene 75 (huge deal!), 5 free classes to ATA Black Belt Academy, hand sanitizer, and more!
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