Family Friday Night

On the last Friday of every month, COSI stays open late from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Enjoy all of COSI with reduced admission, an Extreme Screen movie, and special theme events!

Every month there's something new to discover at Family Friday Night! more info...

Presenting Sponsor: PNC National City
Promotional Partner: ThisWeek Newspapers

COSI's 10th Anniversary Celebration

Come celebrate 10 years of COSI's West Broad Street location with a day-long celebration featuring a fun scavenger hunt, hourly prize drawings, discount admission and an explosive closing ceremony - plus all of the great shows, activities and exhibits that make COSI great!

In conjunction with COSI's 10-Year Anniversary Celebration, make a $10 donation and take home a family photo, COSI tote bag, and magnetic picture frame. Your donation supports COSI's scholarships for camps and workshop programs.

Presenting Sponsor: PNC National City
Promotional Partner: ThisWeek Newspapers

Meet Diego at COSI!

Meet Diego at COSI from 10:00AM to 2:00PM! Diego is an 8-year-old Latino action-adventure hero with a heart. His goal is to save and protect the animals and their environment. Athletic and fearless, he is always at the ready no matter what the situation. Diego loves learning new things. He takes a scientific approach to problem solving and also uses a variety of high-tech gadgets and gizmos to save the day.

Experience the Joys of Toys: Classic Toys

10am-4pm

It's a day to play with classic and timeless toys like yo-yos, Slinkys, Etch-A-Sketches, top spinners, hula hoops, and more. Children can play and learn from the best, and try to beat several national nostalgic toy champions, such as Tim George, Etch-A-Sketch champion from Columbus, and Mike Hoyt, Columbus top spinning champion. Clifford, The Big Red Dog, will also be on-hand that day to meet and greet guests and have an opportunity for a holiday photo.

Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk

The Colorado River is the source of power and water for 25 million Americans, but it is at its lowest level since measurements began 85 years ago. Join river advocate Robert Kennedy, Jr., explorer Wade Davis, and their two teenage daughters as they compare the famous river today to the one of thirty years ago to highlight the importance of water conservation. "The environment is the very infrastructure of our communities...if we wish to create communities for our children that provide them with the same opportunities for dignity and enrichment and good health as the communities our parents gave us, then we've got to start protecting the air we breathe and the water we drink" said Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

Experience the beauty and majesty of the Grand Canyon and discover the role each of us can play in protecting water resources for generations to come. Produced by the makers of Everest and Hurricane on the Bayou, Grand Canyon Adventure is narrated by Robert Redford and features the music of Dave Matthews Band. more info...

Presented By: Teva
Annual Presenting Media Sponsor: Time Warner
Film Sponsor: Peebles Creative Group

Animalopolis

Embark on a whimsical voyage to a magical world where animals sing and dance. This lighthearted film features 12 delightful segments, each with a different animal, and will stimulate your child's imagination and curiosity. Animalopolis is sure to make kids laugh! Perfect for children 3 years and up. Running time: 25 minutes. more info...

Coral Reef Adventure

Coral Reef Adventure follows the real-life expedition of two ocean explorers and underwater filmmakers, Howard and Michele Hall, on a daring 10-month journey to document some of the world's largest, most beautiful and most endangered coral reefs. more info...

Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia

New Extreme Screen Film opening November 18th! Thanks to the magic of the giant screen, Dinosaurs. Giants of Patagonia provides a unique occasion to get a true experience of the incredible size and strength of these creatures that once roamed the Earth. Follow paleontologist Rodolfo Coria, who is credited with discovering some of the largest dinosaurs every found as he explores his home in Patagonia for secrets to the past of dinosaurs, see them come to life on the screen and learn more about how they still are with us today.