EXPERIENCE the Joys of Toys! Play your way into the holiday spirit at COSI
Throughout the holiday season, COSI will host special toy-themed events with plenty of opportunities to play, plus exciting activities like toy making workshops, holiday gadgets light show, cookie creations workshops, character appearances, and more. And with extended Friday and Saturday evening hours during the holiday season, you can stay and play late!
Holiday LIGHTS! Live Show
Holiday Dome Theater Shows!
Nov. 27, 2009 - Jan. 3, 2010
Three special shows will be displayed in our 230 seat Dome Theater.
Holiday Music Magic
Family sing-along to Christmas favorites!
Mystery of the Christmas Star
Investigate the mysterious star the wise men followed. Perfect for all ages.
Universe
See the universe through the ages and a spectacular overview of the heavens!
November 25-January 3, 2010: Holiday LIGHTS!
Our intrepid Gadgeteer takes us on a whirlwind tour of holiday lighting – from the simple candle to the electric lamp, with stops along the way for fiery explosions, super-cold liquid nitrogen fun, and even a reindeer-powered generator that triggers over ten thousands twinkling holiday lights.
Special Holiday Events
Classic Toys
It’s a day to play with classic and timeless toys like yo-yos, Slinky’s, Etch-A-Sketches, top spinners, hula hoops, and more.
November 28, 2009 10am-4pm
Board Games
Your family will have a chance to play the newest and classic board games.
December 4, 2009 4pm-9pm
A Day of Make Believe
Make Believe will be the order of the day where children can role-play with stuffed animals, puppets, and dolls.
December 5, 2009 11am-3pm
Building Toys
For two days we will celebrate the creativity that can be uniquely expressed with LEGOS and other building toys.
December 11, 2009 4pm-9pm
December 12, 2009 10am-4pm
Trains
The weekend before Christmas will feature three different train layouts from the train organizations – something for all ages!
December 18, 2009 4pm-9pm
December 19, 2009 10am-4pm
Holiday Workshops (additional fees apply)
Give the gift of membership...
Give your friends and family a gift that dazzles, amazes, delights, and lasts all year long. Special Offer! As a bonus gift, receive a $10 Max & Erma's gift card with every gift membership purchase (while supplies last).
Eat great. Give to COSI.
Eat at Max & Erma's on Thursdays, December 3, 10, & 17 and 20% of your purchase will go to COSI!
Available when you eat in or get carry-out at Columbus area Max & Erma's. Present this flyer, show your COSI membership card, or mention COSI to participate.
Cookie Creation Station
Make unique holiday treats that you may take home to share or enjoy at COSI.
Includes a half-dozen cookies per family plus decorating supplies.
Toymaker's Workshop
Learn about the science and art of toy making as your family makes and takes home your own wooden toy.
Holiday Lights You Try It! Workshop
A 45-minute workshop experience that includes a take-home experiment and a scientific ice cream treat.
Don't miss: Flavors of the Season Family Workshop
Gather around an outdoor fire to pop popcorn, build a gingerbread house, and top off your experience with COSI’s famous Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream.
Dollhouse Raffle
Win a beautiful, one-of-a-kind doll house and support COSI! Tickets are available at COSI's Guest Services in the Atrium beginning November 27-December 31, 2009 and are 1 for $1, or 6 for $5.
Click here to see the story behind the Batterson Dollhouse. (Video, 3m10s)
Community Open House
Community Open House is COSI’s annual FREE day, which provides admission to COSI’s dynamic exhibits, live shows and hallway experiences. Also included is free admission to see Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia, COSI’s newest Extreme Screen film, courtesy of Time Warner Cable. learn more...
Plus!
Looking for a fun experience for your kids? COSI has a Parent's Night Overnight for you! December 31, 2009-Jan1, 2010
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