The best (and only) science festival in Colorado is back again with 16 days of fun and engaging events designed to showcase STEAM where it's taking place in Colorado Springs and around the Pikes Peak Region.  There are events for all ages- adults, kids, teens and families - and most are absolutely free (some events may have a fee to help the hosts cover their costs). ​ 
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Of course our biggest and most popular event, the ​Cool Science Carnival Day for Kids at UCCS will be Saturday, September 27th from 10 am to 4 pm.  We'll have dozens of exciting science magic shows, laboratory tours and demos, rockets, drone soccer, live animals robots, liquid nitrogen ice cream, Insectapalooza, and lots of other hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) activities and exhibits for kids (primarily K-8th grades).  It's all Free (even the parking) and fun for all ages!
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Once Carnival Day is over, the festival events kick into high gear.  There will be events for all ages, pre-K to adults, and most are free. 

Schedule:

10am - 4pm: Cool Science Carnival Day for Kids

Our biggest event of the year!  It's STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) on steroids, featuring dozens of exciting and educational science shows, demonstrations, lab tours and hands-on activities for kids, primarily K-8th grades, but fun for the whole family!  

Location: University of Colorado Colorado Springs, 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80918, USA

2pm - 3:15pm: Coding: Game Development

A special event of the 2025 Colorado Springs Cool Science Festival

Learn the basics of Python or JavaScript while playing and building your own video game! Move through the levels collecting gems while exploring coding basics during this standalone hour-long event.  Already a pro at coding?  Intermediate and Advanced versions will also be available.  Can you beat all the levels?

Meet in the East Library Learning Lab.

Location: Pikes Peak Library District - East Library, 5550 N Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918, USA