Magic, robots, and alcohol! Cool Science Festival discovering enjoyable methods to show youngsters (and adults) STEM

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (KRDO) – The 2025 Colorado Springs Cool Science Festival has arrived – and the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs (UCCS) kicks off the celebrations Saturday with the annual free Cool Science Carnival.

At the carnival, educators from dozens of organizations will deliver round 100 interactive stations to entertain youngsters utilizing the magic of science, know-how, engineering and arithmetic (STEM). UCCS mentioned over 8000 folks got here by way of the Carnival in 2024.

There will probably be chemistry magic exhibits, robots, slime, digital actuality stations, reside animals, rockets and extra. Parking and carnival entrance are free, although a few of the actions cost a price.

The carnival will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. all through the core campus of UCCS, with a particular precursor magic chemistry present at 9 a.m.

While the carnival is tailor-made to youngsters in elementary and center college, the 16-day competition options occasions for each youngsters and adults, just like the Chemistry of Fermentation Winery Tours.

The competition has over 100 occasions scheduled from September 26 by way of October 12. They are scattered throughout the Pikes Peak Region, from numerous Pikes Peak Library District places to The Cave of the Winds and a number of museums. Click here for the full schedule.

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