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The Colorado Springs Cool Science Festival happens every October. Check http://www.coolscience.org for details.

For over 20 years, Cool Science has excited, inspired and engaged students, teachers and parents throughout central and southern Colorado with the wonders of science in the world around us. Cool Science’s passionate volunteers provide a variety of fun, engaging and intimidation-free science demonstrations and hands-on activities in schools, libraries and other public venues. Activities and events include:

- Demonstration shows
- Hands-on activities and workshops
- The Day of Science and Super Day of Science
- Science/STEM Nights
- Parent/Teacher Training Workshops
- Colorado Springs Cool Science Festival

The Colorado Springs Cool Science Festival will continue to focus on:
- Engaging kids in fun, science-based activities
- Providing opportunities for participants to interact with STEM professionals
- Providing activities and programs FREE of charge
- Attracting underserved and economically challenged families
- Providing kids & parents access to the campus of the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS)
- Delivering science events and activities geared to adults as well as children

Additionally, Cool Science will also continue delivering the adults-only Science on Tap program each month at Jack Quinn’s Irish Ale House & Pub.

10/12/2025

Relax with today’s Cool Science Festival Events!

Take a walk through nature with Cheyenne Mountain State Park while learning about the ecology of meadows. 🌿

Later in the day, treat yourself to a tour of Evergood Adventure Wines, enjoy tastings, and learn about the unique process of fermenting citrus fruits for their wines.🍷🍋

For full details, head to https://www.coolscience.org/cool-science-festival-schedule.html

10/11/2025

Celebrate International African Penguin Awareness Day from 10am–4pm at the Pueblo Zoo.

Learn about the inspiring stories of how zoos, aquariums, and heroes are stepping up to help these critically endangered birds.

And see around a dozen other events today https://www.coolscience.org/cool-science-festival-schedule.html

10/10/2025

Today, photographers can get exclusive access to the stunning Rainbow Falls for a Photography Workshop! 📸

Mueller State Park will also be teaching kids & families important skills needed for hiking in nature, great for building confidence on the trails! 🌳

Be sure to pre-register and visit https://www.coolscience.org/cool-science-festival-schedule.html for any associated costs, important information, and to see all of the other events happening today.

10/09/2025

Join us Tonight at 5pm for “Space Domain Awareness for our Nation”, a fascinating panel discussion of industry professionals on why satellite monitoring is vital to national defense. 🛰️

Hosted by the UCCS American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics as part of our Cool Science Festival!

📍Location: Harvey House at Catalyst Campus, 555 E Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO

The event is FREE but pre-registration is required https://www.coolscience.org/cool-science-festival-schedule.html

10/08/2025

Only 6 Days left of our Cool Science Festival! 🚨

If you're not already in on the action with today's events, we've got more excitement happening until 4:30 PM, like Aquaponics in Action with Emerge Aquaponics! 🐟🌱

Curious about how fish and plants thrive in a closed-loop system? Dive into this hands-on event to learn all about it, and don't forget to wear shoes that can get wet!

Looking for volunteer opportunities? They've got spots available too!

Head over to https://www.coolscience.org/cool-science-festival-schedule.html for all the details on this event, how to volunteer, and check out the rest of our final days!

10/07/2025

Blast off into adventure at the Cool Science Festival Today! 🚀

Kick off with cosmic Storytime: Listen to "Racoon on the Moon"🦝 read by the Space Foundation, then craft your very own alien raccoon masks! (ages 2-5) 👽

Swing by Pikes Peak East Library later today to create awesome art! 🎨

Then, trek to Garden of the Gods for a dino discovery and learn all about a rare dinosaur found ONLY in this spot! 🦕🌄

Pre-register now and check out all the details here: https://www.coolscience.org/cool-science-festival-schedule.html

10/06/2025

Kick off your Cool Science Festival Day with an exclusive adventure!
At 10am, experience a special behind-the-scenes guided tour at Pikes Peak Summit Visitor Center including staff-only zones! 🏔️

Then gear up from 5pm-7pm at Pikes Peak Library 21c: Play with hands-on electric and electronic engineering devices such as gyroscopes, electromagnets, and more!

Or leisurely enjoy a Science on Tap presentation from 6:30pm-8pm at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, where Geology professor Christine Siddoway will unveil what she knows about Tava sandstone! 🌍❄️

Check out all the details and register here https://www.coolscience.org/cool-science-festival-schedule.html

10/05/2025

More fun awaits at the Cool Science Festival Today for every age!

From 10 – 11:30am, learn ancient plant-growing wisdom with Pikes Peak Permaculture! Get hands-on crafting seed bundles packed with soil, clay, and native wildflower seeds - take them home or plant them around the community! 🌱

Then, kicking off at 5:30pm, Team up with the Mile High Bug Club for an epic Tarantula Hunt through Cheyenne Mountain State Park! See if you can spot them in their natural habitat (ages 10+ only)! 🕷️

Can't decide? Discover several more events happening today at https://www.coolscience.org/cool-science-festival-schedule.html and be sure to pre-register!

10/04/2025

TODAY you can witness Dr. Ron Furstenau's spectacular Chemistry Magic Shows at the Space Foundation Headquarters as we celebrate World Space Week 2025! 🔬🌌

Prepare to be amazed by dazzling demonstrations and the sheer wonders of chemistry that feel like pure magic! 🎩✨

It's unfolding from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with special presentations in the immersive Science On a Sphere theater! 🌑

For all the details, visit https://www.coolscience.org/cool-science-festival-schedule.html

10/04/2025

Our Cool Science Festival is action-PACKED today! 🚀 Which event are you most excited for?

Do just you love fall-themed activities? 🍁

Then head over to Home Depot for a kit-building workshop where parents can help their kids make either a Haunted Candy Box or a kit from a previous workshop! 🛠️🍬 OR Enjoy the Harvest Festival at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site with a wagon ride, pumpkins galore, pie, and more! 🎃🥧🚜

Is a relaxing day in nature just what you need? 🌿

Go mountain biking with your kids at Fox Run Regional Park! 🌳 OR Join Pikes Peak Nature Journaling Club as they take you on a walk through the Crystal Reservoir! 📖🚶‍♀️

Do you want to get hands-on and messy?

Uncover “fossils” with Concrete Coyote! 🦕🔍 OR Learn to bake donuts at the Chef’s Kitchen, and then of course, eat them! 🍩👩‍🍳

And this only touches on the variety of exciting activities throughout the course of today! Take a look https://www.coolscience.org/cool-science-festival-schedule.html.

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