Saturday Science: Your Brain in Bloom

Schedule

Sat Feb 28 2026 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Columbia's Jerome L. Greene Science Center | New York, NY

Advertisement
Join us to explore how our brains grow, adapt, and bloom on February 28th from 1–4 PM at Columbia’s Jerome L. Greene Science Center!
About this Event

Join us to explore how your brain grows, adapts, and blooms! From forming new connections to learning and creating, our brains are constantly changing and thriving.


Through hands-on activities and interactive demonstrations, discover the amazing ways your brain develops, strengthens, and blossoms throughout life. Families and community groups are invited to celebrate the power and beauty of the brain.


This month’s theme, Your Brain in Bloom, highlights the incredible growth and adaptability of our minds. Don’t miss this exciting event.


Saturday Science is generously supported by funds from the NSF AI Institute for Artificial and Natural Intelligence (ARNI).

This event is free and open to the public. Register now to guarantee entrance.

Spanish translators available upon request. Please let us know your preferred language in the registration form. Hay traductores de español disponibles. Indica su idioma preferido en el formulario de inscripción.

We recommend that all visitors (except children 5 years of age and under), including those who enter any campus facility for any period of time, should be vaccinated.

Tickets are limited, so please only register if you plan on attending! If you register but cannot attend, we ask that you release your tickets in a timely fashion so another young scientist has the opportunity to join us.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Content is geared toward elementary and middle school students, but learners of all ages are welcome. Guests can arrive at any time between 1 and 4 pm.

Photography: On occasion, we photograph or video Saturday Science for promotional and archival purposes. When registering for the event at Jerome L. Greene Science Center, you give Columbia University in the City of New York the right to use your image and your child's image for said purposes. We will never use your names, age, or other identifying factors.

Questions? Email us at [email protected]

Saturday Science complements other public programs produced by Columbia University’s Zuckerman Institute. For more information on all of our programs, click here.

Saturday Science is brought to you by the Zuckerman Institute, BioBus, and Columbia University Neuroscience Outreach.



Event Photos
Event Photos
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Columbia's Jerome L. Greene Science Center, 605 West 129th Street, New York, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

USD 0.00

Icon
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute

Host or Publisher Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute

Ask AI if this event suits you:

Discover More Events in New York

Discover SNFL! Tour the Building with Library Staff
Sat, 28 Feb at 11:30 am Discover SNFL! Tour the Building with Library Staff

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library

ART ENTERTAINMENT
ECOLOGICAL CITY - Art & Climate Solutions Workshop (PUPPET)
Sat, 28 Feb at 12:00 pm ECOLOGICAL CITY - Art & Climate Solutions Workshop (PUPPET)

Earth Celebrations - Sixth Street Community Center

ART WORKSHOPS
Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Rangers Tickets
Sat, 28 Feb Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Rangers Tickets

Madison Square Garden

John Scofield, Donny McCaslin in City of New York
Sat, 28 Feb at 01:30 pm John Scofield, Donny McCaslin in City of New York

Blue Note Jazz Club

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Adelphi Orchestra Presents Grace & Elegance
Sat, 28 Feb at 02:00 pm Adelphi Orchestra Presents Grace & Elegance

Broadway Presbyterian Church

CONCERTS MUSIC
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Sat, 28 Feb at 02:00 pm Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Lyric Theatre - NY

Magic Show for All Ages - Broadway Magic Hour (Times Square)
Sat, 28 Feb at 02:00 pm Magic Show for All Ages - Broadway Magic Hour (Times Square)

Broadway Comedy Club

MAGIC-SHOW ENTERTAINMENT
NYC - Intro to Generational Wealth thru Real Estate Investing
Thu, 16 Jan at 06:45 pm NYC - Intro to Generational Wealth thru Real Estate Investing

NYC - Link will be sent just prior to the event start

MEETUPS VIRTUAL
NYC Modern Calligraphy Class for Beginners
Fri, 22 Oct at 04:00 pm NYC Modern Calligraphy Class for Beginners

Park Terrace Hotel

ART WORKSHOPS
In-Person Class: Pad Thai (NYC)
Sun, 20 Feb at 04:30 pm In-Person Class: Pad Thai (NYC)

Hyatt House Chelsea

WORKSHOPS COOKING
MINDSHOP\u2122\ufe0f| AI FOR ALL
Sat, 16 Apr at 06:00 pm MINDSHOP™️| AI FOR ALL

Your Laptop

ART ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE
MINDSHOP | Data Anlaysis for Management
Wed, 18 May at 07:00 pm MINDSHOP | Data Anlaysis for Management

Your Laptop

WORKSHOPS STORYTELLING
Certified DeFi Associate | New York City
Fri, 20 May at 10:00 am Certified DeFi Associate | New York City

New York

WORKSHOPS NONPROFIT
Certified Blockchain Associate | New York City
Fri, 27 May at 10:00 am Certified Blockchain Associate | New York City

New York

WORKSHOPS BUSINESS
In-Person Class: Fresh Mozzarella and Burrata (NYC)
Sun, 17 Jul at 03:00 pm In-Person Class: Fresh Mozzarella and Burrata (NYC)

EVEN Hotel New York Midtown East

WORKSHOPS PARTIES
i3 Lecture Series
Tue, 13 Sep at 07:00 pm i3 Lecture Series

136 W 21st St

ART PHOTOGRAPHY
CKA Bootcamp in NYC
Mon, 19 Sep at 09:00 am CKA Bootcamp in NYC

Embassy Suites by Hilton New York Manhattan Times Square [Venue may change]

WORKSHOPS
In-Person Class: Thai Drunken Noodles & Tom Yum Soup (NYC)
Wed, 21 Dec at 06:30 pm In-Person Class: Thai Drunken Noodles & Tom Yum Soup (NYC)

Four Points by Sheraton Midtown - Times Square

WORKSHOPS FOOD-DRINKS
Tango BioKinetics Technique
Tue, 10 Jan at 06:30 pm Tango BioKinetics Technique

500 8th Ave

WORKSHOPS HEALTH-WELLNESS

What's Happening Next in New York?

Discover New York Events