WestFest Science and Sustainability Festival at The Ohio State University

Schedule

Sat Oct 25 2025 at 11:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

1070 Carmack Rd | Columbus, OH

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WestFest is a family-friendly, interactive event that is meant to engage multi-generational audiences in hands-on science activities.
About this Event

Ohio State’s WestFest Returns October 25 with Free Family-Friendly STEM Fun

On Saturday, October 25, The Ohio State University will host its annual West Campus Science and Sustainability Festival (WestFest), welcoming families, educators, and curious minds of all ages to explore science in action. The free public event features over 50 activity stations showcasing science and sustainability from across the university and Central Ohio. No matter what sort of science you're interested in — from rocket launches to river bugs — WestFest has it.

Held on Ohio State’s West Campus, WestFest offers hands-on activities, live demonstrations, and real conversations with researchers working at the frontiers of science, technology, engineering, and the environment.

“WestFest is all about opening our doors to the community,”…“It’s a chance to get your hands dirty with real science, meet OSU students and researchers, and celebrate curiosity.”

Highlights include:

  • Interactive exhibits from OSU departments, student groups, and community organizations
  • Activities for kids and adults — including astronomy, biology, engineering, and more
  • Free admission and parking
  • Food Trucks will be available
  • There will be free busing from Franklinton, Linden, and the Near Eastside (https://go.osu.edu/wf25bus)

Event Details:

West Campus,The Ohio State University

Saturday, October 25, 2025

11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Learn more at: https://u.osu.edu/stemimpact/westfest/

About WestFest:

WestFest is hosted by the STEM Impact Collaborative and coordinated with dozens of Ohio State faculty, students, and community partners. It reflects OSU’s land-grant mission to engage the public in meaningful, educational experiences.


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1070 Carmack Rd, 1070 Carmack Road, Columbus, United States

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