COSI Season of Celebrations
Visitors can wander through the Forest of Community Trees to view dozens of trees decorated by local schools and organizations, and greet a life-sized yeti in the Traveling Exhibitions Gallery. In the classic Progress exhibit, costumed actors bring streets from 1898 and 1962 to life with festive interactions. Guests can also enjoy themed science demonstrations, hands-on activities, expanded photo displays, and seasonal food and drinks at the Winter Chill Speakeasy.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Hours
Actors bring the streets to life 12:00–3:00 pm, Wednesday–Sunday.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Columbus
Food & Drink
The Winter Chill Speakeasy near the Community Forest features seasonal food and themed drinks.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Visit Progress between noon and 3 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday to catch Columbus Children’s Theatre actors’ festive interactions.
- Head to Level 2’s Traveling Exhibitions Gallery for the relocated Forest of Community Trees and the life-sized yeti.
- Allow time to browse the community-decorated trees, with dozens of displays from local schools, nonprofits, and organizations.
- Look for expanded photo opportunities at the main entrance and throughout public spaces to capture the seasonal décor.
- Check local traffic alerts before traveling, as COSI flags nearby races and minor construction that may affect your route.
Special Events & Promotions
- Actors bring the Progress exhibit to life with festive interactions Wednesday–Sunday.
- This year, the Forest of Community Trees moves to the Traveling Exhibitions Gallery on Level 2.
- New themed zones are introduced this year, including a life-sized yeti and a Winter Chill Speakeasy.
- Expanded photo opportunities and enhanced décor are new this year.
- COSI members receive free admission for a year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Season of Celebrations suited to?
The experience is designed for guests of all ages, with festive displays, hands-on activities and science programming.
What can visitors explore at the event?
See community-decorated trees, meet a life-sized yeti, explore the holiday zones and photo displays, and take part in themed science demonstrations and hands-on activities.
Is food and drink available?
The Winter Chill Speakeasy near the Community Forest offers seasonal food and themed drinks.
Where can visitors find the Forest of Community Trees this season?
It has moved to the Traveling Exhibitions Gallery on Level 2.
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