While we make every effort to ensure events are up-to-date, some may have been postponed or canceled. We recommend checking with the venue or organization before attending any of the following events.
July 2025
Free Admission Day at Great Lakes Science Center
Don’t miss the chance to take advantage of free general admission for all youth ages 2-12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 19 at the Great Lakes Science Center, featuring live science shows, hundreds of hands-on exhibits and more! Find out more »
August 2025
Air Show Family Picnic
Watch from the Science Center's terrace overlooking North Coast Harbor while enjoying family games and activities. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Find out more »
Air Show Family Picnic
Watch from the Science Center's terrace overlooking North Coast Harbor while enjoying family games and activities. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Find out more »
September 2025
Air Show Family Picnic
Watch from the Science Center's terrace overlooking North Coast Harbor while enjoying family games and activities. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Find out more »
NASA Discovery Days at the Great Lakes Science Center
In celebration of Ohio Space Week, NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland is bringing an immersive experience to Great Lakes Science Center, home of the NASA Glenn Visitor Center, on Sept. 12 and 13. This event is free and open to the public from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. both days. Find out more »
February 2026
Design & Build Challenge 2026
Join Great Lakes Science Center for the fifteenth annual Design & Build engineering competition! On the day of the competition, sponsor and high school teams of up to eight people are given a design challenge and materials. Teams race to design, build, and test a successful solution in just three hours. Which team will take home the win in 2026? Sponsors are provided with an opportunity to engineer victory, engage the community, generate excitement about STEM careers, and support the… Find out more »
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