YOUNGSTOWN – OH WOW! Children’s Center’s annual Silly Science Sunday event, sponsored by David and Caroline Jones, will look different this year as it moves to Wean Park and the Huntington Community Alley downtown Youngstown on Sunday, September 15.
Silly Science Sunday is a Free Festival in Youngstown Ohio
The free event featuring STEAM activities from a variety of exhibitors is in its 14th year downtown Youngstown. Hosted by OH WOW! it continues to provide families and learners of all ages the chance to discover, explore, and engage with exciting STEAM education and workforce opportunities in the Valley.
Though the event is typically hosted outside the museum doors on Central Square, continued closures due to improvement projects led organizers to opt for relocation. Due to the new location, OH WOW! will be closed during the event.
“We want people to experience OH WOW! of course but felt that moving Silly Science Sunday to a venue more easily accessible to our exhibitors and guests would make for a better experience overall,” said Katie Seminara-DeToro, executive director. “Plus, the temporary location allows for new and exciting activities. We look forward to bringing Silly Science back to Central Square in 2025 and will provide admission passes to attendees for a future visit to the museum.”
Perfect thing to do for kids in Youngstown
This year’s event will feature many of OH WOW!’s longtime partners including Youngstown State University College of STEM, area robotics teams, The Butler Institute of American Art, SMARTS, The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, and many more. Attendees can anticipate the opportunity to design and fly giant paper airplanes, play in bubbles, ride on robotic recliners, witness chemical reactions, and all the exciting activities provided by the exhibitors.
Free STEAM Festival
“Silly Science Sunday is a day meant for all ages to visit downtown and get excited about STEAM education in the Mahoning Valley,” said Colleen Ruby, Director of Operations. “We encourage exploration and experimentation at the museum every day, and Silly Science is an expansion of our mission. We appreciate the assistance of JAC Management Group accommodating our move.”
Additional exhibitors include YWCA Mahoning Valley, First Robotics, MCCTC, Valley STEM Academy, BRITE Energy Innovators, Home Depot- Austintown, Sharon Robotics, City Machine Technologies, Akron Children’s Hospital, America Makes, Roth ID Tag, and many more. In addition to exhibitors, food vendors include Sweet Sips, One Hot Cookie, Armida’s Cucina, and R&J Smokers.
For more information visit OH WOW!’s webpage: https://ohwowkids.org/pages/silly-science-sunday.
If you go
What: OH WOW!’s Silly Science Sunday
When: Sunday, September 15, 2024
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Wean Park & Huntington Community Alley, Downtown Youngstown
Parking: Covelli Center, 229 East Front St. Youngstown, Ohio 44503