Get your scoop on—COSI After Dark is serving up science with a cherry on top! Join us for COSI After Dark: The Science of Ice Cream, where Columbus’s coolest ice cream makers are dishing out their sweetest creations. Whether you're a cone connoisseur or just in it for the sprinkles, there's a flavor with your name on it. Not an ice cream fan? First of all—who hurt you? Second of all—don’t worry. From rolling around in a giant hamster ball to mingling with goats in our Big Science Park petting zoo, the night has something for everyone. Grab your friends, grab a drink, and treat yourself to a night of tasty experiments & summer fun at COSI After Dark: The Science of Ice Cream!

Don't forget to purchase your add-on ticket to see Unofficial Galaxies. This incredible collection brings together iconic characters, stunning designs, and behind-the-scenes insights from one of the most beloved sci-fi franchises of all time. Tickets are an additional $15/person.

COSI After Dark: The Science of Ice Cream is on August 14, 7pm - 10pm, doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets are $20/person in advance or $30/person at the door.

Get your scoop on—COSI After Dark is serving up science with a cherry on top! Join us for COSI After Dark: The Science of Ice Cream, where Columbus’s coolest ice cream makers are dishing out their sweetest creations. Whether you're a cone connoisseur or just in it for the sprinkles, there's a flavor with your name on it. Not an ice cream fan? First of all—who hurt you? Second of all—don’t worry. From rolling around in a giant hamster ball to mingling with goats in our Big Science Park petting zoo, the night has something for everyone. Grab your friends, grab a drink, and treat yourself to a night of tasty experiments & summer fun at COSI After Dark: The Science of Ice Cream!

Don't forget to purchase your add-on ticket to see Unofficial Galaxies. This incredible collection brings together iconic characters, stunning designs, and behind-the-scenes insights from one of the most beloved sci-fi franchises of all time. Tickets are an additional $15/person.


COSI After Dark: The Science of Ice Cream is on August 14, 7pm - 10pm, doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets are $20/person in advance or $30/person at the door.

The After Dark Rack

1/2 Rack pork Baby Back Ribs with Chipotle BBQ and a side


Buffalo Blizzard Wings

7 Fried Chicken Wings with our zesty spicy House sauce, Buffalo or BBQ. Served with Celery Sticks and Blue Cheese


The Maple Shroomwich

Hot maple Fried Mushroom Sandwich with cilantro slaw on a toasted brioche bun. Served with Chips



Fresh Scoop Salad

Summer cucumber, tomato, avocado and feta cheese with balsamic vinaigrette on cripsy romaine


Roast Beef Sundae

Juicy roast beef, mashed poatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, green onion, bacon bits and cherry tomatoes


COSI Cobbler

Peach Cobbler with vanilla ice cream



SPECIALTY DRINKS

Strawberry Smooth Jamz

Strawberry Four Peel Gin, Mozart Coconut Chocolate Liqueur, Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice, Garnish.


Ice Cream Shop Espresso Martini

Watershed Vodka, Mozart Chocolate Cream Liqueur, Cold Brew, Vanilla Syrup, Garnished with sprinkles.


BEERS

Miller lite

Mich ultra

Budlight


SPECIALTY BEER

7th Son Assistant Manager & Humulus

Brew Dog Cold Beer

Brew Dog Elvis Juice

White Claws Assorted

CBC IPA

Modelo

Land Grant Lemon Glow & House Beer


LIQUORS

Vodka

Rum (white & spiced)

Tequila

Gin

Whiskey

Scotch


WINE

Pinot noir

Cabernet

Chardonnay

Moscato


JELLO-SHOTS


SODA & WATER

Furry Scoops Petting Zoo


Face Painting


Brain Freeze Ball- Giant Hamster Ball


One Scoop Too Many- with Drive Sober


Konfetti Carts Ice Cream


The Henna Parlor- Henna Tattoos


Art a la Mode- Craft your own Fan


Churn & Burn- Candle Making


Booze Caboose- Trolley Pub Rides


Slime Sundae

Guests will make an edible oobleck using cornstarch and jello.


Gum Drop Challenge

Guests will test their olfactory senses and try to guess the flavor of a gumdrop


The coldest thing you know

Educators will perform a liquid Nitrogen demonstration as guests learn about an extrememly cold substance


High Wire Unicycle



Coming soon!

Thank you to our event partners!

DJ Mark from D&M
Excesss Karaoke




*Each attendee must be at least 21 years of age to enter COSI After Dark. A current photo ID with date of birth, will be required upon entry. No admittance will be permitted without a valid ID.

**Food items and drink items are NOT included with the purchase of admission. Partner activities ARE included with ticket purchase. Some vendors may have products available at an additional purchase.

***Please note that the Motion Simulator is closed temporarily.

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