Wisconsin Science Festival
A statewide celebration with events for all ages.
Celebrate curiosity at #WiSciFest! October 14-20, 2024
The weeklong Wisconsin Science Festival features events through Wisconsin for people of all ages and interests. Activities include hands-on science experiments, live Q&A sessions and interviews with scientists, demonstrations, performances, behind-the-scenes tours, and more. Explore nature at our BioBlitz, take in a book talk with an award-winning author, get nerdy at a pub talk, and cultivate your curiosity about this year’s festival feature, agriculture. Don’t forget to snap a selfie with Beesly – our buzzy mascot! Be sure to tag @WiSciFest when you attend or host an event!
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How to enjoy #WiSciFest
There are many ways to participate in the Wisconsin Science Festival! Keep scrolling for a few different ways to connect with our hundreds of statewide events!Check out the 2024 Wisconsin Science Festival event map to find science near you!
Browse some of our featured #WiSciFest events
Our featured events are always changing so keep stopping by to see what else is in store.
Big Ideas for Busy People: Fields of Wonder
Oct 15th, 7pm – 9pm
Farm Wisconsin Science Festival
Oct 19, 9am – 1pm
Science on the Square: Madison Night Market Fusion
Oct 17, 5pm – 9pm
Farm/Art DTour
Oct 5-14, All Day
Discovery Building Community Expo
Oct 19, 10am – 1pm
Agriculture 100 Yrs Strong
Oct 14, 4:30pm – 6pm
Crossroads of Ideas: Wisconsin’s Role in Shaping the Future of Agriculture
Oct 14, 7pm – 8pm
The Penguin Trail: Maywood Environmental Park Nature Hike
10am Oct 15 – 1pm Oct 18
WI Book Festival Author Event: Spooky Lakes (Geo Rutherford)
Oct 19, 10:30am – 11:30am
Science to Street Art Mural Celebration
Oct 20, 3pm – 5pm
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