Wisconsin Science Festival

A four-day statewide celebration with events for all ages.

Celebrate curiosity at our 10th #WiSciFest!
October 15-18, 2020

The four-day Wisconsin Science Festival features events throughout Wisconsin for people of all ages. Activities include hands-on science experiments, live Q&A sessions and interviews with scientists, demonstrations, performances, behind-the-scenes tours and more. Most venues are offering online or at-home events. Teachers and school districts are encouraged to preregister to participate in our virtual field trip live sessions with scientists covering a wide variety of topics.

Don’t miss your chance to take a virtual tour of an historic site in Superior, create an apple volcano, learn about the 100+ types of soil in Waukesha County, talk with a naturalist about moths and more!

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Wisconsin Science Festival Events

During four days each fall, hundreds of venues around Wisconsin participate in the Wisconsin Science Festival, a statewide celebration that connects people with science, technology, engineering, art and math. This year, most venues are offering online or at-home events.

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What can you expect?

Dynamic activities for all ages celebrating the exciting science happening across Wisconsin.

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By participating in events held, sponsored, or promoted by Wisconsin Science Festival, you agree to assume all risk related to COVID-19 and release from liability the Wisconsin Science Festival and its affiliated partners and sponsors, as more fully set forth at WiSciFest.org/termsandconditions. Learn about the year-round community programs at the Discovery Building.

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