Wisconsin Science Festival

A statewide celebration with events for all ages.

Thank you to our sponsors, partners, volunteers & presenters for helping making our 12th festival a success!

In 2022, thousands of people celebrated science at hundreds of events throughout Wisconsin during the weeklong Wisconsin Science Festival, with activities including hands-on science experiments, live Q&A sessions and interviews with scientists, demonstrations, performances, nature explorations, Science in a Bag kits and more.

Save the date to join us again next year, October 16-22, 2023.

Hear from our supporters

Discover science stories

Look back at some of our favorite moments from #WiSciFest 2022.

Meet Flat Beesly

Flat Beesly is buzzing around Wisconsin. See what she’s explored!

Science Near Me

Discover other science events happening in your area.

Download a Coloring Page

Can you color our map of Wisconsin science or our mascot Beesly?

Wisconsin Science Festival Events

During several 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.

Meet Beesly, Wisconsin Science Festival's mascot

Featured Event Gallery

Get a glimpse of the Wisconsin Science Festival from these pictures of previous years.

COVID-19 updates

What can you expect?

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

Don’t Miss Out!

Follow the hashtag #WiSciFest to see Wisconsin Science Festival updates.

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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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