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SUMMARY:I Heart Eau Claire Trees
DESCRIPTION:For the Wisconsin Science Fest\, Galaudet Gallery (GG) is looking at their current exhibit “I Heart Eau Claire Trees” through a science lens. GG is looking at trees as flora from Cave Paintings to Van Gogh and as matrices for organizing information from Plato to the current computer giant Apple (as in tree). For fun and to further our understanding of trees\, GG takes different paths to reach the same idea—“We love trees!”
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/i-heart-eau-claire-trees/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:Galaudet Gallery\, 618 S Farwell St\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54701-3828\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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SUMMARY:How LONG will that Little Top Spin??
DESCRIPTION:–Families & adults! Just how long will this LITTLE top spin? Make your estimate and then watch the spinning and the clock! The stop watch timer knows for sure! You will be amazed at this free event!\n—THEN a demonstration from the Spinning Top Museum’s collection of Daryl Pritchard’s Tops. Demonstration by Judith D. Schulz\, top collector and museum curator.\n—PLUS HANDS-ON: spin 5 other\, fun\, spinning tops with a twist! Use rotation\, gravity\, friction\, momentum: all science in action: turning with fun! \nFree-Mini-event is held in the entrance of the museum\, in the museum’s toy/gift shop.\n>>> Please give us a call to register (ahead or that day)\, as space is limited 262 763-3946
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/how-long-will-that-little-top-spin/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:Spinning Top and Yo-Yo Museum\, 533 Milwaukee Ave\,\, Burlington\, WI\, 53105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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SUMMARY:Science Night at Copper Crow Distillery
DESCRIPTION:Help us celebrate the Wisconsin Science Festival at the Copper Crow Distillery! \nLet’s up your outdoor cooking game. Come learn from pit-master Steve Kreyer of Bayfield BBQ Company how time and temperature influence outdoor cooking. And\, discover the hands-on traditions of fiber arts as you learn the basics of weaving on a loom and spinning wool with a drop spindle. Watch and learn from Kelsey Lundberg how to transform simple fibers into beautiful\, useful textiles.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/science-night-at-copper-crow-distillery/
LOCATION:Copper Crow Distillery\, 37395 State Hwy 13\, Bayfield\, WI\, 54814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Food and Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T193000
DTSTAMP:20260928T220442Z
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SUMMARY:Madison Children's Museum Sustainability Festival!
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Madison Children’s Museum October 22nd-24th to explore special activities as part of the Sustainability Festival! \nCheck out the schedule special events below: \n\nThursday\, October 23rd\n\n5pm-7:30pm – Bike-Powered Spin Art with MG&E (2nd Floor)\n5pm-7:30pm – Sustainability Scavenger Hunt with Sustain Dane (1st Floor)\n5pm-7:30pm – Planting Wheatgrass (Rooftop)\n\n\nFriday\, October 22nd\n\n10am-11:30am – Imagination Station (Wonderground)\n11am-12pm – STEAM Time (Rooftop)\n1pm-3pm – Clay it Forward (Art Studio)\n\n\nSaturday\, October 24th\n\n10am-12pm – VR & Air Quality with Love My Air (Rooftop)\n10am-12pm – Air Quality Education with WI DNR (2nd Floor)\n10am-12pm – Healthy Climate of Wisconsin (2nd Floor)\n10am-12pm – UW Virus Sensor Lab (1st Floor)\n\n\n\nActivities are included with the price of admission. Check out admission rates for the Madison Children’s Museum here.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/madison-childrens-museum-sustainability-festival/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N Hamilton St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Chemistry and Physics,Nature and Environment,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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SUMMARY:The Magic of Glass: Bubbles and Flames
DESCRIPTION:October 2026 marks the 100th year anniversary of world-renowned magician Harry Houdini’s death. Join the Museum in this month-long celebration of his legacy by learning about the “magic” (A.K.A science) of glass! \nClass participants will observe a flameworking demonstration from local artist\, Beth Wenger-Johnstone\, and get the opportunity to create their own custom 4-inch circular suncatcher using bubble paint! \nRiley Seib\, Instructor & Beth Wenger-Johnstone\, Demonstrator \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/the-magic-of-glass-bubbles-and-flames/
LOCATION:Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass\, 165 N Park Ave\, Neenah\, WI\, 54956\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass":MAILTO:kositzke@bmmglass.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T210000
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SUMMARY:The WhySci Variety Show
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to rock your curiosity at the WhySci Variety Show—a high-energy mashup of science talks\, artful performances\, and live music! \nHosted by the always-entertaining Ben Rush! Opening remarks featuring Wisconsin Public Radio’s Lee Rayburn \nSee full line up of talks and performers here. \nDoors and bar open at 6:30pm – show starts at 7pm. \nRegister for your free tickets here! \nProduced in partnership with the UW-Madison Division of the Arts. \nCurious to know more? Check out this blog all about the 2025 WhySci Variety Show or watch our 2025 recap! \n 
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/the-why-sci-variety-show/
LOCATION:Majestic Theatre\, 115 King St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Chemistry and Physics,Nature and Environment,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Science Festival":MAILTO:info@wiscifest.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T160000
DTSTAMP:20260923T205801Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center - Free Youth Admission Deal
DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family to Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center and enjoy a free youth admission pass! \nOn Thursdays–Saturdays\, experience interactive exhibits\, take a virtual tour of a local dairy farm\, and check out our birthing barn for the chance to witness a live calf birth. Take the fun outdoors to explore our patriotic corn maze filled with twists and turns—also included with your general admission ticket. Refuel at our Wisconsin Cafe\, located inside Farm Wisconsin\, featuring farm-to-table breakfast\, lunch\, soup options\, and ice cream! \nDiscovery Center Hours: 9 AM–4 PM\nWisconsin Cafe Hours: 8 AM–2:30 PM \nAn unforgettable experience for all ages! Click the link\, fill out the form\, and your free youth admission is set!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/farm-wisconsin-discovery-center-free-youth-admission-deal/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center\, 7001 Gass Lake Rd\, Manitowoc\, WI\, 54220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Chemistry and Physics,Nature and Environment,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T160000
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SUMMARY:The John D. Wiley Gallery for Art in Science - Self-Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the newly opened John D. Wiley Gallery for Art in Science\, housed in the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery building. This self-guided opportunity let’s you explore a carefully curated selection of pieces that highlight the intrinsic relationship between the arts and the sciences. \nThis event is part of a series\, check out the full listing here: https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/series/the-john-d-wiley-gallery-for-art-in-science-self-guided-tour/ 
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/the-john-d-wiley-gallery-for-art-in-science-self-guided-tour/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:The John D. Wiley Gallery for Art in Science\, 330 N Orchard St\, Madison\, 53715
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Bacteria and Viruses,Nature and Environment,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T160000
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SUMMARY:The Science of Human Thriving: Celebrating 100 Years of the Child Development Lab
DESCRIPTION:The Science of Human Thriving: Celebrating 100 Years of the Child Development Lab exhibits the innovative\, research-based work of University of Wisconsin–Madison teachers\, faculty\, scholars\, and students in the science of early relational health. Rooted in this history\, visitors are encouraged to consider how design shapes the spaces where children play\, learn\, and explore. Interactive displays and replicated study scenarios invite visitors into the world of the Child Development Lab throughout its first 100 years\, with a focus on the research that takes place at every level in support of the social\, emotional\, and educational development of UW’s youngest students. \nThis exhibition is curated by Dr. Sarah Anne Carter\, Chipstone Foundation Design and Material Culture Chair\, Associate Professor of Design Studies\, and Executive Director of the Nancy M. Bruce Center for Design and Material Culture\, in collaboration with Saffron Gonzalez\, the Child Development Lab Centennial Project Coordinator\, and many generous colleagues in the Child Development Lab and Human Development and Family Studies Department. The Science of Human Thriving and its related programs are made possible with support from the Anonymous Fund\, many generous donors and partners who share the vision of the Nancy M. Bruce Center for Design and Material Culture\, and the School of Human Ecology. The center creates meaningful opportunities for students\, faculty\, and the broader community to engage with textiles\, design\, and material culture. \nIn 2026\, University of Wisconsin–Madison’s School of Human Ecology is marking 100 years of its Child Development Lab\, among the first university-based preschool laboratories of its kind in the U.S.\, and celebrating its leading role in the field of early relational health. Learn more on the Child Development Lab website. \nThis exhibition will run from September 30th\, 2026 through February 28th\, 2027 and the gallery is open during the following hours for self-guided tours: \n\nWednesdays: 10am – 4pm\nThursdays: 10am – 7pm\nFridays: 10am – 4pm\nSaturday\, Sunday: 12pm – 4pm\nClosed Monday\, Tuesday\n\n*Please note – special hours to check out the gallery on Saturday\, October 17th from 1pm-4pm as part of the WiSciFest campus open house event!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/the-science-of-human-thriving-celebrating-100-years-of-the-child-development-lab/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Ruth Davis Design Gallery\, 1210 Nancy Nicholas Hall\, 1300 Linden Dr\, Madison\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Sports, Health, and Medicine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T220000
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SUMMARY:Tiny Bee.  Big Deal. - Searching Treinen Farm for the Rusty Patched Bumblebee
DESCRIPTION:There’s a tiny endangered neighbor living in Wisconsin—and you might walk right past one without ever knowing it. \nMeet the rusty patched bumble bee\, one of Wisconsin’s native bumble bees and the first bumble bee species in the United States to receive federal protection under the Endangered Species Act. \nThen head outside and explore the kind of world a bumble bee needs. \nAt Treinen Farm in Lodi\, Wisconsin\, our 2026 corn maze theme\, The Birds and the Bees\, takes guests into the wonderfully strange science of pollination\, reproduction\, biodiversity\, birds\, bees\, and the many ways living things depend on one another. \nBeyond the corn maze\, explore our restored prairie and oak savanna and look more closely at the flowers\, insects\, birds\, and habitats around you. Why do native flowers matter? Where do bumble bees spend the winter? What does a bee need besides flowers? And just what is that “rusty patch\,” anyway? \nCome get lost in the maze—and leave looking at the little things around you differently. \nWho: All ages are welcome. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.\nAdmission: Regular Treinen Farm admission applies. Children ages 2 and under are free.\nTickets: https://www.treinenfarm.com\nLocation: Treinen Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch\, Lodi\, Wisconsin\nParking: Free parking is available at the farm. \nThis is an outdoor event on a working farm. Dress for the weather and wear shoes ready for grass\, dirt\, gravel\, and possibly mud. \nSpecial event on October 24th – checkout the Einstein Project Mobile Design Lab and build your own bee from 3D-printed and laser-cut materials!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/tiny-bee-big-deal-searching-treinen-farm-for-the-rusty-patched-bumblebee/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Treinen Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch\, W12420 WI-60 Trunk\, Lodi\, WI\, 53555\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Nature and Environment,Pre-/Post-Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T150000
DTSTAMP:20260928T220442Z
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SUMMARY:Madison Children's Museum Sustainability Festival!
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Madison Children’s Museum October 22nd-24th to explore special activities as part of the Sustainability Festival! \nCheck out the schedule special events below: \n\nThursday\, October 23rd\n\n5pm-7:30pm – Bike-Powered Spin Art with MG&E (2nd Floor)\n5pm-7:30pm – Sustainability Scavenger Hunt with Sustain Dane (1st Floor)\n5pm-7:30pm – Planting Wheatgrass (Rooftop)\n\n\nFriday\, October 22nd\n\n10am-11:30am – Imagination Station (Wonderground)\n11am-12pm – STEAM Time (Rooftop)\n1pm-3pm – Clay it Forward (Art Studio)\n\n\nSaturday\, October 24th\n\n10am-12pm – VR & Air Quality with Love My Air (Rooftop)\n10am-12pm – Air Quality Education with WI DNR (2nd Floor)\n10am-12pm – Healthy Climate of Wisconsin (2nd Floor)\n10am-12pm – UW Virus Sensor Lab (1st Floor)\n\n\n\nActivities are included with the price of admission. Check out admission rates for the Madison Children’s Museum here.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/madison-childrens-museum-sustainability-festival/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N Hamilton St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Chemistry and Physics,Nature and Environment,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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SUMMARY:I Heart Eau Claire Trees
DESCRIPTION:For the Wisconsin Science Fest\, Galaudet Gallery (GG) is looking at their current exhibit “I Heart Eau Claire Trees” through a science lens. GG is looking at trees as flora from Cave Paintings to Van Gogh and as matrices for organizing information from Plato to the current computer giant Apple (as in tree). For fun and to further our understanding of trees\, GG takes different paths to reach the same idea—“We love trees!”
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/i-heart-eau-claire-trees/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Galaudet Gallery\, 618 S Farwell St\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54701-3828\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T140000
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SUMMARY:Beginners YO-YO Class- ages 8-108!  With Yo-Yo to Keep!
DESCRIPTION:Each person gets a High-Quality Ball Bearing yo-yo to use & keep\, plus learns up to 10 classic yo-yo tricks!\nTricks include rock-the-baby\, walk-the dog\, string tricks\, and 7 others. \nLearn from an expert who taught movie stars & thousands more how to yo-yo\, and has appeared on TV and in books\, including “Weird Wisconsin\,” and “Duncan the Yo-Yo King.” \nIf you miss this class\, call about scheduling another time. The non-profit\, educational museum’s toy shop is open after the class as well. \nClass Participants must be at least 8 years old. Advance registration required – Call 262 763-3946! \nCheck out more events at the Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum and the Logic Puzzle Museum!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/beginners-yo-yo-class-ages-8-108-with-yo-yo-to-keep/2026-10-23/2/
LOCATION:Spinning Top and Yo-Yo Museum\, 533 Milwaukee Ave\,\, Burlington\, WI\, 53105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T163000
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SUMMARY:Close-up View: Spinning Toy from American’s Centennial Celebration of 1876!
DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL VIEWING from the Spinning Top Museum’s private collection: a 150-year-old\, very RARE ANTIQUE TOY of1876 that was a souvenir forAmerican’s Centennial Celebration (100 Years as a nation!) \nThen try similar action tops for yourself\, and meet the top collector\, too. (Event held in the museum’s little toy shop.) \nAnother 5 tops are waiting for you to spin them when you visit. Call ahead for details. Best for ages 7-107.\n$2/person \nCheck out more events at the Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum and the Logic Puzzle Museum!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/close-up-view-spinning-toy-from-americans-centennial-celebration-of-1876/2026-10-23/1/
LOCATION:Spinning Top and Yo-Yo Museum\, 533 Milwaukee Ave\,\, Burlington\, WI\, 53105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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SUMMARY:Close-up View: Spinning Toy from American’s Centennial Celebration of 1876!
DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL VIEWING from the Spinning Top Museum’s private collection: a 150-year-old\, very RARE ANTIQUE TOY of1876 that was a souvenir forAmerican’s Centennial Celebration (100 Years as a nation!) \nThen try similar action tops for yourself\, and meet the top collector\, too. (Event held in the museum’s little toy shop.) \nAnother 5 tops are waiting for you to spin them when you visit. Call ahead for details. Best for ages 7-107.\n$2/person \nCheck out more events at the Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum and the Logic Puzzle Museum!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/close-up-view-spinning-toy-from-americans-centennial-celebration-of-1876/2026-10-23/2/
LOCATION:Spinning Top and Yo-Yo Museum\, 533 Milwaukee Ave\,\, Burlington\, WI\, 53105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T193000
DTSTAMP:20261009T191333Z
CREATED:20261007T015520Z
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SUMMARY:Beginners YO-YO Class- ages 8-108!  With Yo-Yo to Keep!
DESCRIPTION:Each person gets a High-Quality Ball Bearing yo-yo to use & keep\, plus learns up to 10 classic yo-yo tricks!\nTricks include rock-the-baby\, walk-the dog\, string tricks\, and 7 others. \nLearn from an expert who taught movie stars & thousands more how to yo-yo\, and has appeared on TV and in books\, including “Weird Wisconsin\,” and “Duncan the Yo-Yo King.” \nIf you miss this class\, call about scheduling another time. The non-profit\, educational museum’s toy shop is open after the class as well. \nClass Participants must be at least 8 years old. Advance registration required – Call 262 763-3946! \nCheck out more events at the Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum and the Logic Puzzle Museum!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/beginners-yo-yo-class-ages-8-108-with-yo-yo-to-keep/2026-10-23/5/
LOCATION:Spinning Top and Yo-Yo Museum\, 533 Milwaukee Ave\,\, Burlington\, WI\, 53105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T210000
DTSTAMP:20260918T190722Z
CREATED:20260818T145312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T190722Z
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SUMMARY:SoundWaves: Origins - The Birth of Everything
DESCRIPTION:Where do we come from? Where does anything come from? This new series of SoundWaves brings together leading academic researchers and live music to explore origins at every scale – from the birth of the universe to the first human communities. Each edition pairs scholars from distinct disciplines with a musical program to answer the oldest questions we know. \nThis first SoundWaves event of the year launches our year-long exploration of Origins. Part of the Wisconsin Science Festival and Klez Fest Midwest\, this event looks at The Beginning of Everything. How did the universe come to be\, and how have scientists thought about the universe’s origins in the past? Special musical guests The Klezmatics\, perhaps the most important and popular klezmer band of all time\, will then look at the origins of klezmer music\, followed by a performance that will wow you. \nThis event is free but registration is required to ensure adequate seating. Reserve your free tickets here! \nThis event will take place in Collins Recital Hall in the Hamel Music Center.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/soundwaves-origins-the-birth-of-everything/
LOCATION:Hamel Music Center\, 740 University Ave\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Astronomy,Chemistry and Physics
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Science Festival":MAILTO:info@wiscifest.org
GEO:43.0733767;-89.3979595
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T120000
DTSTAMP:20260928T134813Z
CREATED:20260928T134007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T134813Z
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SUMMARY:Pierce County Discovery Day
DESCRIPTION:Pierce County Discovery Day: Explore 4-H & Science! \nAre you ready to experiment\, build\, and explore? Pierce County Discovery Day is an open-house event designed to spark curiosity and connect local youth to the exciting worlds of STEM and 4-H. \nWhether you’ve been in 4-H for years\, just joined\, or are thinking about signing up for the first time\, there is something here for everyone. \nInteractive Science & STEM: Get hands-on with engaging experiments and discovery stations. \nExplore 4-H: Learn about local clubs\, project areas\, leadership opportunities\, and county events. \nConnect: Meet current members\, volunteer leaders\, and other families in the community. \nCome see firsthand how 4-H empowers youth through hands-on learning\, science\, and leadership. Everyone is welcome—bring your curiosity and a friend! \nSpread the word and invite a friend! Advance registration is required by October 18th. \n👉 Sign up today using our Registration Form \n💚Join Us for 4-H Project Discovery Day!💚\nMark your calendars for Saturday\, October 24\, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (check-in at 8:45 AM) at the Seyforth Building on the Pierce County Fairgrounds in Ellsworth. \nDiscovery Day is a fantastic opportunity for current members to dive into new project areas and for non-4-H families to discover what 4-H is all about! If you know a friend\, neighbor\, or classmate who has been curious about joining\, this is the perfect hands-on event to introduce them to our program. \nParticipants will attend 4 hands-on sessions during the morning. You’ll select your top 6 preferences when you fill out the registration form. \nFeatured Stations: \n\n\nHands-On Shooting Sports: Archery & Air Rifle \n\n\nPlant Cloning 101: Houseplant Propagation \n\n\nPrinciples of Electricity & Currents \n\n\nCrafting & Hands-On Art \n\n\nLego Robotics: Engineering & Applied Robotics \n\n\nRabbits & Cavies: Intro to Small Animals \n\n\nExploring DNA Using the Scientific Method \n\n\nCulinary Chemistry: Ice Cream \n\n\nCookie Decorating: Design & Culinary Art \n\n\nCost: $5 for 4-H Members | $10 for Non-4-H Members \n(Payment details and instructions are provided inside the registration form.) \nSpread the word and invite a friend! Advance registration is required by October 18th. \n👉 Sign up today using our Registration Form
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/pierce-county-discovery-day/
LOCATION:Pierce County Fairgrounds – Seyforth Building\, 364 N Maple St.\, Ellsworth\, WI\, 54011
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Chemistry and Physics,Nature and Environment,Sports, Health, and Medicine,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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ORGANIZER;CN="UW - Madison Extension Pierce County 4-H":MAILTO:April.daniels@wisc.edu
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260923T205801Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center - Free Youth Admission Deal
DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family to Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center and enjoy a free youth admission pass! \nOn Thursdays–Saturdays\, experience interactive exhibits\, take a virtual tour of a local dairy farm\, and check out our birthing barn for the chance to witness a live calf birth. Take the fun outdoors to explore our patriotic corn maze filled with twists and turns—also included with your general admission ticket. Refuel at our Wisconsin Cafe\, located inside Farm Wisconsin\, featuring farm-to-table breakfast\, lunch\, soup options\, and ice cream! \nDiscovery Center Hours: 9 AM–4 PM\nWisconsin Cafe Hours: 8 AM–2:30 PM \nAn unforgettable experience for all ages! Click the link\, fill out the form\, and your free youth admission is set!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/farm-wisconsin-discovery-center-free-youth-admission-deal/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center\, 7001 Gass Lake Rd\, Manitowoc\, WI\, 54220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Chemistry and Physics,Nature and Environment,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center":MAILTO:info@farmwisconsin.org
GEO:44.0146751;-87.7209347
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center 7001 Gass Lake Rd Manitowoc WI 54220 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=7001 Gass Lake Rd:geo:-87.7209347,44.0146751
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T120000
DTSTAMP:20260928T220442Z
CREATED:20260928T220442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T220442Z
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SUMMARY:Madison Children's Museum Sustainability Festival!
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Madison Children’s Museum October 22nd-24th to explore special activities as part of the Sustainability Festival! \nCheck out the schedule special events below: \n\nThursday\, October 23rd\n\n5pm-7:30pm – Bike-Powered Spin Art with MG&E (2nd Floor)\n5pm-7:30pm – Sustainability Scavenger Hunt with Sustain Dane (1st Floor)\n5pm-7:30pm – Planting Wheatgrass (Rooftop)\n\n\nFriday\, October 22nd\n\n10am-11:30am – Imagination Station (Wonderground)\n11am-12pm – STEAM Time (Rooftop)\n1pm-3pm – Clay it Forward (Art Studio)\n\n\nSaturday\, October 24th\n\n10am-12pm – VR & Air Quality with Love My Air (Rooftop)\n10am-12pm – Air Quality Education with WI DNR (2nd Floor)\n10am-12pm – Healthy Climate of Wisconsin (2nd Floor)\n10am-12pm – UW Virus Sensor Lab (1st Floor)\n\n\n\nActivities are included with the price of admission. Check out admission rates for the Madison Children’s Museum here.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/madison-childrens-museum-sustainability-festival/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N Hamilton St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Chemistry and Physics,Nature and Environment,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Madison Children%E2%80%99s Museum":MAILTO:kkarlen@madisonchildrensmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T140000
DTSTAMP:20260821T201528Z
CREATED:20260821T201528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T201528Z
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SUMMARY:The Science of Color
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to an exploration of color in nature! Drop in to discover how animals use color to communicate\, how plants use color for attracting pollinators\, and try your hand at creative color play. Adults are requested to stay with children throughout the interactive stations. Part of the Wisconsin Science Festival. Donations welcome. \nThis event is also available on October 20th! See details here.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/the-science-of-color-10-24/
LOCATION:Cable Natural History Museum\, 13470 Co Hwy M\, Cable\, WI\, 54821\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Nature and Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cable Natural History Museum":MAILTO:info@cablemuseum.org
GEO:46.20817;-91.2914776
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260706T145609Z
CREATED:20250807T135954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T145609Z
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SUMMARY:The John D. Wiley Gallery for Art in Science - Self-Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the newly opened John D. Wiley Gallery for Art in Science\, housed in the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery building. This self-guided opportunity let’s you explore a carefully curated selection of pieces that highlight the intrinsic relationship between the arts and the sciences. \nThis event is part of a series\, check out the full listing here: https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/series/the-john-d-wiley-gallery-for-art-in-science-self-guided-tour/ 
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/the-john-d-wiley-gallery-for-art-in-science-self-guided-tour/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:The John D. Wiley Gallery for Art in Science\, 330 N Orchard St\, Madison\, 53715
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Bacteria and Viruses,Nature and Environment,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260727T194547Z
CREATED:20260727T194547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T194547Z
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SUMMARY:Community Science Fair
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate curiosity at the Racine Public Library’s Community Science Fair as part of the 2026 Wisconsin Science Festival! This year’s statewide theme\, The Science of Us: A Celebration of the Brain and Body\, invites participants of all ages to explore the science behind ourselves through experiments\, engineering projects\, citizen science\, demonstrations\, and original research. \nWhether you’re a student completing your first science project\, a family exploring STEM together\, or an adult conducting community or independent research\, everyone is welcome to participate. Projects will be displayed throughout the day and judged in age-appropriate categories\, with an emphasis on creativity\, scientific thinking\, and real-world discovery. \nNot interested in competing? Stop by to browse the exhibits\, meet local scientists and innovators\, and celebrate the incredible scientific curiosity in our community. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. \nDate: Saturday\, October 24\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM\nLocation: Racine Public Library \nInterested in exhibiting? Register by September 15 to receive a participant information packet and complimentary tri-fold display board.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/community-science-fair/
LOCATION:Racine Public Library\, 75 7th Street\, Racine\, WI\, 53110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Bacteria and Viruses,Chemistry and Physics,Nature and Environment,Sports, Health, and Medicine,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Racine Public Library":MAILTO:emily.villars@racinelibrary.info
GEO:42.7246928;-87.7794034
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260914T151143Z
CREATED:20260826T195750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T151143Z
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin Science Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Science Museum provides interactive demonstrations and exhibits covering a wide range of scientific topics. We also have posters and electronic screen presentations about science. Stop by and explore hands-on science!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/wisconsin-science-museum/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Science Museum\, 2300 S Park St\, Madison\, WI\, 53713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Bacteria and Viruses,Chemistry and Physics,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260917T164804Z
CREATED:20260827T185359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T164804Z
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SUMMARY:Halloween at the Castle
DESCRIPTION:Join the History Museum at the Castle as they highlight the science behind the real plants and animals that are synonymous with Halloween! Touch real fossils and skeletons\, ‘dissect’ a pumpkin\, chat about bats with Mosquito Hill naturalists\, and make a special spooky craft to take home. Between 10:30-12:30\, visitors can also meet LIVE snakes\, scorpions\, and other ‘creepy crawly’ animals from Tatiana’s Tiny Zoo! Kids in costume get 50% off museum admission!  \nSponsored by Fox Communities Credit Union\, Festival Foods\, and Oriental Trading Company.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/halloween-at-the-castle/
LOCATION:History Museum at the Castle\, 330 E College Ave.\, APPLETON\, Wisconsin\, 54911\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Nature and Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="History Museum at the Castle":MAILTO:info@myhistorymuseum.org
GEO:44.2621785;-88.4014146
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T220000
DTSTAMP:20261019T133909Z
CREATED:20260902T180906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T133909Z
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SUMMARY:Tiny Bee.  Big Deal. - Searching Treinen Farm for the Rusty Patched Bumblebee
DESCRIPTION:There’s a tiny endangered neighbor living in Wisconsin—and you might walk right past one without ever knowing it. \nMeet the rusty patched bumble bee\, one of Wisconsin’s native bumble bees and the first bumble bee species in the United States to receive federal protection under the Endangered Species Act. \nThen head outside and explore the kind of world a bumble bee needs. \nAt Treinen Farm in Lodi\, Wisconsin\, our 2026 corn maze theme\, The Birds and the Bees\, takes guests into the wonderfully strange science of pollination\, reproduction\, biodiversity\, birds\, bees\, and the many ways living things depend on one another. \nBeyond the corn maze\, explore our restored prairie and oak savanna and look more closely at the flowers\, insects\, birds\, and habitats around you. Why do native flowers matter? Where do bumble bees spend the winter? What does a bee need besides flowers? And just what is that “rusty patch\,” anyway? \nCome get lost in the maze—and leave looking at the little things around you differently. \nWho: All ages are welcome. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.\nAdmission: Regular Treinen Farm admission applies. Children ages 2 and under are free.\nTickets: https://www.treinenfarm.com\nLocation: Treinen Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch\, Lodi\, Wisconsin\nParking: Free parking is available at the farm. \nThis is an outdoor event on a working farm. Dress for the weather and wear shoes ready for grass\, dirt\, gravel\, and possibly mud. \nSpecial event on October 24th – checkout the Einstein Project Mobile Design Lab and build your own bee from 3D-printed and laser-cut materials!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/tiny-bee-big-deal-searching-treinen-farm-for-the-rusty-patched-bumblebee/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Treinen Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch\, W12420 WI-60 Trunk\, Lodi\, WI\, 53555\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Nature and Environment,Pre-/Post-Festival
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SUMMARY:Close-up View: Spinning Toy from American’s Centennial Celebration of 1876!
DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL VIEWING from the Spinning Top Museum’s private collection: a 150-year-old\, very RARE ANTIQUE TOY of1876 that was a souvenir forAmerican’s Centennial Celebration (100 Years as a nation!) \nThen try similar action tops for yourself\, and meet the top collector\, too. (Event held in the museum’s little toy shop.) \nAnother 5 tops are waiting for you to spin them when you visit. Call ahead for details. Best for ages 7-107.\n$2/person \nCheck out more events at the Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum and the Logic Puzzle Museum!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/close-up-view-spinning-toy-from-americans-centennial-celebration-of-1876/2026-10-24/1/
LOCATION:Spinning Top and Yo-Yo Museum\, 533 Milwaukee Ave\,\, Burlington\, WI\, 53105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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SUMMARY:The Science of Human Thriving: Celebrating 100 Years of the Child Development Lab
DESCRIPTION:The Science of Human Thriving: Celebrating 100 Years of the Child Development Lab exhibits the innovative\, research-based work of University of Wisconsin–Madison teachers\, faculty\, scholars\, and students in the science of early relational health. Rooted in this history\, visitors are encouraged to consider how design shapes the spaces where children play\, learn\, and explore. Interactive displays and replicated study scenarios invite visitors into the world of the Child Development Lab throughout its first 100 years\, with a focus on the research that takes place at every level in support of the social\, emotional\, and educational development of UW’s youngest students. \nThis exhibition is curated by Dr. Sarah Anne Carter\, Chipstone Foundation Design and Material Culture Chair\, Associate Professor of Design Studies\, and Executive Director of the Nancy M. Bruce Center for Design and Material Culture\, in collaboration with Saffron Gonzalez\, the Child Development Lab Centennial Project Coordinator\, and many generous colleagues in the Child Development Lab and Human Development and Family Studies Department. The Science of Human Thriving and its related programs are made possible with support from the Anonymous Fund\, many generous donors and partners who share the vision of the Nancy M. Bruce Center for Design and Material Culture\, and the School of Human Ecology. The center creates meaningful opportunities for students\, faculty\, and the broader community to engage with textiles\, design\, and material culture. \nIn 2026\, University of Wisconsin–Madison’s School of Human Ecology is marking 100 years of its Child Development Lab\, among the first university-based preschool laboratories of its kind in the U.S.\, and celebrating its leading role in the field of early relational health. Learn more on the Child Development Lab website. \nThis exhibition will run from September 30th\, 2026 through February 28th\, 2027 and the gallery is open during the following hours for self-guided tours: \n\nWednesdays: 10am – 4pm\nThursdays: 10am – 7pm\nFridays: 10am – 4pm\nSaturday\, Sunday: 12pm – 4pm\nClosed Monday\, Tuesday\n\n*Please note – special hours to check out the gallery on Saturday\, October 17th from 1pm-4pm as part of the WiSciFest campus open house event!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/the-science-of-human-thriving-celebrating-100-years-of-the-child-development-lab/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Ruth Davis Design Gallery\, 1210 Nancy Nicholas Hall\, 1300 Linden Dr\, Madison\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Sports, Health, and Medicine
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SUMMARY:I Heart Eau Claire Trees
DESCRIPTION:For the Wisconsin Science Fest\, Galaudet Gallery (GG) is looking at their current exhibit “I Heart Eau Claire Trees” through a science lens. GG is looking at trees as flora from Cave Paintings to Van Gogh and as matrices for organizing information from Plato to the current computer giant Apple (as in tree). For fun and to further our understanding of trees\, GG takes different paths to reach the same idea—“We love trees!”
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/i-heart-eau-claire-trees/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Galaudet Gallery\, 618 S Farwell St\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54701-3828\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T143000
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SUMMARY:Hands-On Brainteaser Puzzles Session!  Kids & Families
DESCRIPTION:— Fun & Thinking….puzzling at the hands-on brainteaser puzzle museum – only museum like this in the world! MANY types to try\,\n– CALL AHEAD – for tickets 262 763-3946. . .\nHANDS-ON SESSION with 60 Brainteaser Puzzles to TRY! . . .\n-It’s Fun & Thinking! for adults\, teens\, kids: ages 5-105! . . . .(sorry\, not younger)\n————————————————————————\n>>>>>> THE LOGIC PUZZLE MUSEUM SESSION <<<<< Advance ticket purchase required\n–DO– CALL AHEAD TO ORDER TICKETS\, space is limited\n> 262 763-3946\n…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………\n—WE ARE HERE—\n533 Milwaukee Av\ndowntown historic Burlington WI\n—FREE PARKING—\n………………………………………………………………………\nBE SURE TO ALLOW TIME AFTER FOR THE Fun museum toy shop – OPEN after the session\, so do allow 30-45 minutes (or more!) IT’S like an old fashion dime store!–and it is a fundraiser for the non-profit educational center– \nCheck out more events at the Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum and the Logic Puzzle Museum!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/hands-on-brainteaser-puzzles-session-kids-families/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Logic Puzzle Museum\, 533 Milwaukee Ave\, Burlington\, WI\, 53105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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