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SUMMARY:STEM StoryWalk® featuring The Big Storm by Nancy Tafuri
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Hustisford Community Library to enjoy our STEM StoryWalk® featuring The Big Storm by Nancy Tafuri.\nThe story stroll will remain outside the library during library operating hours from October 15 – 24. \nThe library is open during the following hours: \n\nMondays-Thursdays: 10am-7pm\nFridays: 10am-5pm\nSaturdays: 9am-1pm
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/stem-story-stroll/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Hustisford Community Library\, 609 W Juneau St.\, Hustisford\, 53034
CATEGORIES:Literacy,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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SUMMARY:Fall Nature Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Fun for all ages! Come and grab a Fall Nature Scavenger Hunt from the Hustisford Community Library. Visit any of our great local parks to complete the outdoor nature scavenger hunt. Return your completed scavenger hunt to the library for a prize. \nThe library is open during the following hours: \n\nMondays-Thursdays: 10am-7pm\nFridays: 10am-5pm\nSaturdays: 9am-1pm
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/fall-nature-scavenger-hunt/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Hustisford Community Library\, 609 W Juneau St.\, Hustisford\, 53034
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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SUMMARY:Brain Games & Your Amazing Body
DESCRIPTION:Join us in The Spot at the library to play brain games and learn how your amazing body works.\nWe’ll have games\, riddles\, and experiments to try! Drop-in any time between 9 am to 2 pm.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/brain-games-your-amazing-body/
LOCATION:Jack Russell Memorial Library\, 100 Park Ave\, Hartford\, WI\, 53027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Chemistry and Physics,Nature and Environment,Sports, Health, and Medicine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260923T205801Z
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LAST-MODIFIED: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/2026-10-17/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T220000
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SUMMARY:UW-Madison Campus Open House
DESCRIPTION:Explore UW-Madison’s bustling campus with a special\, festival open house! Check out the following locations on Saturday\, October 17th for self-guided tours and more: \n\n3rd Annual Wisconsin Weather Festival (10:00am – 1:00pm)\nGeology Museum Open House (9:00am – 1:00pm)\nL.R. Ingersoll Wonders of Physics Museum (10:00am – 1:00pm)\nThe John D. Wiley Gallery for Art in Science (10:00am – 4:00pm)\nMarmosets & Us Open House (10:00am – 2:00pm)\nNeuroscience Training Program Human Brain Demonstration (time TBD)\nThe Science of Human Thriving: Celebrating 100 Years of the Child Development Lab (1:00pm – 4:00pm)\nWashburn Observatory (7:00pm – 10:00pm)\n\nKeep checking back as more sites get added!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/uw-madison-campus-open-house/
LOCATION:UW-Madison
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Astronomy,Bacteria and Viruses,Chemistry and Physics,Literacy,Nature and Environment,Sports, Health, and Medicine,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:20261017T093000
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SUMMARY:Kids in the Rotunda - Marvelous Michelle Bubble Lady Extraordinaire
DESCRIPTION:Pop on over for a bubble-tastic show! Marvelous Michelle’s bubble shows combine dazzling visuals with her bubbling personality\, inviting children and families to explore bubbles of every size—from tiny shimmering spheres to giant bubbles big enough to stand inside. With a strong focus on curiosity\, experimentation and STEM learning\, her performances turn simple soap and water into unforgettable discoveries about surface tension\, air and imagination.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/kids-in-the-rotunda-marvelous-michelle-bubble-lady-extraordinaire/2026-10-17/1/
LOCATION:Overture Center for the Arts\, 201 State St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Chemistry and Physics
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ORGANIZER;CN="Overture Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@overture.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T140000
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SUMMARY:Science in Bag Pickup Location: Delafield Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Delafield Public Library during the hours listed below to get a free Science in a Bag STEAM kit (while supplies last) courtesy of the Wisconsin Science Festival. Activities are appropriate for ages K-12 and feature science and research happening in the state of Wisconsin. Kits are produced in partnership with the Morgridge Institute for Research! \nDon’t forget to visit the Science in a Bag portal\, located on our website\, for additional instructions and bonus activities related to the Science in a Bag kits! \nBefore beginning Science in a Bag activities\, please get permission from a responsible adult. \nLibrary Bag Pick-up Hours: \n\nThursday\, Oct 15th: 9:30am-8pm\nFriday\, Oct 16th: 9:30am-5pm\nSaturday\, Oct 17th: 9:30am-2pm\nSunday\, Oct 18th: 1pm-4pm\nMonday\, Oct 19th – Thursday\, Oct 22nd: 9:30am-8pm\nFriday\, Oct 23rd: 9:30am-5pm\nSaturday\, Oct 24th: 9:30am-2pm\nSunday\, Oct 25th: 1pm-4pm\n\nThursday\, October 15 from 9:30am to 8pm\nFriday\, October 16 from 9:30am to 5pm\nSaturday\, October 17 from 9:30am to 2pm\nSunday\, October 18 from 1-4pm
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/science-in-bag-pickup-location-delafield-public-library/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Delafield Public Library\, 500 Genesee St\, Delafield\, WI\, 53018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science in a Bag
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ORGANIZER;CN="Delafield Public Library":MAILTO:abisordi@delafieldlibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T110000
DTSTAMP:20260923T200006Z
CREATED:20260923T200006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T200006Z
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SUMMARY:Badger Talk: Ancient Monsters!
DESCRIPTION:This is a free\, in-person talk hosted on October 17\, 2026 at 10:00 AM by Angie W. Cox Public Library in Pardeeville\, WI. No registration required. This talk will not be available virtually.\n\nExplore the world of ancient monsters and the reasons why they continue to fascinate us.\n\nWill Brockliss is Professor of Classics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison\, where he teaches about ancient monsters\, ancient cultures\, and ancient interactions with the natural environment.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/badger-talk-ancient-monsters/
LOCATION:Angie W. Cox Public Library\, 119 N Main St\, Pardeeville\, 53954
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Badger Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="UW Connects Badger Talks":MAILTO:badgertalks@uwmad.wisc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260805T184245Z
CREATED:20260805T184245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T184245Z
UID:10001144-1792231200-1792238400@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:Women in STEM
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate and acknowledge women in the science\, technology\, engineering\, and math industries. We will learn from women in STEM in our community as well as iconic women from history.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/women-in-stem/
LOCATION:The Children’s Museum of Green Bay\, 1230 Bay Beach Rd\, Green Bay\, WI\, 54302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Children%E2%80%99s Museum of Green Bay":MAILTO:ewaszak@gbchildrensmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260910T164229Z
CREATED:20260910T164229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T164229Z
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SUMMARY:Neuroscience Training Program Human Brain Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Health Sciences Learning Center on Saturday\, October 17th as part of the WiSciFest Campus Open House for a demonstration where people can touch a preserved human brain and ask questions! \nThis event is part of the WiSciFest UW-Madison Campus Open House – check out the full line up here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/neuroscience-training-program-human-brain-demonstration/
LOCATION:UW-Madison Health Sciences Learning Center\, 750 Highland Ave\, Madison\, 53705
CATEGORIES:Sports, Health, and Medicine
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ORGANIZER;CN="UW-Madison NTP Neuroscience Community Initiative":MAILTO:ntp@mailplus.wisc.edu
GEO:43.077839;-89.4300818
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T130000
DTSTAMP:20260910T163724Z
CREATED:20250905T133938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T163724Z
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SUMMARY:L.R. Ingersoll Wonders of Physics Museum
DESCRIPTION:Visit our interactive\, kid-friendly\, physics museum located in Chamberlin Hall on the UW-Madison campus. Enjoy a hands-on experience with physics exhibits covering topics from mechanics to modern physics. \nThere are brand-new exhibits in the museum to explore including a bicycle generator that can charge your phone! \nThe museum is open weekdays\, 8am-4:30pm\, and will be open on Saturday\, October 17th from 10am-1pm as part of the WiSciFest Campus Open House!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/l-r-ingersoll-wonders-of-physics-museum/
LOCATION:L.R. Ingersoll Wonders of Physics Museum\, 2130 Chamberlin Hall\, 1150 University Avenue\, Madison\, WI\, 53706
CATEGORIES:Chemistry and Physics
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=L.R. Ingersoll Wonders of Physics Museum 2130 Chamberlin Hall 1150 University Avenue Madison WI 53706;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2130 Chamberlin Hall\, 1150 University Avenue:geo:-89.4050843,43.0738722
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T130000
DTSTAMP:20260915T133735Z
CREATED:20260706T155525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T133735Z
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Wisconsin Weather Festival
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to talk precipitation\, predictability\, and everything in between! The 3rd Annual Wisconsin Weather Festival brings the fascinating\, unpredictable world of weather right to your fingertips. \nWhether you are a certified weather geek\, a curious kid\, or someone who simply checks their phone app three times a day to see if they need an umbrella\, this free\, family-friendly event pulls back the curtain on how we track\, forecast\, and understand the elements shaping our state. \nUnleash your inner meteorologist with those who study\, predict\, and measure Wisconsin’s weather\, including local broadcast meteorologists\, the Wisconsin State Climatology Office\, the National Weather Service\, Wisconet\, Space Science and Engineering Center\, students from UW Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Department\, and more! \nThis event is part of the UW-Madison Campus Open House\, taking place on Saturday October 17th! Check out this location and more\, here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/3rd-annual-wisconsin-weather-festival/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Energy Institute at UW-Madison\, 1552 University Ave\, Madison\, WI\, 53726\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Environmental Mesonet (Wisconet)":MAILTO:wisconet@cals.wisc.edu
GEO:43.0736871;-89.4139001
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T130000
DTSTAMP:20260728T165509Z
CREATED:20260728T165509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T165509Z
UID:10001114-1792231200-1792242000@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:Science By The River - Wisconsin Rapids Science Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:What is Science By The River?\nScience By The River is a free event that engages and connects community members with science and the Wisconsin River through hands-on learning experiences and demonstrations. Held annually in conjunction with the Wisconsin Science Festival\, this one-day event inspires curiosity\, learning\, and exploration in a beautiful outdoor setting. Learn more at www.facebook.com/ScienceByTheRiver. \nThe event will take place on Saturday\, October 17\, 2026\, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/science-by-the-river-wisconsin-rapids-science-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Ben Hanson Park – Wisconsin Rapids\, 1900 Block of 2nd Avenue\, Wisconsin Rapids\, 54495\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chemistry and Physics,Nature and Environment,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T140000
DTSTAMP:20260910T163708Z
CREATED:20260910T163708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T163708Z
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SUMMARY:Marmosets & Us Open House
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center to see a family of marmosets and learn about how primate research improves human and animal health. \nThis event is part of the WiSciFest Campus Open House on Saturday\, October 17th!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/marmosets-us-open-house/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Primate Center\, 1220 Capitol Court\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment,Sports, Health, and Medicine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T160000
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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/2026-10-17/
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:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260914T151143Z
CREATED:20260826T195750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T151143Z
UID:10001749-1792231200-1792252800@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
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/2026-10-17/
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:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T220000
DTSTAMP:20260902T180906Z
CREATED:20260902T180906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T180906Z
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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.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/tiny-bee-big-deal-searching-treinen-farm-for-the-rusty-patched-bumblebee/2026-10-17/
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:20261017T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T113000
DTSTAMP:20260727T194250Z
CREATED:20260727T194250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T194250Z
UID:10001090-1792233000-1792236600@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:Nature Scavenger Hunt at Freedom Park
DESCRIPTION:Join Prescott Public Library for a Nature Scavenger Hunt as part of the Wisconsin Science Festival BioBlitz! Take pictures of what you find on your hike and submit it to iNaturalist\, a community citizen science app. It may seem like fun and games (which it definitely is!)\, but we are also collecting important data for scientists to use for their research! There will be a raffle and freebies available for attendees to take home as well. \nThis program will be located at Freedom Park (200 Monroe St\, Prescott\, WI 54021). \nHot chocolate and water will be provided for attendees. Trails are paved and include a lookout with binocular scopes for a great view of the Mississippi River confluence. Need a set of binoculars\, field guide\, or park pack before you explore? Check out our list of materials you can check out with your library card to prepare you for a bioblitz >> more.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/1981062299/2775885697 \nLearn more about the BioBlitz here >> https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/wisconsin-science-festival-bioblitz-2026
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/nature-scavenger-hunt-at-freedom-park/
LOCATION:Freedom Park\, 200 Monroe Street\, Prescott\, WI\, 54021
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Prescott Public Library":MAILTO:prescottlib@prescottpubliclibrary.org
GEO:44.7425107;-92.7913639
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Freedom Park 200 Monroe Street Prescott WI 54021;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 Monroe Street:geo:-92.7913639,44.7425107
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T113000
DTSTAMP:20260914T190517Z
CREATED:20260914T190517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T190517Z
UID:10002045-1792233000-1792236600@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:WI Book Festival Author Event: Chasing Lewis's Monkeyflower (Elizabeth Adelman)
DESCRIPTION:October 17th\n10:30-11:30am\nCentral Library – Community Room 302 \nPresented in partnership with the Wisconsin Book Festival. \nA look at the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the plant specimens the great explorers gathered on their way—and of their amazing afterlife. \nElizabeth Adelman’s Chasing Lewis’s Monkeyflower is the two hundred-year saga of finding\, losing\, and finding the wild plants collected on America’s first exploration west\, the Lewis and Clark Expedition. \nThomas Jefferson handpicked Meriwether Lewis to lead the expedition\, gather notable specimens along the way\, and then write the journals\, with one volume to include science-worthy descriptions and classifications of the plants that Lewis collected and pressed to preserve. Not a botanist\, Lewis needed help to write this part of the journals. \nAmbition\, deceit\, theft\, wealth\, debt\, alcoholism\, loss\, suicide\, serendipity\, and stubborn persistence cross the plants’ paths in Philadelphia\, New York\, and London. This is the first work detailing the places\, practices\, and times of a cavalcade of people who touched the plants. A fascinating chronicle of an unexplored byway of the great American story. \nHosted by Mary Bottari.  \nCheck out more Wisconsin Book Festival & Wisconsin Science Festival partner events here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/wi-book-festival-author-event-chasing-lewiss-monkeyflower-elizabeth-adelman/
LOCATION:Madison Public Library – Central Library\, 201 W Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literacy,Wisconsin Book Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Book Festival":MAILTO:jrotonda@mplfoundation.org
GEO:43.073349;-89.3874442
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Madison Public Library – Central Library 201 W Mifflin St Madison WI 53703 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=201 W Mifflin St:geo:-89.3874442,43.073349
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T113000
DTSTAMP:20260914T190557Z
CREATED:20260914T190557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T190557Z
UID:10002046-1792233000-1792236600@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:WI Book Festival Author Event: Engineer Someday (Jay Flores)
DESCRIPTION:October 17th\n10:30-11:30am\nCentral Library – Lower-Level Program Room\, Children’s Area \nPresented in partnership with the Wisconsin Book Festival. \nENGINEER SOMEDAY! is a joyful\, bilingual (English/Spanish) celebration of curiosity\, creativity\, and the amazing world of engineering! Through playful rhymes and vibrant illustrations\, children explore ten different types of engineers\, from aerospace to biomedical\, software to civil. Each is compared to something kids already know and love\, like superheroes\, chefs\, magicians\, and explorers. \nWhether your child dreams of building robots\, designing spaceships\, or inventing the next big app\, this book shows them that their imagination is the blueprint for a brighter future. With every page turn\, young readers are reminded: If you love to build and play… you can be an engineer someday! \nCopies of Engineer Someday will be distributed for free to all attendees courtesy of the Wisconsin Book Festival. \nHosted by Abby Ryan\, Madison Central Library’s Youth Services Librarian. \nCheck out more Wisconsin Book Festival & Wisconsin Science Festival partner events here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/wi-book-festival-author-event-engineer-someday-jay-flores/
LOCATION:Madison Public Library – Central Library\, 201 W Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literacy,Wisconsin Book Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Book Festival":MAILTO:jrotonda@mplfoundation.org
GEO:43.073349;-89.3874442
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260727T194207Z
CREATED:20260727T194207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T194207Z
UID:10001089-1792233000-1792238400@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:Science Extravaganza at Neenah Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we turn the library into the sci-brary. Engage in a variety of hands-on science activites presented by local scientists and sci-thuiasts. All ages are welcome. Hands-on activities are geared for ages 5 – 13. \nProgram will run from approximately 10:30am – Noon. This is a drop-in program. \nNo registration required. While activities are ideal for ages 5 and up\, all ages are welcome. A parent\, caregiver\, or responsible older child must be within sight and sound of children under 9. \nThis program will be held inside the library in the Shattuck Room. \nEveryone is welcome. If accommodations are needed to attend\, please contact the library administrative office at 920-886-6315 or by email at library@neenahlibrary.org at least 24 hours in advance of the program.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/science-extravaganza-at-neenah-public-library/
LOCATION:Neenah Public Library\, 240 East Wisconsin Ave\, Neenah\, WI\, 54956
CATEGORIES:Chemistry and Physics,Nature and Environment,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Neenah Public Library":MAILTO:youthdesk@neenahlibrary.org
GEO:44.1849849;-88.4577188
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Neenah Public Library 240 East Wisconsin Ave Neenah WI 54956;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=240 East Wisconsin Ave:geo:-88.4577188,44.1849849
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260706T155126Z
CREATED:20260706T155126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T155126Z
UID:10001066-1792234800-1792238400@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:Kids in the Rotunda - Marvelous Michelle Bubble Lady Extraordinaire
DESCRIPTION:Pop on over for a bubble-tastic show! Marvelous Michelle’s bubble shows combine dazzling visuals with her bubbling personality\, inviting children and families to explore bubbles of every size—from tiny shimmering spheres to giant bubbles big enough to stand inside. With a strong focus on curiosity\, experimentation and STEM learning\, her performances turn simple soap and water into unforgettable discoveries about surface tension\, air and imagination.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/kids-in-the-rotunda-marvelous-michelle-bubble-lady-extraordinaire/2026-10-17/2/
LOCATION:Overture Center for the Arts\, 201 State St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Chemistry and Physics
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ORGANIZER;CN="Overture Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@overture.org
GEO:43.0743538;-89.3884753
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Overture Center for the Arts 201 State St Madison WI 53703 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=201 State St:geo:-89.3884753,43.0743538
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260727T194453Z
CREATED:20260727T194453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T194453Z
UID:10001093-1792234800-1792238400@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:Spooky Space Planetarium Show
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Wisconsin Science Festival with a Halloween adventure that’s truly out of this world! \nJoin us at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium for Spooky Space\, a fun and educational planetarium show that explores the eerie side of our universe. Meet the stars of Halloween as we journey through space to discover mysterious black holes\, zombie stars\, ghostly nebulae\, and other cosmic monsters lurking among the stars. \nPerfect for families\, curious kids\, and anyone who loves Halloween with a scientific twist! \nShow Dates & Time: \nSaturday\, October 17 at 11:00 a.m.\nSaturday\, October 24 at 11:00 a.m. \nAdmission: Only $5 per person \nCome experience a Halloween adventure unlike any other—where science meets spooky fun under our 40-foot dome!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/spooky-space-planetarium-show/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium\, S14 W28167 Madison St\, Waukesha\, WI\, 53188\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium":MAILTO:lswaney@waukesha.k12.wi.us
GEO:43.0138786;-88.3123005
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T130000
DTSTAMP:20260910T163330Z
CREATED:20260910T163330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T163330Z
UID:10002024-1792238400-1792242000@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:It's a BioBlitz!
DESCRIPTION:Congruent with the Wisconsin Science Festival 2026\, come join us for a community science afternoon and participate in a local BioBlitz! We will spend an hour explaining the BioBlitz\, demonstrating how to track findings\, and making observations of different species on the library grounds. All ages encouraged!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/its-a-bioblitz/
LOCATION:Hortonville Public Library\, 531 N Nash St\, Hortonville\, WI\, 54944\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hortonville Public Library":MAILTO:hpl@hortonvillelibrary.org
GEO:44.3417123;-88.6339725
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hortonville Public Library 531 N Nash St Hortonville WI 54944 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=531 N Nash St:geo:-88.6339725,44.3417123
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T130000
DTSTAMP:20260914T190623Z
CREATED:20260914T190623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T190623Z
UID:10002047-1792238400-1792242000@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:WI Book Festival Author Event: Unpasteurized Inga: Recipes and Reflections on Food\, Farming\, and Finding Your Way Back (Inga Orth)
DESCRIPTION:October 17th\n12-1pm\nMadison Museum of Contemporary Art – Lecture Hall \nPresented in partnership with the Wisconsin Book Festival. \nInga Orth’s memoir is not a straight line from beginning to end—it’s a mosaic of memory\, resilience\, and rediscovery told in her authentic voice. She begins not with childhood\, but with the raw now: burnout\, heartbreak\, and the slow process of piecing herself back together. From there\, she weaves through tangents that reveal the threads of her life—farm chores alongside her grandfather\, thrift-store adventures with her grandmother\, the sting of criticism that shaped her self-worth\, and the sexism she faced as a young woman farmer and business owner. \nOrth takes readers behind the scenes of her public life as host of Around the Farm Table\, balancing the beauty of Wisconsin farming with private battles against self-doubt\, unhealthy relationships\, and the numbing pull of alcohol. Yet through it all runs her constant love of food\, farming\, and storytelling—the things that tether her to purpose. \nWoven throughout are recipes tied to these memories and milestones—dishes that carry the scent of childhood kitchens\, the grit of farm life\, and the joy of rediscovering connection at the table. \nAt its heart\, this memoir celebrates the courage to break cycles\, the grace of chosen family\, and the joy of rediscovering yourself in community\, farming\, friendship\, and love. It’s a book for anyone who has ever felt unseen\, silenced\, or burned out—and is searching for a way home to themselves. \nIn conversation with Susie Apps Bodilly. \nCheck out more Wisconsin Book Festival & Wisconsin Science Festival partner events here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/wi-book-festival-author-event-unpasteurized-inga-inga-orth/
LOCATION:Madison Museum of Contemporary Art\, 227 State St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literacy,Wisconsin Book Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Book Festival":MAILTO:jrotonda@mplfoundation.org
GEO:43.0744554;-89.3892675
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T140000
DTSTAMP:20260706T155126Z
CREATED:20260706T155126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T155126Z
UID:10001067-1792242000-1792245600@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:Kids in the Rotunda - Marvelous Michelle Bubble Lady Extraordinaire
DESCRIPTION:Pop on over for a bubble-tastic show! Marvelous Michelle’s bubble shows combine dazzling visuals with her bubbling personality\, inviting children and families to explore bubbles of every size—from tiny shimmering spheres to giant bubbles big enough to stand inside. With a strong focus on curiosity\, experimentation and STEM learning\, her performances turn simple soap and water into unforgettable discoveries about surface tension\, air and imagination.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/kids-in-the-rotunda-marvelous-michelle-bubble-lady-extraordinaire/2026-10-17/3/
LOCATION:Overture Center for the Arts\, 201 State St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Chemistry and Physics
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ORGANIZER;CN="Overture Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@overture.org
GEO:43.0743538;-89.3884753
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Overture Center for the Arts 201 State St Madison WI 53703 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=201 State St:geo:-89.3884753,43.0743538
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T140000
DTSTAMP:20260727T194351Z
CREATED:20260727T194351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T194351Z
UID:10001096-1792242000-1792245600@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:Dark Matter: The Invisible Universe Planetarium Show
DESCRIPTION:Wisconsin Science Festival Presents: Dark Matter: The Invisible Universe 🌌🔭 \nCelebrate the Wisconsin Science Festival by exploring one of the greatest mysteries in modern science! \nJoin us at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium for Dark Matter: The Invisible Universe\, an immersive planetarium experience that takes you on a journey into the unseen side of the cosmos. Scientists believe that nearly a quarter of our universe is made up of an invisible substance called dark matter—yet no one knows exactly what it is. Discover the evidence that proves dark matter exists and learn why uncovering its true nature is one of the most exciting challenges in contemporary astrophysics. \nPerfect for curious minds\, science enthusiasts\, students\, and anyone who has ever wondered what the universe is really made of! \nShow Dates & Time \nSaturday\, October 17 at 1:00 p.m.\nSaturday\, October 24 at 1:00 p.m. \nAdmission: Only $5 per person \nTake an unforgettable journey beyond what we can see and explore one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of the universe beneath our spectacular 40-foot dome.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/dark-matter-the-invisible-universe-planetarium-show/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium\, S14 W28167 Madison St\, Waukesha\, WI\, 53188\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium":MAILTO:lswaney@waukesha.k12.wi.us
GEO:43.0138786;-88.3123005
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T140000
DTSTAMP:20260923T132433Z
CREATED:20260814T132722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T132433Z
UID:10001712-1792242000-1792245600@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:Badger Talk - ACORNS (Activities for Community Outreach in STEM)
DESCRIPTION:This is a free\, in-person talk hosted on October 17\, 2026 at 1:00 PM by Iron Ridge Public Library in Iron Ridge\, WI. Registration is encouraged\, but not required. More info to come on how to register. There will be no virtual option for this event. This event is a part of the Wisconsin Science Festival!\n\nStudies show that feelings of belonging are the number one indicator of retention in STEM. The ability of students to see themselves in STEM spaces is crucial to building this sense of belonging. At the same time\, students are only able to envision themselves as scientists in as much as they are doing science. An ACORNS program is a highly interactive\, tactile STEM-themed activity. These could include modeling planet formation with ice cream and cookies\, exploring stellar fusion with the ingredients of s’mores\, and measuring the speed of light using a chocolate bar.\n\nThis shift from a lecture-style format to a hands-on\, student-led dialogue allows for an immersive STEM experience\, highlighting both that science can be fun\, accessible\, and messy\, but also that anyone is capable of doing it\, regardless of expertise. Science is a state of mind\, defined by curiosity–and every person has plenty of that.\n\nZach Lewis is a graduate student in astronomy at UW-Madison. His research focuses on the evolution of elements inside galaxies. He uses JWST observations of distant galaxies to characterize how stars produce elements and eject them into their host galaxy\, and how those elements then escape the galaxy or form new stars.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/badger-talk-acorns-activities-for-community-outreach-in-stem/
LOCATION:Iron Ridge Public Library\, 205 Park St\, Iron Ridge\, WI\, 53035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Badger Talks,Chemistry and Physics
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ORGANIZER;CN="UW Connects Badger Talks":MAILTO:badgertalks@uwmad.wisc.edu
GEO:43.4028877;-88.5343779
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Iron Ridge Public Library 205 Park St Iron Ridge WI 53035 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=205 Park St:geo:-88.5343779,43.4028877
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T143000
DTSTAMP:20260729T140636Z
CREATED:20260729T140636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T140636Z
UID:10001117-1792242000-1792247400@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:The Insect Epiphany: How Our Six-Legged Allies Shape Human Culture
DESCRIPTION:Barrett Klein\, University of Wisconsin – La Crosse professor and author of The Insect Epiphany\, will share his knowledge and passion with us at this event. \nInsects surround us. They fuel life on Earth through their roles as pollinators\, predators\, and prey\, but rarely do we consider the outsized influence they have had on our culture and civilization. Their anatomy and habits inform how we live\, work\, create art\, and innovate —from ancient etchings to avant-garde art\, from bug-based meals to haute couture—The Insect Epiphany proves that our world would look very different without insects\, not just because they are crucial to our ecosystems\, but because they have shaped and inspired so many aspects of what makes us human.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/the-insect-epiphany-how-our-six-legged-allies-shape-human-culture/
LOCATION:Spring Green Community Library\, 230 E Monroe St\, Spring Green\, WI\, 53588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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SUMMARY:Chemistry Under Construction - National Chemistry Week Program
DESCRIPTION:Kids and their families are invited to join the Northeast Wisconsin American Chemical Society and the Oshkosh Public Library for “Chemistry Under Construction” \, a free National Chemistry Week program. “Chemistry Under Construction” will be at 1 – 3 pm\, on Saturday\, October 17 in the lower level of the Oshkosh Public Library. At this drop-in program\, kids and families will do hands-on activities to learn about the chemistry in our everyday lives. Free print copies of the National Chemistry Week edition of Celebrating Chemistry will be available. \nNational Chemistry Week celebrates the importance of chemistry in everyday life and is supported by the American Chemical Society\, a non-profit scientific and professional organization founded in 1876 (acs.org).
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/chemistry-under-construction-national-chemistry-week-program/
LOCATION:Oshkosh Public Library\, 106 Washington Avenue\, Oshkosh\, 54901
CATEGORIES:Chemistry and Physics
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