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SUMMARY:Spooky Science
DESCRIPTION:Step into a world where science gets spooky! Join us for Spooky Science Night on Thursday\, October 15th\, from 5:00–8:00pm for an evening of hands-on experiments\, creepy creatures\, and Halloween fun at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/spooky-science/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Maritime Museum\, 75 Maritime Dr\, 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="Wisconsin Maritime Museum":MAILTO:cdiemer@wisconsinmaritime.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T160000
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SUMMARY:Science on the Square: Free Family Night at Madison Children's Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join the Madison Children’s Museum for a free night of museum fun as the Wisconsin Science Festival presents Science on the Square: Madison Night Market Fusion. Check out all MCM has to offer in addition to an exciting line-up of hands-on science activities – learn more here! \nAdmission is free from 4 to 8 p.m. \nStop by to check out these hands-on science stations plus MORE activities throughout the museum! \n\nCode to Connect – Coding Concept Activities\nWCER and the Dept. of Educational Psychology – Learning through your body at the MAGIC Lab\nWisconsin Dept. of Agriculture\, Trade\, and Consumer Protection – Bug Out!\nWisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom – Strawberry DNA Extraction\nSleepHealth Ambassadors – Sleep Superheros: Unlock your hidden powers\nATC – How electricity flows\nLanguage Acquisition and Bilingualism Lab – Story Stones\nWisconsin Center for Origins Research – Origins of Life\nCardea\, Inc – Your heart & you\nSchool of Medicine & Public Health – Keep your lungs squishy!\nSocial and Moral Learning Lab – Mind games: explore how your brain works\nBadgerBots Team 1306 – Robotics demonstrations\nUW-Madison Neuroscience Training Program – Human Brain Demonstration\n\nFor more information about Science on the Square and to see all participating businesses\, visit wiscifest.org/SotS!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/science-on-the-square-free-family-night-at-mcm/
LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N Hamilton St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Bacteria and Viruses,Chemistry and Physics,Nature and Environment,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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SUMMARY:STEAM-tastic Book Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:Come in to pick up a FREE STEAM book (while supplies last) to help celebrate the kickoff of the Wisconsin Science Festival. Books will be available in the lobby along with schedules of all the special activities we will be offering during the festival week! Hudson Area Public Library at 700 1st St. in Hudson\, WI.\nEvent is free and open to the public\, free parking.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/steam-tastic-book-giveaway/
LOCATION:Hudson Area Public Library\, 700 1st Street\, Hudson\, WI\, 54016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Chemistry and Physics,Literacy,Nature and Environment,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hudson Area Public Library":MAILTO:cmick@hudsonpubliclibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T090000
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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/2026-10-15/
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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SUMMARY:PRE-FESTIVAL EVENT: DNA Detectives
DESCRIPTION:All life is made up of microscopic building blocks called DNA. Exploring DNA isn’t just for scientists in labs. It’s for young scientists in their communities. What does it look like? What is it made of? And how can we learn more about it? Through three connected activities\, youth will learn about DNA and conduct experiments to extract real DNA from real samples.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/pre-festival-event-dna-detectives/
LOCATION:Shirley M Wright Memorial Library\, 11455 Fremont St\, Trempealeau\, WI\, 54661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bacteria and Viruses,Chemistry and Physics,Pre-/Post-Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="UW-Extension - Trempealeau County":MAILTO:adam.trunzo@wisc.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261014
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SUMMARY:PRE-FESTIVAL EVENT: International Top Spinning Day - Spin Tops Wherever You are in the World!
DESCRIPTION:SPIN TOPS TODAY & CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL TOP SPINNING DAY because the EARTH IS A TOP! It’s a free WORLD-wide event: in school\, at home\, at work (on break): WHEREVER you are this day. \nWHY? To recognize & celebrate the scientific fact that the Earth is a Spinning Top + it’s a combo of fun & learning: science\, math\, fine motor skills\, organization\, challenges\, observations skills. Every culture around the world spins tops. \nHOW TO TAKE PART: Each time you start a top spinning\, it counts as a spin!\nSet up lots of tops for everyone to spin. Small trays\, lunch trays or paper plates work for a place to spin. Keep track of the number of each start of a spinning top. Then email us the total spins of your group\, your city\, how many participants\, ages\, comments\, and photos\, too\, please: thetopmuseum@hotmail.com \nOFFICIAL! This activity has been recommended by the National Science Foundation discussed on National Public Radio\, written about in Family Fun Magazine! It even appeared on TV in Kansas! Kids in Romania\, professors in Poland\, Families in Wisconsin\, people in South Africa\, New Zealand and many other places have taken part in past years. Visit our website for more places. \n–This event was founded by the Top Museum director 26 years ago in Wisconsin!\nThere will be free top spinning in front of the Top Museum from noon-6pm this day\, but spinning counts for the entire 24 hours of Oct.14\, wherever you are in the world today! \nCheck out more events at the Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum and the Logic Puzzle Museum!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/pre-festival-event-international-top-spinning-day-spin-tops-wherever-you-are-in-the-world/
LOCATION:Spinning Top and Yo-Yo Museum\, 533 Milwaukee Ave\,\, Burlington\, WI\, 53105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Astronomy,Chemistry and Physics
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ORGANIZER;CN="Spinning Top and Yo-Yo Museum":MAILTO:thetopmuseum@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T163000
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SUMMARY:PRE-FESTIVAL EVENT: Family Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Let’s flex your brain! Think your family knows it all? Put your knowledge to the test! \nGrab your family and join us for fun\, fast-paced trivia at the library! \nWe will be using Kahoot! Trvia will last for about an hour.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/pre-festival-event-family-trivia-night/
LOCATION:Jack Russell Memorial Library\, 100 Park Ave\, Hartford\, WI\, 53027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Chemistry and Physics,Literacy,Nature and Environment,Pre-/Post-Festival,Sports, Health, and Medicine,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T170000
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SUMMARY:PRE-FESTIVAL EVENT: Fearless Science Forum - How do scientists know what they know
DESCRIPTION:How do scientists know what they know? In an era of competition for attention filled with rapid discoveries\, seemingly incredible claims and conflicting headlines\, understanding the path from a lab theory to an established fact is more vital than ever. \nJoin Morgridge CEO Brad Schwartz\, national leader in science policy Keith Yamamoto\, Director of the Morgridge Institute’s Rowe Center for Virology\, Paul Ahlquist\, and Morgridge Institute Investigator\, Melissa Skala as they peel back the curtain on the scientific method. Together we explore: \nProof: How observations turn into verified facts. \nThe Power of Mistake: Why failing\, replicating\, and peer-reviewing are among science’s greatest strengths. \nNavigating Uncertainty: How scientists make decisions when the data isn’t 100% clear. \nThe live and on-line session will conclude with an audience Q&A\, giving you the chance to ask your most pressing questions directly to our experts. \nA virtual broadcast via Zoom will also be available.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/pre-festival-event-fearless-science-forum-how-do-scientists-know-what-they-know/
LOCATION:Discovery Building at UW-Madison\, 330 N Orchard St\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bacteria and Viruses,Chemistry and Physics,Pre-/Post-Festival,Sports, Health, and Medicine,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Morgridge Institute for Research":MAILTO:vblair@morgridge.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T120000
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SUMMARY:PRE-FESTIVAL EVENT: Badger Talk -  Bringing Dino-Birds to Life
DESCRIPTION:This is a free\, in-person talk hosted on October 3\, 2026 at 11:00 AM by Waupaca Area Public Library in Waupaca\, WI. There will be charcuterie boards for the audience to snack on during the presentation. No registration required. This talk will not be available virtually.\n\nBirds have captured every corner of our planet. Long before modern birds appeared\, some dinosaurs started to show feathers rather than scales. With the help of powerful X-rays\, we are trying to disentangle the chemical remains in some of the most iconic dino-bird fossils\, including the famous Archaeopteryx\, and what we can learn about the life of these amazing creatures.\n\nUwe Bergmann is a Professor in the Physics Department of UW-Madison. He specializes on the development and application of novel X-ray techniques based on the most powerful x-ray sources. He has studies ancient manuscripts including the Archimedes Palimpsest\, fossils\, water\, and how plants split water to produce the oxygen we breath.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/pre-festival-event-badger-talk-bringing-dino-birds-to-life/
LOCATION:Waupaca Area Public Library\, 107 S Main St\, Waupaca\, WI\, 54981
CATEGORIES:Badger Talks,Chemistry and Physics,Nature and Environment,Pre-/Post-Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="UW Connects Badger Talks":MAILTO:badgertalks@uwmad.wisc.edu
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