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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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SUMMARY:Junior Ranger Day at the Namekagon River Visitor Center
DESCRIPTION:Join educators from Wild Rivers Conservancy and the Park Rangers of the St Croix National Scenic Riverway for a day filled with fun activities. Come to the Namekagon River Visitor Center to get sworn in to become a Junior Ranger. Activities include watching the Park Film\, learning how rivers flow with our Water Table\, building your own Pollinator Pal\, and exploring the interpretive displays. Before you leave\, swear in as a Junior Ranger to promise to protect and explore the Riverway!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/junior-ranger-day-at-the-namekagon-river-visitor-center/
LOCATION:Namekagon River Visitor Center\, W5483 US-63\, Trego\, WI\, 54888\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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SUMMARY:Junior Ranger Day at the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
DESCRIPTION:Join educators from Wild Rivers Conservancy and the Park Rangers at the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway for a day of fun-filled activities at the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. Watch our park film\, build a Pollinator Pal\, learn how to fish\, and explore the interpretive displays. Before you leave\, swear in as a Junior Ranger to promise to protect and explore the Riverway!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/junior-ranger-day-at-the-st-croix-national-scenic-riverway/
LOCATION:St. Croix National Scenic Riverway Visitor Center\, 401 N Hamilton St\, St Croix Falls\, WI\, 54024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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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/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium\, S14 W28167 Madison St\, Waukesha\, WI\, 53188\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy
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SUMMARY:We Are Water Open House
DESCRIPTION:Water is essential to life—and to our community. The team at Madison Water Utility works every day to provide clean\, high-quality\, affordable drinking water to everyone in Madison. \nJoin us for a free tour of a working water well and get a behind-the-scenes look at where your drinking water comes from. You’ll learn how water travels from Madison’s remarkable underground aquifer to your faucet and meet some of the people who help make it happen every day. \nThis free event is open to all ages. Street parking is available near the wellhouse. \nQuestions? Email water@madisonwater.org or call (608) 266-4651.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/we-are-water-open-house/
LOCATION:Madison Water Utility Well – N Thompson Dr\, 829 North Thompson Drive\, Madison\, 53704
CATEGORIES:Chemistry and Physics
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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/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium\, S14 W28167 Madison St\, Waukesha\, WI\, 53188\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy
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SUMMARY:Scientists in all of US
DESCRIPTION:Discover Science in Your Every Day! Visit the Pauline Haass Public Library to discover the science hidden in everyday life. We’re breaking down the science behind our daily routines and learning how the community helpers use it in their daily work. Whether it’s the safety of our streets or the food on our plates\, come satisfy your curiosity and learn how our world really works.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/scientists-in-all-of-us-2/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:Pauline Haass Public Library\, N64W23820 Main St\, Sussex\, WI\, 53089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chemistry and Physics,Food and Drink,Sports, Health, and Medicine,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pauline Haass Public Library Children%E2%80%99s Department":MAILTO:mjorn@phpl.lib.wi.us
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