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SUMMARY:Washburn Observatory Open House
DESCRIPTION:We will be opening the Observatory to the public regardless of weather\, though we hope for favorable weather so we can use the telescope to look at some astronomical objects! Come see the historic 15.6″ Clark refractor and enjoy the view of the night sky atop beautiful Observatory Hill\, following traditions of our ancestors for over 10\,000 years. The dome is open to the outside air so dress appropriately. Food and drinks\, as well as flash photography are not allowed in the observatory. \nIn the event that weather is not favorable on the 17th\, the Observatory will be open on October 24th from 7-10pm.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/washburn-observatory-open-house/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Washburn Observatory\, 1401 Observatory Dr\, Madison\, 53706
CATEGORIES:Astronomy
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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: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T210000
DTSTAMP: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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T180000
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SUMMARY:Night at the Observatory
DESCRIPTION:Spend a night at the Milwaukee Astronomical Society\, the largest amateur astronomy observatory in the state\, located in New Berlin. Join us for a talk about some of the citizen science being done on site\, and some of the spooky nebulas of the galaxy being photographed by amateurs. Learn some spooky tales if how science and popular culture have mixed over the years as well. \nLater\, after the talk in our meeting hall\, enjoy guided observing at our 3-acre observatory\, and learn more about being a member of the MAS.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/night-at-the-observatory/
LOCATION:Milwaukee Astronomical Society\, 18850 Observatory Road\, New Berlin\, 53146
CATEGORIES:Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T143000
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SUMMARY:Nobel Prize Recognition Lecture and Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The University of Wisconsin–Madison invites you to a celebration event in recognition of Francis Halzen\, recipient of the 2026 Nobel Prize in physics\, on Friday\, October 23\, from 2:30-5:30 p.m. at Memorial Union.\n\nHalzen\, a UW–Madison professor of physics\, will participate in a fireside chat with interim Chancellor Eric Wilcots. He will then be joined by IceCube experts Albrecht Karle\, UW–Madison professor of physics and associate director for science and instrumentation at IceCube; Lu Lu\, UW–Madison associate professor of physics; and Terry Benson\, director of the UW Physical Sciences Lab\, for a panel discussion moderated by Dan Hooper\, director of the Wisconsin IceCube Particle Astrophysics Center. The discussion will include an opportunity for questions from the audience. A reception will follow the fireside chat and panel.\n\nThe event is free and open to all members of our campus community. An RSVP is requested to help us anticipate attendance. Seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis; an RSVP does not guarantee seating.\nRegister here! \n 
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/nobel-prize-recognition-lecture-and-celebration/
LOCATION:UW-Madison Memorial Union (Great Hall)\, 800 Langdon St\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53706
CATEGORIES:Chemistry and Physics
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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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SUMMARY:Sci-prov
DESCRIPTION:Join the Illuminating Discovery Hub and Amalgam Improv for an evening fusing science and spontaneous improv comedy like no other at Sci-Prov! \nSci-prov combines science and improv in creative\, funny\, and never before seen ways. Scientists will present their work in short\, digestible presentations followed by brief Q&A\, all of which can become fodder for the improv scenes. The improv scenes are created on the fly & unique to each show. \nLight refreshments and cash bar available. Tickets are free and registration is requested to ensure adequate seating. Register here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/sci-prov/
LOCATION:Discovery Building at UW-Madison\, 330 N Orchard St\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Science Festival":MAILTO:info@wiscifest.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T190000
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SUMMARY:Makerspace on Wheels!
DESCRIPTION:The Einstein Design Lab is coming to the Waupaca Area Public Library as part of the 2026 Wisconsin Science Festival. \nThis rolling makerspace includes 3D printers\, laser cutters\, laptops and lot’s of prototyping materials. Programs center on Design Thinking with activities such as tinkering\, guided projects\, design scrambles\, CAD and digital fabrication. Bring the family and observe this special makerspace and take part in a special project. \nWe thank the Einstein Project for the opportunity to host this event. For over three decades\, the Einstein Project has provided leadership in transformational change in STEM education in Wisconsin.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/makerspace-on-wheels/
LOCATION:Waupaca Area Public Library\, 107 S Main St\, Waupaca\, WI\, 54981
CATEGORIES:Technology, Math, and Engineering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Waupaca Area Public Library":MAILTO:preedy@waupacalibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T200000
DTSTAMP:20261007T022618Z
CREATED:20260915T002442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T022618Z
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SUMMARY:Crossroads of Ideas: Funding the Future of Science
DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Science Festival presents Crossroads of Ideas: Funding the Future of Science – How America Funds Discovery – Research\, Innovation\, and What Comes Next. \nHow we fund research shapes what questions get asked\, which ideas have the opportunity to grow\, and how discoveries move into the world. For decades\, the U.S. has relied heavily on a university-centered model\, but the landscape of research funding is evolving\, with new approaches and priorities emerging. \nJoin us for a conversation about the future of research funding in America. Panelists Sam Rikkers (Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.)\, Dorota Brzezinska (UW-Madison)\, and John Neis (Clarevia Ventures) will explore the opportunities and challenges of different models and consider what may be at stake for universities\, researchers\, industry\, and society as the nation rethinks how discovery is supported. Moderated by Maggie Brickerman (Wisconsin Technology Council) with opening remarks from Bassam Shakhashiri. \nRegistration is requested\, register here! This event will take place in the DeLuca Forum in the Discovery Building.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/crossroads-of-ideas-funding-the-future-of-science/
LOCATION:Discovery Building at UW-Madison\, 330 N Orchard St\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
CATEGORIES: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:20261020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T191500
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SUMMARY:Spinning Physics! Meet the TOPS EXPERT from an MGM movie & Learn to spin the skill top!
DESCRIPTION:-See the kinds of spinning tops used in an MGM movie! Hear the story of what it was like to work with the children stars\, and be on an MGM set for almost a month with Kieran Culkin and Macaulay Culkin. \n-Watch a demonstration of the skill tops that one throws\, plus a tiny top version\, too. Learn how to spin/throw this unique kind of top\, and receive one top and an autographed photo of the Tops Expert to keep. Ages 8-adult. \nAdvance 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/spinning-physics-meet-the-tops-expert-from-an-mgm-movie-learn-to-spin-the-skill-top/2026-10-20/2/
LOCATION:Spinning Top and Yo-Yo Museum\, 533 Milwaukee Ave\,\, Burlington\, WI\, 53105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Chemistry and Physics,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Spinning Top and Yo-Yo Museum":MAILTO:thetopmuseum@hotmail.com
GEO:42.6807052;-88.2773475
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T190000
DTSTAMP:20260818T133137Z
CREATED:20260818T133137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T133137Z
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SUMMARY:Forensic Crime Lab Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of real-life crime solving and forensic investigation! If you’ve ever been captivated by shows like CSI\, this presentation is your chance to see how forensic science works beyond the screen. You’ll explore the fascinating field services of the Wisconsin Crime Lab and discover how each area of analysis—from drug evidence to crime scene investigation—helps bring truth to light. Hear directly from an expert forensic analyst who will share stories of real courtroom drama\, unusual drug cases\, and haunting crime scenes. Get ready for an experience that’s as informative\, educational\, and unforgettable as it is thrilling. \nAbout the Presenter:\nBob Block is a resident of Oregon\, WI. He retired after working With the Wisconsin Crime Lab in Madison\, WI for 34 years before retiring as head of the drug identification unit having testified in courts of law 500 times as an expert witness. Bob is an active member of the Oregon Area Historical Society and has an interest in historic topics.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/forensic-crime-lab-presentation/
LOCATION:Monroe Public Library\, 925 16th Ave\, Monroe\, 53566\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sports, Health, and Medicine,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monroe Public Library":MAILTO:youthservices@monroepubliclibrary.org
GEO:42.6023727;-89.6406039
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T173000
DTSTAMP:20260810T142645Z
CREATED:20260810T142645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T142645Z
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SUMMARY:STEM Stations with Brown County 4-H
DESCRIPTION:Drop in and participate in hands-on\, interactive\, and exciting STEM stations hosted by Brown County 4-H. Join the fun and celebrate the Wisconsin Science Festival! All ages welcome.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/stem-stations-with-brown-county-4-h/
LOCATION:Brown County Library – Central Library\, 515 Pine St\, Green Bay\, WI\, 54301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technology, Math, and Engineering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brown County Central Library %E2%80%93 Youth Services Department":MAILTO:bc_library_children@browncountywi.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T141500
DTSTAMP:20261007T184939Z
CREATED:20261007T015544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T184939Z
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SUMMARY:Spinning Physics! Meet the TOPS EXPERT from an MGM movie & Learn to spin the skill top!
DESCRIPTION:-See the kinds of spinning tops used in an MGM movie! Hear the story of what it was like to work with the children stars\, and be on an MGM set for almost a month with Kieran Culkin and Macaulay Culkin. \n-Watch a demonstration of the skill tops that one throws\, plus a tiny top version\, too. Learn how to spin/throw this unique kind of top\, and receive one top and an autographed photo of the Tops Expert to keep. Ages 8-adult. \nAdvance 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/spinning-physics-meet-the-tops-expert-from-an-mgm-movie-learn-to-spin-the-skill-top/2026-10-20/1/
LOCATION:Spinning Top and Yo-Yo Museum\, 533 Milwaukee Ave\,\, Burlington\, WI\, 53105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Chemistry and Physics,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T133000
DTSTAMP:20260825T145841Z
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SUMMARY:Discovery Building Expo - Field Trip Day
DESCRIPTION:The Discovery Expo – Field Trip Day is designed for pre-registered school groups from across Wisconsin to visit the Discovery Building on UW-Madison’s campus and experience dozens of interactive\, hands-on exploration stations that feature STEM activities ranging from virtual reality to health and medicine\, chemistry\, physics demonstrations and more in addition to other add-on experiences across campus!  Explore the hands-on activities at your own pace and interact with scientists\, STEM professionals and students from UW-Madison and beyond! The Discovery Expo in the Discovery Building is a great opportunity for youth (grades K-12) to discover something new and exciting about science! \nRegistration has now closed. Only pre-registered groups are able to attend this event. \nNot able to attend in-person this year? Check out our virtual field trips! \nThe Discovery Building Expo – Field Trip Day is presented by the Morgridge Institute for Research Community Engagement Team. \n 
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/discovery-building-expo-field-trip-day/
LOCATION:Discovery Building at UW-Madison\, 330 N Orchard St\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Astronomy,Bacteria and Viruses,Chemistry and Physics,Nature and Environment,Sports, Health, and Medicine,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T220000
DTSTAMP:20260804T151902Z
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SUMMARY:Sarah Adelman Live in Madison
DESCRIPTION:New York comedian Sarah Adelman headlines The Rigby Pub for one night only! \nSarah Adelman is a born and bred New Yorker\, stand up comic\, and screenwriter (and former scientist). \nSarah’s comedy is regularly featured at the New York Comedy Club\, Union Hall\, DontTellComedy\, and more. \nShe is the creator\, host\, and EP of “BLOW MY MIND\,” an original social series on MadRealities with 50M+ views. In each episode\, Sarah sits down with a guest who presents her with a mind-blowing science fact. Sarah was an Ars Nova resident for the 2023-2024 season where she developed and premiered her one-woman show “EGG\,” called “a charming coming-of-age stand-up show” by New York Times comedy critic Jason Zinoman. EGG has been on a sold-out national tour. \nIn addition to her comedy and screenwriting\, Sarah regularly teaches science communication courses at universities. \nUse discount code “SARAH” at checkout to save 25% on ticket prices when you purchase tickets here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/sarah-adelman-live-in-madison/
LOCATION:Rigby Pub\, 119 East Main Street\, Madison\, 53703
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T193000
DTSTAMP:20260813T190920Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T190920Z
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SUMMARY:The Power of Forest Products: Kick Off Wisconsin Forest Products Week 2026!
DESCRIPTION:From the deep Northwoods roots to the products we use every day\, forestry is the beating heart of rural communities like Rhinelander. Help us toast to that legacy as we kick off Wisconsin Forest Products Week 2026 at Rhinelander Brewing Company! \nWe’re starting the night with inspiring opening remarks from Alicia Cramer\, Chief Operating Officer of the US Endowment for Forestry and Communities\, exploring how sustainable forestry powers our local economies\, creates jobs\, and keeps hometowns thriving.\nThen\, put your knowledge to the test in a multi-round Forestry & Forest Products Trivia Showdown! Battle for bragging rights and tons of great prizes as we dive into trivia on timber\, wildlife\, and everyday wood products. \nBring your forestry knowledge\, your appetite\, and the whole family! \nCheck out the Eventbrite page for more details and to register here. \nCheck out more Forest Products Week events here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/the-power-of-forest-products-kick-off-wisconsin-forest-products-week-2026/
LOCATION:Rhinelander Brewing Company\, 43 S Brown St.\, Rhinelander\, 54501
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink,Nature and Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Forestry Center":MAILTO:wfc@uwsp.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T173000
DTSTAMP:20260825T204453Z
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SUMMARY:All the Water in the World
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an hour of hands-on science activities that take you through the water cycle and let you learn more about this precious resource. UW-Madison Sea Grant‘s Water Librarian\, Anne Moser\, will lead this program and walk participants through all the experiments and activities.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/all-the-water-in-the-world/
LOCATION:Rosemary Garfoot Public Library\, 2107 Julius St\, Cross Plains\, WI\, 53528\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosemary Garfoot Public Library":MAILTO:csplib@rgpl.org
GEO:43.1138478;-89.6464458
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T113000
DTSTAMP:20260910T162937Z
CREATED:20260910T162937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T162937Z
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SUMMARY:WI Sci Fest Virtual Field Trip: Tour of the Core Repository with WGNHS
DESCRIPTION:Take a virtual tour of the Core Repository with the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey! These collections are essential to improving our scientific understanding of the geology and natural resources of the state of Wisconsin and include samples from over 2\,000 drillholes statewide. \nThis virtual field trip is open to any 3rd-8th grade school group. \nEducators must pre-register to receive webinar link (REGISTER HERE)
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/wi-sci-fest-virtual-field-trip-tour-of-the-core-repository-with-wgnhs/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Science Festival":MAILTO:info@wiscifest.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T104500
DTSTAMP:20260910T162845Z
CREATED:20260706T154603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T162845Z
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SUMMARY:WiSciFest Virtual Field Trip: Seeds and Leaves with ALNC
DESCRIPTION:Join Aldo Leopold Nature Center on a virtual adventure as we explore the fascinating world of seeds and leaves! Discover why leaves change color and fall from deciduous trees\, and learn about the five main ways plants disperse their seeds. Along the way\, we’ll journey through restored prairie\, wetland\, and woodland habitats\, observing the beauty of autumn and the strategies plants use to survive and reproduce. \nThis virtual field trip is open to any K-5th grade school group. \nEducators must pre-register to receive webinar link (REGISTER HERE)
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/virtual-field-trip-seeds-and-leaves/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Science Festival":MAILTO:info@wiscifest.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T100000
DTSTAMP:20260910T162959Z
CREATED:20260910T162959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T162959Z
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SUMMARY:WiSciFest Virtual Field Trip: Explore Maritime Careers with Calista Initiative
DESCRIPTION:The Calista Initiative provides STEM education programs focused on freshwater and marine science. Hear from the founder of The Calista Initiative and a marine biologist to learn more about maritime careers and how curiosity\, teamwork\, leadership\, and confidence can grow through water-based science and exploration. \nThis virtual field trip is open to any 6th-12th grade school group. \nEducators must pre-register to receive webinar link (REGISTER HERE)
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/wiscifest-virtual-field-trip-explore-maritime-careers-with-calista-initiative/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Science Festival":MAILTO:info@wiscifest.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T213000
DTSTAMP:20261006T131138Z
CREATED:20260804T183759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T131138Z
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SUMMARY:Stumble into Science Pub Crawl
DESCRIPTION:A guided pub crawl to some of Madison’s most iconic pubs\, with a science festival twist! Each pub will have researchers stationed there to answer your craziest questions about their research. Pub themes will range from microbiology to astronomy to cannabis research! Registration includes a lineup of exclusive Wisconsin Science Festival swag\, and more! \nCheck out the line up below: \n\n4:30pm – Check-in at Up North Pub\nUp North Pub – What ancient rocks can tell us about Wisconsin\, life\, and the universe\nOne Social Food Hall – Plants vs bacteria vs fungi: The Thunderdome\nMerchant – What doesn’t kill you mutates and tries again\nRigby Pub – Utilizing nature to tackle the plastic problem\nGenna’s – Microbes hidden in the workforce: beers to biofuels to biopharmaceuticals\nParadise Lounge – How the adolescent brain makes decisions\nGamma Ray – Cosmic rays\, neutrinos\, dark matter\, and other stuff that are going through your drink as we speak\n\nRegistration is required to get the full pub crawl experience (and special festival swag) – get your ticket here! \nAnyone is welcome to stop into a pub on the lineup to chat with a scientist but you must be registered to get your festival swag and travel with the pack.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/stumble-into-science/
LOCATION:Downtown Madison\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Astronomy,Bacteria and Viruses,Chemistry and Physics,Food and Drink,Nature and Environment,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Science Festival":MAILTO:info@wiscifest.org
GEO:43.0833196;-89.3724769
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T143000
DTSTAMP:20260914T202345Z
CREATED:20260914T202345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T202345Z
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SUMMARY:WI Book Festival Author Event: A Little More Social - How Small Choices Create Unexpected Happiness\, Health\, and Connection (Nicholas Epley)
DESCRIPTION:October 18th\n1:30-2:30pm\nCentral Library – Lower-Level Program Room \nPresented in partnership with the Wisconsin Book Festival. \nThere is a paradox at the core of human life. We are a highly social species uniquely equipped to connect with other people and doing so is better for us. Yet we so often choose to be unsocial. We avoid talking to the stranger who sits next to us. We struggle to move beyond small talk with an acquaintance. We are reluctant to express our gratitude to people we appreciate. Every day\, we avoid opportunities to connect with strangers\, neighbors\, colleagues\, friends\, and family. By missing those moments\, we miss out on all the benefits of a more social life—one that is happier and healthier for everyone. \nUniversity of Chicago psychologist and author of Mindwise\, Nicholas Epley has spent his career studying the way we connect\, and he has found that our social fears often keep us from reaching out. But Epley shows us how to seize the small moments with insights such as: \n\nSocial connection is a choice we make based on expectations about how others will respond to us—expectations that tend to be overly pessimistic.\nIntroverts and extroverts alike benefit from choosing to be a little more social.\nMistaken expectations can cause us to avoid interacting in ways that create strong connections—such as having a conversation—in favor of less satisfying interactions—such as social media or texting.\nWhile many books promise one big fix\, making a habit of small connections is much more likely to improve your life.\nThe habits and practices that Epley advocates are approachable. The beauty of this book is that small acts have an outsized impact on the most important parts of our lives.\n\nBridging the gap between two people is easier than we think\, and success more likely\, if we choose to be a little more social. \nIn conversation with Shannon Henry Kleiber. \nCheck out more Wisconsin Book Festival & Wisconsin Science Festival partner events here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/wi-book-festival-author-event-a-little-more-social-how-small-choices-create-unexpected-happiness-health-and-connection-nicholas-epley/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T191839Z
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SUMMARY:WI Book Festival Author Event: Zameen: Pakistani Roots\, Wisconsin Soil (Sultan Ahmed\, Kayla Gendron)
DESCRIPTION:October 18th\n12-1pm\nCentral Library\, Lower-Level Program Room \nPresented in partnership with the Wisconsin Book Festival. \nZameen means land\, and this cookbook is an argument firmly rooted in the soil upon which it was written.\n\nIn his debut cookbook\, chef Sultan Ahmed of Sultan Restaurant reimagines Pakistani cooking through the bounty of the Wisconsin landscape. Nihari is prepared with Wisconsin-farmed beef. Raitas are created using fresh Wisconsin yogurt. Combining techniques and inspiration from around the globe\, Zameen is a gateway into a bold new cosmopolitan cuisine.\nThese are not thirty-minute meals. Zameen asks you to slow down. Toast and grind your own spices\, braise slowly without an Insta-pot\, taste and adapt. Spices are measured in relative parts rather than fixed spoonfuls\, because no two jars of turmeric are ever the same\, and the only true judge of flavor is your palette. Great spice cookery is a conversation. \nOrganized around the Midwest growing year\, the recipes move through the seasons\, showcasing the bounty of Midwest agriculture throughout the year. The staple Friday fish fry is reimagined with Punjabi spices and sardines\, and the classic gulab jamun is enhanced with Wisconsin maple syrup. Each recipe is grounded in technique and intention\, paying respect to the cultures and cuisines which inspire the dish. \nZameen is a product of a first-generation Pakistani immigrant’s journey from a courtyard kitchen in Karachi to his own dining room in Wisconsin. It is a serious technical instruction in cooking which insists that Pakistani cuisine belongs among the great cooking traditions of the world. Food cannot be constrained by national borders. \nCheck out more Wisconsin Book Festival & Wisconsin Science Festival partner events here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/wi-book-festival-author-event-zameen-pakistani-roots-wisconsin-soil-sultan-ahmed-kayla-gendron/
LOCATION:Madison Public Library – Central Library\, 201 W Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink,Literacy,Wisconsin Book Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T220000
DTSTAMP:20260727T195312Z
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SUMMARY:Off Book - The Improvised Musical
DESCRIPTION:Off Book – The Improvised Musical is coming to Madison! Comedians Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino create a completely improvised musical in an attempt to combat the notion that musicals should be “carefully crafted” or “thought out at all.” This show will have a special science theme in celebration of the Wisconsin Science Festival so come ready to yes\, and…science! Show starts at 8pm at the Barrymore Theatre. GA doors open at 7pm. \nPurchase your tickets here! \nZach Reino and Jessica McKenna are a versatile musical comedy duo. They wrote and composed music for the WGA award-winning Peacock Series Baking It starring Maya Rudolph\, Amy Poehler and Andy Samberg. The duo has also written songs and musical sketches for the hit animation show Rick and Morty\, Party Over Here (a Fox sketch show produced by The Lonely Island)\, the Peacock series Pitch Perfect: Bumper In Berlin\, Buzzfeed\, FunnyOrDie and Nickelodeon. Zach and Jess are currently developing TV and Film projects with Amy Poehler’s Paper Kite Productions\, David Wain (The State\, Role Models\, Wanderlust) and Elizabeth Banks’ Brownstone Productions. They also created and starred in Serious Music\, a digital series for ABC.  \nTheir improvised musical podcast Off Book has been praised by various online publications including Indie Wire\, USA Today\, Parade\, AV Club and Splitsider and been featured at Comedy Central’s Clusterfest Festival\, Moontower\, the world renowned Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal\, and the Netflix Is A Joke Festival in LA. Zach and Jess were listed as one of Vulture’s “Comedians You Should and Will Know” and in early 2019 they released their first full-length musical comedy album The Calendar Album with Comedy Dynamics.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/off-book-the-improvised-musical/
LOCATION:Barrymore Theatre\, 2090 Atwood Ave\, Madison\, 53704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T220000
DTSTAMP:20260910T135418Z
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SUMMARY:Washburn Observatory Open House
DESCRIPTION:We will be opening the Observatory to the public regardless of weather\, though we hope for favorable weather so we can use the telescope to look at some astronomical objects! Come see the historic 15.6″ Clark refractor and enjoy the view of the night sky atop beautiful Observatory Hill\, following traditions of our ancestors for over 10\,000 years. The dome is open to the outside air so dress appropriately. Food and drinks\, as well as flash photography are not allowed in the observatory. \nIn the event that weather is not favorable on the 17th\, the Observatory will be open on October 24th from 7-10pm.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/washburn-observatory-open-house/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Washburn Observatory\, 1401 Observatory Dr\, Madison\, 53706
CATEGORIES:Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T230000
DTSTAMP:20260819T132926Z
CREATED:20260819T132926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T132926Z
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SUMMARY:Family Astronomy Night
DESCRIPTION:We have shows running all day and special showings of our feature astronomy show (Space Aliens) and family laser show (Moonwitch/Fright Light) in the evening. Wrapping things up\, we’ll have our Pink Floyd Double Feature at 9 p.m. \nFeel free to dress up and trick or treat at the box office! \nGet tickets here: https://barlow.winnebagocountywi.gov/show-schedule \nWeather permitting\, we’ll have telescopes out to see the Moon and planets! \nCome on out and see us and explore the stars!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/family-astronomy-night/
LOCATION:Barlow Planetarium\, 1478 Midway Road\, Menasha\, 54952\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T173000
DTSTAMP:20260914T190820Z
CREATED:20260914T190820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T190820Z
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SUMMARY:WI Book Festival Author Event: Stone Age Astronaut (Liam Callanan)
DESCRIPTION:October 17th\n4:30-5:30pm\nCentral Library – Community Room 302 \nPresented in partnership with the Wisconsin Book Festival. \nAward-winning author Liam Callanan uncovers the astonishing life of Lester Maitland—the Milwaukee-born aviator who\, in 1927\, became the first person to fly to Hawaii\, earning national acclaim on par with Charles Lindbergh’s transatlantic triumph. For a brief moment\, the two men shared headlines\, White House invitations\, and fame. But while Lindbergh’s legacy grew\, Maitland’s all but vanished. \nCallanan brings Maitland back into the spotlight\, tracing his meteoric early career: flight instructor at nineteen; one of the US Army’s first test pilots; the first American to fly faster than 200 mph; and the pioneering airman whose Pacific crossing earned him the Distinguished Flying Cross. \nJust twenty-two days after becoming Executive Officer of the Far East Air Service Command—and one day after Pearl Harbor—Maitland witnessed the destruction of much of the Far East Air Force in the Philippines. Later\, he commanded the 386th Bomb Group in Europe\, making him World War II’s oldest bomber pilot\, only to be abruptly and mysteriously retired weeks before D-Day. After the war\, Maitland experienced a series of professional and personal disappointments\, and he quietly faded into obscurity. He eventually became an Episcopal priest\, serving small parishes far from the glamour of his early days in the cockpit. \nThe pages of Stone Age Astronaut hum with the tension and excitement of early aviation\, rendered in a richly detailed narrative and Callanan’s research—spanning archives\, newspapers\, interviews\, and travel to key sites—to reveal the remarkable sweep of Lester Maitland’s world. Along the way\, readers encounter a constellation of notable figures\, including Amelia Earhart\, Billy Mitchell\, Ernest Hemingway\, Gerald Ford\, and Harry Houdini. With sparkling prose and a storyteller’s instinct for detail\, Callanan resurrects a man whose life intersected with major events\, eras\, and personalities—but who has inexplicably slipped through the cracks of American memory. A gripping portrait of ambition\, innovation\, fame\, failure\, and reinvention—and the enduring human urge to fly—Stone Age Astronaut ensures that Lester Maitland’s extraordinary story will no longer be forgotten. \nIn conversation with Jeff Oloizia. \nCheck out more Wisconsin Book Festival & Wisconsin Science Festival partner events here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/wi-book-festival-author-event-stone-age-astronaut-liam-callanan/
LOCATION:Madison Public Library – Central Library\, 201 W Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literacy,Wisconsin Book Festival
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SUMMARY:Science & Soccer with Forward Madison FC
DESCRIPTION:Get hands-on with science and soccer at Breese Stevens Field before the Forward Madison FC match on October 17th! Gates open at 4pm and match attendees will be able to explore hands-on science stations right up until kick-off at 5pm. A portion of ticket sales will go to support the Wisconsin Science Festival. Hands-on science activities are available with the purchase of a ticket to the Forward Madison FC match on October 17th. Purchase tickets here or using the link below. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to support the Wisconsin Science Festival!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/science-soccer-with-forward-madison-fc/
LOCATION:Breese Stevens Field\, 917 E. Mifflin St.\, Madison\, 53703
CATEGORIES:Sports, Health, and Medicine
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SUMMARY:WI Book Festival Author Event: A Womb of One's Own (Tara Mulder)
DESCRIPTION:October 17th\n3-4pm\nMadison Museum of Contemporary Art – Lecture Hall \nPresented in partnership with the Wisconsin Book Festival. \nPresented in partnership with the Wisconsin Science Festival. \nA bold new history of women’s health\, brought to life through ancient women’s stories of pregnancy and birth. \nIn the well-trod history of the Roman Empire\, a pivotal moment has long gone unnoticed: It was in ancient Rome that medical men first set their sights on childbirth\, the traditional domain of female midwives. \nTaking us to the dawn of Western obstetrics\, A Womb of One’s Own offers a feminist account of how\, against a long tradition of midwifery\, male doctors began claiming authority in reproductive matters\, with an emphasis on theoretical rather than practical knowledge. Their intrusion paved the way for the later criminalization of midwives and the cloaking of childbirth in secrecy and shame. \nYet communities of Roman women continued to help each other through the journey from preconception to postpartum\, guided by their own experience and the expertise of midwives. Tara Mulder recovers stories of ancient women living and resisting as they sought autonomy over their bodies and their health. Recounting their experiences in vivid\, intimate detail\, she reveals how old our modern conflicts about birth truly are. \nIn conversation with Kate Phelps. \nCheck out more Wisconsin Book Festival & Wisconsin Science Festival partner events here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/wi-book-festival-author-event-a-womb-of-ones-own-tara-mulder/
LOCATION:Madison Museum of Contemporary Art\, 227 State St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literacy,Wisconsin Book Festival
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