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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T180000
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SUMMARY:Stumble into Science
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. We will be leaving from Science on the Square! Pubs and research areas will be listed here once confirmed. \nRegistration is required to get the full pub crawl experience (and special festival swag) – registration link coming soon! \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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T083000
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SUMMARY:School's Out Science Day
DESCRIPTION:School’s out! Come spend the day outdoors at the Lussier Heritage Center. Youth will spend the day exploring outside through a variety of activities including possibly prairie adventures\, canoeing\, fishing\, fort building\, snowshoeing\, sledding\, and more! Activities will be based on weather and time of year. A snack will be provided. Please pack an extra pair of clothes\, weather appropriate clothes\, closed toed shoes\, and a lunch. Lunch will not be provided. October 16th date will focus on exploring natural resources and environmental science! \nAge: 5-12*\nCost: $70 per child. \nExtended care is available 4 – 5:30 pm for an additional $10 (there is no morning extended care). *Child must turn 5 before 9/1/26. \nRegister here! \nAccessibility and Language Access:\nOur department is committed to providing meaningful access to our programs and resources to all individuals\, regardless of primary language or ability. If you need language assistance services or an accessibility modification for this program\, please submit this request form a minimum of 10 business days before the program to make the request. Please note\, it is not possible for all programs to be modified.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/schools-out-science-day/
LOCATION:Lussier Family Heritage Center\, 3101 Lake Farm Rd\, Madison\, WI\, 53713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T183000
DTSTAMP:20260729T132221Z
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SUMMARY:Curiosity in Motion: Ocean Science Adventure Lab
DESCRIPTION:Dive into a hands-on ocean science adventure with The Calista Initiative! \nKids and families will explore the fascinating science of the underwater world through interactive experiments\, real-world exploration concepts\, and guided discovery activities inspired by scubas diving and marine science. \nParticipants will investigate buoyancy\, density\, pressure\, ecosystems\, adaptation\, and ocean exploration while building floating clay boats\, experimenting with Cartesian divers\, and discovering how scientists and divers explore the sea. \nDesigned to spark curiosity and confidence\, this experience encourages participants to think like explorers\, engineers\, and marine scientists while learning through observation\, experimentation\, and teamwork. \nHosted by The Calista Initiative in Green Bay\, WI. \nThis is a family-friendly\, hands-on science experience ideal for elementary and middle-school age students. No swimming or scuba experience required. \nSpace is limited to 20 participants to ensure a highly interactive hands-on experience. Additional sessions may be added based on community interest and registration demand.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/curiosity-in-motion-ocean-science-adventure-lab/
LOCATION:The Kroc Center\, 1315 Lime Kiln Rd\, Green Bay\, 54311\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chemistry and Physics,Nature and Environment,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T230000
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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: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:20261019T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T160000
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SUMMARY:School’s Out Science Day
DESCRIPTION:School’s out! Come spend the day outdoors at the Lussier Heritage Center. Youth will spend the day exploring outside through a variety of activities including possibly prairie adventures\, canoeing\, fishing\, fort building\, snowshoeing\, sledding\, and more! Activities will be based on weather and time of year. A snack will be provided. Please pack an extra pair of clothes\, weather appropriate clothes\, closed toed shoes\, and a lunch. Lunch will not be provided. October 19th will be centered around environmental science. \nAge: 5-12*\nCost: $70 per child. \nRegister here! \nExtended care is available 4 – 5:30 pm for an additional $10 (there is no morning extended care). *Child must turn 5 before 9/1/26. \nAccessibility and Language Access:\nOur department is committed to providing meaningful access to our programs and resources to all individuals\, regardless of primary language or ability. If you need language assistance services or an accessibility modification for this program\, please submit this request form a minimum of 10 business days before the program to make the request. Please note\, it is not possible for all programs to be modified.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/schools-out-science-day-2/
LOCATION:Lussier Family Heritage Center\, 3101 Lake Farm Rd\, Madison\, WI\, 53713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T153000
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SUMMARY:Forest Products Week Tour: Rhinelander School Forest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of the Cedric A. Vig Outdoor Classroom\, the Rhinelander School District’s outdoor education and recreation center! CAVOC fosters environmental stewardship and lifelong learning through a dynamic outdoor curriculum. It combines structured and unstructured activities\, expert-led experiences\, and interdisciplinary teaching to develop socially and environmentally responsible citizens. Community engagement is core to its mission\, with programs like trail access\, lodge rentals\, and a Challenge Ropes Course encouraging collaboration and shared responsibility for the environment. \nParticipants will see the CAVOC lodge and grounds\, which includes the inside of the lodge itself (Great Room\, Rominsky Room\, Lu Berndt Classroom\, Animal Museum\, and Creation Lab). We will walk to the Long Lake pier and also the Bog Walk trail. Participants will also see part of the high ropes course as well as the outdoor Playscape area. \nPlease see full event details and register on the Eventbrite page here. \nCheck out more Forest Products Week events here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/forest-products-week-tour-rhinelander-school-forest/
LOCATION:Rhinelander School Forest\, 4321 S. Shore Dr.\, Rhinelander\, 54501
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Forestry Center":MAILTO:wfc@uwsp.edu
GEO:45.6274808;-89.3447891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T193000
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CREATED:20260809T200310Z
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:20261019T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T200000
DTSTAMP:20260821T135142Z
CREATED:20260821T135142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T135142Z
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SUMMARY:Star Party on the Patio
DESCRIPTION:Registration required. For all ages. \nStar Party on the Library Patio. John from Driftless Stargazing will set up a telescope and binoculars so viewers can see the Moon\, planets\, star clusters\, nebulae\, and galaxies. Learn about seasonal constellations and passing satellites along with information about telescopes and binoculars for home use. \nIf the sky conditions are not good on October 19th\, then the alternate date is Tuesday\, October 20th.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/star-party-on-the-patio/
LOCATION:Oregon Public Library\, 200 N. Alpine Parkway\, Oregon\, 53575
CATEGORIES:Astronomy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oregon Public Library":MAILTO:orelib@oregonlibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T220000
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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:20261020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T110000
DTSTAMP:20260813T190954Z
CREATED:20260809T200033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T190954Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Products Week Tour: ND Paper's Biron Paper Mill
DESCRIPTION:ND Paper is a U.S.-based manufacturer of high-quality pulp\, paper\, and packaging products. Located on the Wisconsin River\, our Biron Division is helping ND Paper expand into the packaging market. Our Biron team specializes in producing in-demand packaging products such as medium corrugated and linerboard grades. \nND Paper’s Biron Mill is a 100% recycled fiber operation. This tour will see one of two paper machines and one of two old corrugated cardboard plants that support those machines. \nPlease see full event details and register on the Eventbrite page here. \nCheck out more Forest Products Week events here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/forest-products-week-tour-nd-papers-biron-paper-mill/
LOCATION:ND Paper Biron Paper Mill\, 621 N Biron Dr.\, Wisconsin Rapids\, 54494
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Forestry Center":MAILTO:wfc@uwsp.edu
GEO:44.4290655;-89.7809995
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T133000
DTSTAMP:20260825T145841Z
CREATED:20250804T142524Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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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ORGANIZER;CN="Morgridge Institute for Research":MAILTO:vblair@morgridge.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T110000
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SUMMARY:Forest Products Week Tour: Domtar's Nekoosa Paper Mill
DESCRIPTION:Domtar’s Nekossa paper mill is a fully integrated specialty paper mill that produces a variety of products and annually produces about 168\,000 tons of paper. The facility has three paper machines and one fiber line\, and has the capability of generating 100% of its electricity. Tours will include presentations on the paper making process and the manufacturing process in the mill\, as well as the woodyard and chip dock areas. \nPlease see the full event details and register on the Eventbrite page here. \nCheck out more Forest Products Week events here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/forest-products-week-tour-domtars-nekoosa-paper-mill/2026-10-20/1/
LOCATION:Domtar’s Nekoosa mill\, 301 Point Basse Ave.\, Nekoosa\, 54457
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Forestry Center":MAILTO:wfc@uwsp.edu
GEO:44.3147369;-89.8955288
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Domtar’s Nekoosa mill 301 Point Basse Ave. Nekoosa 54457;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=301 Point Basse Ave.:geo:-89.8955288,44.3147369
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T120000
DTSTAMP:20260814T133542Z
CREATED:20260814T133542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T133542Z
UID:10001695-1792490400-1792497600@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:Forest Products Week Tour: Chuck Wagner Tree Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of a 79-acre private forest that has been managed for aspen regeneration and Emerald Ash Borer damage. See where 25 acres has been clear cut to promote aspen regeneration and the successful regrowth that has occurred in only four years. You’ll also see different strategies in action for protecting seedlings and new growth from deer browse. \nSee full event details and register on the Eventbrite page here. \nCheck out more Forest Products Week events here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/forest-products-week-tour-chuck-wagner-tree-farm/
LOCATION:Wagner Tree Farm\, E1934 County Road S\, Luxemburg\, 54217
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Forestry Center":MAILTO:wfc@uwsp.edu
GEO:44.6184759;-87.671001
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wagner Tree Farm E1934 County Road S Luxemburg 54217;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=E1934 County Road S:geo:-87.671001,44.6184759
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T143000
DTSTAMP:20260814T133610Z
CREATED:20260814T133610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T133610Z
UID:10001697-1792503000-1792506600@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:Forest Products Week Tour: Domtar's Nekoosa Paper Mill
DESCRIPTION:Domtar’s Nekossa paper mill is a fully integrated specialty paper mill that produces a variety of products and annually produces about 168\,000 tons of paper. The facility has three paper machines and one fiber line\, and has the capability of generating 100% of its electricity. Tours will include presentations on the paper making process and the manufacturing process in the mill\, as well as the woodyard and chip dock areas. \nPlease see the full event details and register on the Eventbrite page here. \nCheck out more Forest Products Week events here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/forest-products-week-tour-domtars-nekoosa-paper-mill/2026-10-20/2/
LOCATION:Domtar’s Nekoosa mill\, 301 Point Basse Ave.\, Nekoosa\, 54457
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Nekoosa-Mill.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Forestry Center":MAILTO:wfc@uwsp.edu
GEO:44.3147369;-89.8955288
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Domtar’s Nekoosa mill 301 Point Basse Ave. Nekoosa 54457;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=301 Point Basse Ave.:geo:-89.8955288,44.3147369
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T173000
DTSTAMP:20260819T134255Z
CREATED:20260706T154656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T134255Z
UID:10001077-1792512000-1792517400@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:Strawberries\, Gummies\, and You ~ DNA food fun
DESCRIPTION:Explore DNA with food! \nJoin us for Strawberries\, Gummies\, and You on Tuesday\, October 20\, 2026\, from 4:00 to 5:30 pm at the Bloomer Public Library.\nFor ages 6 and up. Families are welcome to work together. \nThis engaging\, hands-on workshop combines a classic biology experiment with a fun\, interactive craft to teach fundamental science concepts to children as we do Strawberry DNA Extraction and Candy DNA Strands. \nRegistration for this event opens on October 1\, 2026\, by calling 715-568-2384 or online at bit.ly/registerBPL to ensure adequate supplies are on hand.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/strawberries-gummies-and-you-dna-food-fun/
LOCATION:GE Bleskacek Family Memorial (Bloomer) Public Library\, 1519 17th Ave\, Bloomer\, WI\, 54724\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chemistry and Physics,Sports, Health, and Medicine
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ORGANIZER;CN="GE Bleskacek Family Memorial (Bloomer) Public Library":MAILTO:director@bloomerpubliclibrary.org
GEO:45.0997944;-91.4922931
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=GE Bleskacek Family Memorial (Bloomer) Public Library 1519 17th Ave Bloomer WI 54724 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1519 17th Ave:geo:-91.4922931,45.0997944
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T113000
DTSTAMP:20260814T133646Z
CREATED:20260814T133646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T133646Z
UID:10001698-1792576800-1792582200@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:Forest Products Week Tour: Central Wisconsin Woodworking Corporation
DESCRIPTION:Central Wisconsin Woodworking Corporation is a full service manufacturer of high-end architectural woodwork\, casework\, and custom interiors. They offer design services\, project management\, shop drawings\, finishing\, delivery\, and installation. \nGuests will tour from the beginning of our manufacturing process to when a unit ships out of the front door. The tour will start at receiving and end at shipping\, with brief stops at the manufacturing areas in between as the product goes from lumber to a finished product. The tour also includes a look at the drafting\, estimating\, and project management areas. \nPlease see the full event details and register on the Eventbrite page here. \nCheck out more Forest Products Week events here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/forest-products-week-tour-central-wisconsin-woodworking-corporation/
LOCATION:Central Wisconsin Woodworking Corporation\, 6155 Mesker Street\, Weston\, 54476
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Forestry Center":MAILTO:wfc@uwsp.edu
GEO:44.9010142;-89.555586
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Central Wisconsin Woodworking Corporation 6155 Mesker Street Weston 54476;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6155 Mesker Street:geo:-89.555586,44.9010142
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260814T133903Z
CREATED:20260814T133903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T133903Z
UID:10001702-1792578600-1792584000@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:Forest Products Week Tour: Wilson State Nursery
DESCRIPTION:The Wilson State Nursery is the last remaining seedling production nursery operated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. We grow 40 species of bareroot native tree and shrub seedlings for sale to Wisconsin landowners\, as well as for reforestation on public lands. We distributed 4 million seedlings over a 5-week period this spring\, and we anticipate similar numbers next April. \nRegistration is required. Please see the full event details and register on the Eventbrite page here. \nCheck out more Forest Products Week events here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/forest-products-week-tour-wilson-state-nursery/
LOCATION:Wilson State Nursery\, 5350 State Rd 133\, Boscobel\, 53805
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Forestry Center":MAILTO:wfc@uwsp.edu
GEO:43.1441072;-90.6921315
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wilson State Nursery 5350 State Rd 133 Boscobel 53805;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5350 State Rd 133:geo:-90.6921315,43.1441072
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T150000
DTSTAMP:20260814T133739Z
CREATED:20260814T133739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T133739Z
UID:10001699-1792587600-1792594800@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:Forest Products Week Tour: Forest Products Lab
DESCRIPTION:Take a peek inside the nation’s only federal forest products laboratory! The Forest Products Laboratory is a national research laboratory operating under the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. The Lab is responsible for scientific research on wood and developing innovative wood products. The Forest Products Laboratory collaborates in partnership with academia\, private companies\, industry\, and governmental agencies. As a world-class wood utilization research laboratory and wood research institute\, the Forest Products Laboratory has been contributing to and developing innovative ways to utilize the nation’s forest resources since 1910. \nRegistration is required. Please see the full event details and register on the Eventbrite page here. \nCheck out more Forest Products Week events here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/forest-products-week-tour-forest-products-lab/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:Forest Products Lab\, 1 Gifford Pinchot Drive\, Madison\, 53726
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Forestry Center":MAILTO:wfc@uwsp.edu
GEO:43.0751856;-89.4274903
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Forest Products Lab 1 Gifford Pinchot Drive Madison 53726;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Gifford Pinchot Drive:geo:-89.4274903,43.0751856
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T190000
DTSTAMP:20260727T194840Z
CREATED:20260727T194840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T194840Z
UID:10001098-1792605600-1792609200@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:Weather Machine Outdoor Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Discover the basics of the Earth’s “Weather Machine” – sun\, air\, water\, land and ice. We’ll learn how the global weather machine is responsible for Wisconsin’s climate and compare our climate to different regions of the world. We’ll also head outside on the Retzer trails to measure current weather conditions and make predictions about our weather based on the season. \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/weather-machine-outdoor-classroom/
LOCATION:Retzer Nature Center\, S14 W28167 Madison St\, Waukesha\, WI\, 53188\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Retzer Nature Center":MAILTO:retzer@waukeshacounty.gov
GEO:43.0138786;-88.3123005
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=S14 W28167 Madison St:geo:-88.3123005,43.0138786
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T203000
DTSTAMP:20260727T194759Z
CREATED:20260727T194759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T194759Z
UID:10001099-1792609200-1792614600@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:Wisconsin Weather and Planetarium Show
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Planetarium Show and a presentation to understand more about Wisconsin’s Weather and Climate. Enjoy the show – Up in the Air! Rainbows\, Aurora\, Meteors & More and learn about our weather and climate presented by Amanda Latham\, Climate Outreach Specialist with the WI State Climatology Office.\nUp in the Air! Rainbows\, Aurora\, Meteors & More! is a fun\, family planetarium show celebrating the sky above! Join our two rollicking and rambunctious narrators—“Air” & “Space” as they explore cool sky sights like rainbows\, clouds\, lightning & thunder\, aurora\, meteors\, and sun dogs! Yes\, sun dogs! Get amazed by the air you breathe every day and what else is Up in the Air! Up in the Air! is a 25-minute original production of the Daniel M. Soref Planetarium at the Milwaukee Public Museum. After the Planetarium Show learn more about Wisconsin’s Weather and Climate with Amanda Latham\, Climate Outreach Specialist with the WI State Climatology Office. \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/wisconsin-weather-and-planetarium-show/
LOCATION:Retzer Nature Center\, S14 W28167 Madison St\, Waukesha\, WI\, 53188\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Retzer Nature Center":MAILTO:retzer@waukeshacounty.gov
GEO:43.0138786;-88.3123005
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=S14 W28167 Madison St:geo:-88.3123005,43.0138786
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T113000
DTSTAMP:20260814T133807Z
CREATED:20260814T133807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T133807Z
UID:10001701-1792663200-1792668600@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:Forest Products Week Tour: Menominee Tribal Enterprises
DESCRIPTION:Menominee Tribal Enterprises is dedicated to the traditions of responsible forestry and providing lumber of unsurpassed quality to its customers. MTE promotes a timber harvesting practice that removes timber according to vigor of the trees rather than their size. Foresters evaluate each tree for removal. The selection method results in a forest where all classes of healthy trees are thriving. It is our passion to share our story to others who can achieve the same success we have today. \nRegistration is required. Please see the full event details and register on the Eventbrite page here. \nCheck out more Forest Products Week events here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/forest-products-week-tour-menominee-tribal-enterprises/
LOCATION:Menominee Tribal Enterprises\, N3580 Hwy 47\, Neopit\, 54150
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Forestry Center":MAILTO:wfc@uwsp.edu
GEO:44.9816368;-88.8295608
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Menominee Tribal Enterprises N3580 Hwy 47 Neopit 54150;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=N3580 Hwy 47:geo:-88.8295608,44.9816368
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T120000
DTSTAMP:20260814T133739Z
CREATED:20260814T133739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T133739Z
UID:10001700-1792663200-1792670400@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:Forest Products Week Tour: Forest Products Lab
DESCRIPTION:Take a peek inside the nation’s only federal forest products laboratory! The Forest Products Laboratory is a national research laboratory operating under the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. The Lab is responsible for scientific research on wood and developing innovative wood products. The Forest Products Laboratory collaborates in partnership with academia\, private companies\, industry\, and governmental agencies. As a world-class wood utilization research laboratory and wood research institute\, the Forest Products Laboratory has been contributing to and developing innovative ways to utilize the nation’s forest resources since 1910. \nRegistration is required. Please see the full event details and register on the Eventbrite page here. \nCheck out more Forest Products Week events here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/forest-products-week-tour-forest-products-lab/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:Forest Products Lab\, 1 Gifford Pinchot Drive\, Madison\, 53726
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Forestry Center":MAILTO:wfc@uwsp.edu
GEO:43.0751856;-89.4274903
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Forest Products Lab 1 Gifford Pinchot Drive Madison 53726;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Gifford Pinchot Drive:geo:-89.4274903,43.0751856
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260814T202637Z
CREATED:20260814T133936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T202637Z
UID:10001703-1792677600-1792684800@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:Forest Products Week Tour: Priority Timberlands
DESCRIPTION:Priority Timberlands is a family tree farm led by Ross Prior\, the Wisconsin Tree Farmer of the Year in 2024. His company is made up of three properties\, The Pines\, The Oaks\, and The Hardwoods. This tour will be of the red pine plantation that is managed for utility pole production. The property is currently being marked for a timber sale\, and you’ll learn from both the landowner and the purchasing mill industrial forester about how the forest is managed and harvested for utility poles. \nRegistration is required. Please see the full event details and register on the Eventbrite page here. \nCheck out more Forest Products Week events here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/forest-products-week-tour-priority-timberlands/
LOCATION:Priority Timberlands\, N6773 Devils Lake Rd\, Crivitz\, 54114
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Forestry Center":MAILTO:wfc@uwsp.edu
GEO:45.2059316;-88.0679672
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Priority Timberlands N6773 Devils Lake Rd Crivitz 54114;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=N6773 Devils Lake Rd:geo:-88.0679672,45.2059316
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T190000
DTSTAMP:20260801T130829Z
CREATED:20260801T130829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T130829Z
UID:10001124-1792690200-1792695600@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:The Magic of Glass: Bubbles and Flames
DESCRIPTION:October 2026 marks the 100th year anniversary of world-renowned magician Harry Houdini’s death. Join the Museum in this month-long celebration of his legacy by learning about the “magic” (A.K.A science) of glass! \nClass participants will observe a flameworking demonstration from local artist\, Beth Wenger-Johnstone\, and get the opportunity to create their own custom 4-inch circular suncatcher using bubble paint! \nRiley Seib\, Instructor & Beth Wenger-Johnstone\, Demonstrator \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/the-magic-of-glass-bubbles-and-flames/
LOCATION:Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass\, 165 N Park Ave\, Neenah\, WI\, 54956\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass":MAILTO:kositzke@bmmglass.com
GEO:44.1818381;-88.4455746
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass 165 N Park Ave Neenah WI 54956 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=165 N Park Ave:geo:-88.4455746,44.1818381
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T210000
DTSTAMP:20260818T134919Z
CREATED:20250804T151906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T134919Z
UID:10000141-1792695600-1792702800@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:The WhySci Variety Show
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to rock your curiosity at the Why Sci Variety Show—a high-energy mashup of science talks\, artful performances\, and live music! \nHosted by the always-entertaining Ben Rush! \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! \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
GEO:43.0744499;-89.3809213
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Majestic Theatre 115 King St Madison WI 53703 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=115 King St:geo:-89.3809213,43.0744499
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T120000
DTSTAMP:20260814T134209Z
CREATED:20260814T134209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T134209Z
UID:10001704-1792744200-1792756800@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
SUMMARY:Wisconsin's Forests in Action: Science\, Engineering\, and Innovation
DESCRIPTION:As the culmination of Forest Products Week\, UW-Stevens Point’s College of Natural Resources will be hosting a morning of hands-on learning opportunities for high school students in Wisconsin at the Boston School Forest! Activities will be hosted by LEAF – Wisconsin’s K-12 Forestry Education Program\, the CNR’s Forestry Department\, the Paper Science Department\, Wisconsin Forestry Center\, the Wisconsin Institute for Sustainable Technology\, WI DNR\, and forest industry partners. \nThis event is for pre-registered high school groups only. Please see the full event details and registration information on the Eventbrite page here. \nCheck out more Forest Products Week events here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/wisconsins-forests-in-action-science-engineering-and-innovation/
LOCATION:Boston School Forest\, 5084 Lincoln Ave.\, Plover\, 54467
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Forestry Center":MAILTO:wfc@uwsp.edu
GEO:44.4367311;-89.5409177
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Boston School Forest 5084 Lincoln Ave. Plover 54467;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5084 Lincoln Ave.:geo:-89.5409177,44.4367311
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T210000
DTSTAMP:20260831T212500Z
CREATED:20260818T145312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T212500Z
UID:10001719-1792783800-1792789200@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
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 lie 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 event is free but registration is required to ensure adequate seating. Reserve your free tickets here! \nThis event will take place in Collins Recital Hall in the Hamel Music Center.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/soundwaves-origins-the-birth-of-everything/
LOCATION:Hamel Music Center\, 740 University Ave\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Astronomy,Chemistry and Physics
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Science Festival":MAILTO:info@wiscifest.org
GEO:43.0733767;-89.3979595
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hamel Music Center 740 University Ave Madison Wisconsin 53706 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=740 University Ave:geo:-89.3979595,43.0733767
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260727T194547Z
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SUMMARY:Community Science Fair
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate curiosity at the Racine Public Library’s Community Science Fair as part of the 2026 Wisconsin Science Festival! This year’s statewide theme\, The Science of Us: A Celebration of the Brain and Body\, invites participants of all ages to explore the science behind ourselves through experiments\, engineering projects\, citizen science\, demonstrations\, and original research. \nWhether you’re a student completing your first science project\, a family exploring STEM together\, or an adult conducting community or independent research\, everyone is welcome to participate. Projects will be displayed throughout the day and judged in age-appropriate categories\, with an emphasis on creativity\, scientific thinking\, and real-world discovery. \nNot interested in competing? Stop by to browse the exhibits\, meet local scientists and innovators\, and celebrate the incredible scientific curiosity in our community. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. \nDate: Saturday\, October 24\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM\nLocation: Racine Public Library \nInterested in exhibiting? Register by September 15 to receive a participant information packet and complimentary tri-fold display board.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/community-science-fair/
LOCATION:Racine Public Library\, 75 7th Street\, Racine\, WI\, 53110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Bacteria and Viruses,Chemistry and Physics,Nature and Environment,Sports, Health, and Medicine,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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