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SUMMARY:Science on the Square: Madison Museum of Contemporary Art & Wisconsin Robotics
DESCRIPTION:Join the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art and Wisconsin Robotics for an evening of art\, culture\, and robots! \nCheck out Diffuse Control by Beeple – a Wisconsin artist’s immersive\, AI-powered installation alongside robot demonstrations and more from the Wisconsin Robotics group. This pairing truly encapsulates the blend of art and science for an evening you won’t want to miss! \nThis event takes place as part of the Science on the Square Madison Night Market Fusion event! For more details on Science on the Square\, check out the event listing here: WiSciFest.org/ScienceOnTheSquare
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/science-on-the-square-madison-museum-of-contemporary-art-wisconsin-robotics/
LOCATION:Madison Museum of Contemporary Art\, 227 State St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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SUMMARY:Science on the Square: Michelangelo's Coffee House & Wisconsin Evolution
DESCRIPTION:Michelangelo’s Coffee House and Wisconsin Evolution present: Evolution Exploration! \nGet experimental with evolution and find out who’s related to who with Wisconsin Evolution at Michelangelo’s Coffee House! Stop by during Science on the Square to explore how organisms are related to each other\, try your luck at bacterial selection\, and create a DNA bracelet\, all while enjoying a tasty beverage or treat! \nThis event takes place as part of the Science on the Square Madison Night Market Fusion event! For more details on Science on the Square\, check out the event listing here: WiSciFest.org/ScienceOnTheSquare
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/science-on-the-square-michelangelos-coffee-house-wisconsin-evolution/
LOCATION:Michelangelo’s Coffee House\, 114 State St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chemistry and Physics,Food and Drink,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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SUMMARY:Science on the Square: Sencha Tea Bar & UW-Madison Soil & Environmental Sciences
DESCRIPTION:Sencha Tea Bar & UW-Madison Soil & Environmental Sciences present: Soil Organisms – From Micro to Macro! \nUW-Madison’s Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences will have three activities for attendees to try\, including hands-on compost digging to see worms and using a microscope to check out some soil critters! All this will be available in addition to Sencha’s delicious line-up of teas and treats. \nThis event takes place as part of the Science on the Square Madison Night Market Fusion event! For more details on Science on the Square\, check out the event listing here: WiSciFest.org/ScienceOnTheSquare
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/science-on-the-square-sencha-tea-bar-uw-madison-soil-environmental-sciences/
LOCATION:Sencha Tea Bar\, 224 State St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chemistry and Physics,Food and Drink,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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SUMMARY:Science on the Square: Wisconsin Veterans Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, Society of Women Engineers\, the UW-Madison Cognitive Development MELD Lab\, and UW-Madison Medical Physics Outreach Committee present the make-your-own-slime booth\, math puzzles\, ultrasounds of everyday-objects\, and creating your own hand x-ray! \nExplore the exhibitions at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum and check out the slime booth from the Society of Women Engineers alongside math games and puzzles with the Cognitive Development MELD Lab and hands-on activities with the UW Medical Physics Outreach Committee. \nThis event takes place as part of the Science on the Square Madison Night Market Fusion event! For more details on Science on the Square\, check out the event listing here: WiSciFest.org/ScienceOnTheSquare
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/science-on-the-square-wisconsin-veterans-museum/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W Mifflin St\, Madison\, 53703
CATEGORIES:Chemistry and Physics,Food and Drink,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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SUMMARY:Science on the Square: The Soap Opera & McPherson Eye Research Institute
DESCRIPTION:The Soap Opera & McPherson Eye Research Institute present: Can you believe your eyes? \nTreat your hands with products from The Soap Opera and explore a variety of illusions\, including printed paper\, movable cardboard pieces\, and 3D illusions to see if you really can (or can’t!) trust your eyes. \nThis event takes place as part of the Science on the Square Madison Night Market Fusion event! For more details on Science on the Square\, check out the event listing here: WiSciFest.org/ScienceOnTheSquare
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/science-on-the-square-the-soap-opera-mcpherson-eye-research-institute/
LOCATION:The Soap Opera\, 319 State St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chemistry and Physics,Food and Drink,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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SUMMARY:Science on the Square: Wisconsin Cheese Mart & UW-Madison Biochemistry
DESCRIPTION:Wisconsin Cheese Mart and UW-Madison Biochemistry present: Digesting Dairy \nBrowse Wisconsin’s largest selection of cheese and learn all about the enzymes that help us digest dairy with UW-Madison’s Biochemistry department! \nThis event takes place as part of the Science on the Square Madison Night Market Fusion event! For more details on Science on the Square\, check out the event listing here: WiSciFest.org/ScienceOnTheSquare
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/science-on-the-square-wisconsin-cheese-mart/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Cheese Mart\, 119 State St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chemistry and Physics,Food and Drink,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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SUMMARY:Science on the Square: Le C's Patisserie & Tea House & Black and Brown in Physics
DESCRIPTION:Le C’s Patisserie & Tea House and Black & Brown in Physics present: Physics of the human eye! \nEnjoy a tasty treats at Le C’s Patisserie and check out exciting physics demos with the students from Black & Brown in Physics (BBiP) and explore the physics of the human eye. \nThis event takes place as part of the Science on the Square Madison Night Market Fusion event! For more details on Science on the Square\, check out the event listing here: WiSciFest.org/ScienceOnTheSquare
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/science-on-the-square-le-cs-patisserie-tea-house/
LOCATION:Le C’s Patisserie & Tea House\, 411 State St\, Madison\, WI\, 5703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chemistry and Physics,Food and Drink,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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SUMMARY:Science on the Square: Parthenon Gyros & UW-Madison Chemical & Biological Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Stop by Parthenon Gyros during Science on the Square to explore hands-on science with groups from UW-Madison’s Chemical and Biological Engineering!  \nUnleash your curiosity with activities ranging from visible electrochemistry demonstrations\, translating electrochemical behavior into audible signals\, engineering plants and microbes using synthetic biology\, how to feed cells that are fighting heart disease\, and what goes on behind stem cell differentiation.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/science-on-the-square-parthenon-gyros/
LOCATION:Parthenon Gyros\, 316 State St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chemistry and Physics,Food and Drink
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SUMMARY:2026 Science on the Square - Madison Night Market Fusion
DESCRIPTION:Join us for one fantastic night blending science with downtown Madison businesses! \nBack for its ninth year\, the ever-popular Science on the Square event is again fusing with the Madison Night Market to create a unique way to explore hands-on science activities while also supporting local businesses and vendors. In 2026\, our festival focus is on Us – celebrating the science of humans and the humans who do science. \nAt Science on the Square\, outdoor STEAM-themed activities will mix with Madison Night Market vendor tents throughout State Street. Indoor locations will showcase interesting exhibits\, talks\, and hands-on activities for you to check out as well. Learn more about the science that surrounds us every day while exploring downtown Madison. Be sure to stop by the top of State Street (near the capitol) to see physics demonstrations and more! \nThe Wisconsin Science Festival and Madison’s Central Business Improvement District are proud to bring you an event you won’t want to miss. Join us in downtown Madison between 5 and 9 p.m. on Thursday\, October 15\, for fun for all ages! \nInformation about participating businesses and hands-on stations will be available closer to the event! \nWant to learn more? Check out our Science on the Square blogs in the ArcHive!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/2026-science-on-the-square-madison-night-market-fusion/
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,Sports, Health, and Medicine,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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SUMMARY:Science on the Square: Ian's Pizza on State Street
DESCRIPTION:Back for the third year in a row\, enjoy a limited edition\, Wisconsin Science Festival slice at Ian’s Pizza! Available October 13th-26th\, “What’s the Buzz” will feature a goat cheese crema\, mozzarella\, ham\, pesto\, and is finished with a drizzle of hot honey. It is certified\, “Beesly Approved!” \nSnack on some delicious pizza all while getting hands-on with an exciting ‘Boo Bubble’ experiment from the UW-Madison Chemistry Department and then take in the Wonders of Physics live shows (at 6pm and 7pm) on the main stage and hands-on physics station right outside. \nThis event takes place as part of the Science on the Square Madison Night Market Fusion event! For more details on Science on the Square\, check out the event listing here: WiSciFest.org/ScienceOnTheSquare
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/science-on-the-square-ians-pizza-on-state-street/
LOCATION:Ian’s Pizza – State St\, 100 State St\, Madison\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chemistry and Physics,Food and Drink,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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SUMMARY:Science on the Square: Stargazing & Author Talks at Madison Central Library
DESCRIPTION:Get up-close with the stars and check out a STEAM-related author event as part of the Wisconsin Book Festival at Madison Central Library! Join astronomers from UW-Madison on the rooftop of Madison Central Library to stargaze\, learn about space\, and play astronomy-themed trivia! All ages are welcome! \nBe sure to time your visit right to explore our universe and join the STEM-related author talks as part of the Wisconsin Book Festival: \n\n5:30pm – Homesick for a World Unknown by Miriam Horn\, hosted by Nathan Schulfer; in conversation with Meghan Hills.\n7pm – Every Living Creature by Dr. Joshua Mezrich\, in conversation with Dr. Margaret (Gretchen) Schwarze.\n\nCheck out all of the presenting groups and participating locations at Science on the Square this year here!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/science-on-the-square-madison-central-library/
LOCATION:Madison Public Library – Central Library\, 201 W Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Astronomy,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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