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SUMMARY:Nature Explorers: Join the 2026 Wisconsin BioBlitz!
DESCRIPTION:During the Wisconsin Science Festival BioBlitz\, join with people from all across the state from sunrise on Thursday\, October 15\, until sunset on Sunday\, October 25. Download the iNaturalist app on your device (optional but encouraged)\, find at least 10 species in the environment around you and add your observations to the Wisconsin Science Festival BioBlitz project on iNaturalist. \nLearn more about the statewide BioBlitz at wiscifest.org/bioblitz! \nHere is some more info about iNaturalist to help you get started: https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/getting+started
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/nature-explorers-join-the-2026-wisconsin-bioblitz/
LOCATION:Statewide\, Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:Nature and Environment
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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: Parthenon Gyros
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T090000
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SUMMARY:UW-Madison Campus Open House
DESCRIPTION:Explore UW-Madison’s bustling campus with a special\, festival open house! Check out the following locations on Saturday\, October 17th for self-guided tours and more: \n\n3rd Annual Wisconsin Weather Festival (10:00am – 1:00pm)\nGeology Museum Open House (9:00am – 1:00pm)\nL.R. Ingersoll Wonders of Physics Museum (10:00am – 1:00pm)\nThe John D. Wiley Gallery for Art in Science (10:00am – 4:00pm)\nNeuroscience Training Program Human Brain Demonstration (time TBD)\nWashburn Observatory (7:00pm – 10:00pm)\n\nKeep checking back as more sites get added!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/uw-madison-campus-open-house/
LOCATION:UW-Madison
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Astronomy,Bacteria and Viruses,Chemistry and Physics,Literacy,Nature and Environment,Sports, Health, and Medicine,Technology, Math, and Engineering
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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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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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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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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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SUMMARY:Crossroads of Ideas: Science & Society
DESCRIPTION:Crossroads of Ideas is a monthly lecture series held during the academic year that addresses topics of importance to our community and the subject of research at UW-Madison. \nJoin us for this very special Wisconsin Science Festival edition as we explore science\, society\, and the impacts of science funding. \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-science-society/
LOCATION:Discovery Building at UW-Madison\, 330 N Orchard St\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States
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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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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! \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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T193000
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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 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 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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