2023 Wisconsin Science Festival
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2023 Wisconsin Science Festival
October 16, 2023 - October 22, 2023
Wisconsin Science Festival
A statewide celebration with events for all ages.
Celebrate curiosity at #WiSciFest! October 16-22, 2023
The weeklong Wisconsin Science Festival features events throughout Wisconsin for people of all ages. Activities include hands-on science experiments, live Q&A sessions and interviews with scientists, demonstrations, performances, behind-the-scenes tours and more. Explore nature at our BioBlitz. Take in a book talk with an award-winning author. Get a new perspective on time. And snap a selfie with Beesly – our buzzy mascot!
Official festival feature: Time!
Each year, we highlight a specific aspect of the world around us. This year, in celebration of the many milestone anniversaries happening around our state, we are proud to focus on time and its influence on science, art and technology.
Celebrate Curiosity Across Wisconsin at Wisconsin Science Festival!
One week packed with events for all ages.
The Wisconsin Science Festival is a statewide celebration with activities for people throughout Wisconsin. Events include hands-on science exhibitions, demonstrations, performances, tours, pub nights, workshops and more.
Why does a growing group of partners produce the Wisconsin Science Festival?
The Wisconsin Science Festival aims to inspire and engage us in the enterprise of science and discovery; to cultivate curiosity and communicate the power of knowledge and creativity to change our worldview; to promote innovation and to cultivate the next generation of global citizens. The Wisconsin Science Festival is presented by a growing coalition of Wisconsin’s science and arts communities.
#WiSciFest is for Everyone
There are activities for all ages and interests, throughout Wisconsin, with many events held outdoors or virtually.
Cost of Wisconsin Science Festival Events
Some activities may have a nominal charge for materials or meals, and some partner locations charge their regular admission fees; however, most events are free!