Wisconsin Science Festival
A statewide celebration with events for all ages.
Celebrate curiosity at #WiSciFest! Events happening statewide OCTOBER 16-26, 2025.
The Wisconsin Science Festival features 10 days of events through Wisconsin for people of all ages and interests. 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 nerdy at a pub talk, and cultivate your curiosity about this year’s festival feature, agriculture. Don’t forget to snap a selfie with Beesly – our buzzy mascot! Be sure to tag @WiSciFest when you attend or host an event!
Click the button below to learn more about #WiSciFest and how to get involved.
Check our 2024 report to learn all about the 14th Wisconsin Science Festival and get excited for 2025!
We hope you enjoyed #WiSciFest!
There are still ways to participate in the Wisconsin Science Festival. Visit our YouTube channel to view recordings of festival events and take our attendee survey to share your festival feedback! WiSciFest YouTubeShare Your FeedbackCheck out all the amazing 2024 event host sites that made WiSciFest such a success this year!
Looking back at 2024!
Browse the blogs below that take us back to some of our 2024 highlights
Discovery Expo Field Trip Day
Learn more about the day that captivated almost 1,000 3-8th grade students from throughout Wisconsin!
Big Ideas for Busy People: Fields of Wonder
Dive into our art-science fusion event, featuring flash talks, dance, and the fiddle!
Discovery Expo Community Day
Read all about the wonder and curiosity that took place on Oct 19th, 2024 in Madison!
Crossroads of Ideas
Wisconsin’s Role in Shaping the Future of Agriculture
WiSciFest Statewide Events
Read about just a few of our hundreds of statewide events that took place during the festival!
