Wisconsin Science Festival Announces 16th Annual Event with Over 650 Activities
The 16th annual Wisconsin Science Festival is scheduled to return from October 15-25, featuring 650 events across the state.
Madison, WI, October 8, 2026 — The 16th annual Wisconsin Science Festival is set to take place from October 15 to October 25. This statewide event will offer an extensive program featuring 650 individual activities. The festival aims to engage the public with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through a variety of interactive experiences and educational opportunities.
The Wisconsin Science Festival is a significant annual gathering that connects communities with scientific exploration and innovation. This year’s iteration marks the 16th occurrence of the event, underscoring its established presence and continued commitment to promoting scientific literacy and curiosity across the state.
The festival’s reach is substantial, with plans for 650 events scheduled to occur statewide. This broad distribution indicates a wide variety of participation opportunities, likely spanning multiple cities and towns within Wisconsin. The specific nature of these events, such as hands-on workshops, expert lectures, demonstrations, or interactive exhibits, was not detailed in the summary.
Details regarding the organizers or specific venues for the 650 events were not provided. Similarly, information concerning any particular themes or focus areas for this year’s festival was absent from the summary. The duration of the festival will be 11 days, beginning on October 15 and concluding on October 25. Further information about the festival’s schedule, participating institutions, and specific event details is expected to be released.
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