Downtown Madison

Join us in downtown Madison on October 15th, 2026 from 5-9pm to kick-off the 16th Wisconsin Science Festival!. Back for its 9th year, Science on the Square will once again take over state street in partnership with the Madison Night Market to create a unique way to explore hands-on science activities while supporting local businesses and market vendors. In 2026, Science on the Square will kick off another exciting, 10 day, festival in celebration of the 16th Wisconsin Science Festival! CONTACT: 316-4390, info@wiscifest.org URL: https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/science-on-the-square/

Explore downtown Madison and learn a thing or two along the way. 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! CONTACT: 316-4390, info@wiscifest.org URL: https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/stumble-into-science/