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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - madison-wi BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Storybook Trail DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101 DTSTAMP:20260829T221413Z UID:10001118-1790812800-1793491199@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:The Storybook Trail\, located at Edgewater Park Hicks Overlook (W8905 Gossfeld Lane\, Beaver Dam)\, will have a science-themed book avai lable to read throughout the whole month of October! Stop by before\, duri ng\, and after the Wisconsin Science Festival to enjoy this story walk. It is a grassy\, quarter-mile long trail. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221413Z LOCATION:Edgewater Park Hicks Overlook\, W8905 Gossfeld Lane\, Beaver Dam\ , WI\, 53916\, United States URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/storybook-trail/ X-SOURCE-NAME:www.wisconsinsciencefest.org X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Storywalk - Run Wild by David Covell DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101 DTSTAMP:20260829T221413Z UID:10001729-1790812800-1793491199@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org CATEGORIES:family,literary,outdoors DESCRIPTION:The StoryWalk® located throughout the trails surrounding the Lussier Family Heritage Center\, brings families together through outdoor exploration and literacy. October’s book is Run Wild by David Covell. \n The park is open from dawn to dusk so stop by any time\, before\, during\, or after the Wisconsin Science Festival to walk the trail and enjoy the s tory as you go. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221413Z LOCATION:Lussier Family Heritage Center\, 3101 Lake Farm Rd\, Madison\, WI \, 53713\, United States URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/storywalk-run-wild-by-david -covell/ X-SOURCE-NAME:www.wisconsinsciencefest.org X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PRE-FESTIVAL EVENT: Badgers on Tap - Medieval Literature at One So cial Food Hall DTSTART:20261007T000000Z DTEND:20261007T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221413Z UID:10001709-1791313200-1791318600@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org CATEGORIES:festival DESCRIPTION:Join Professor Lisa Cooper and Associate Professor Jordan Zwec k on October 6\, 2026 at 7:00 PM as they discuss medieval literature. Enjo y fun drinks\, bingo\, trivia\, and cool prizes at this Badgers on Tap eve nt at One Social Food Hall in Madison\, WI! LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221413Z LOCATION:One Social Food Hall\, 123 E Wilson Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53703 \, United States URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/pre-festival-event-badgers- on-tap-medieval-literature-at-one-social-food-hall/ X-SOURCE-NAME:www.wisconsinsciencefest.org X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PRE-FESTIVAL EVENT: Badgers on Tap - How Midlife Shapes Your Brain 's Future at The Rigby DTSTART:20261008T000000Z DTEND:20261008T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221413Z UID:10001708-1791399600-1791403200@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org CATEGORIES:festival DESCRIPTION:Join presenter Carol Van Hulle on October 7\, 2026 at 7:00 PM she discusses Alzheimer’s disease. Enjoy fun drinks\, trivia\, bingo\, a nd cool prizes at this Badgers on Tap event at The Rigby in Madison\, WI! This event is a part of the Wisconsin Science Festival. \nThis talk will b e aimed at people ages 45-55\, but open to all! LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221413Z LOCATION:Rigby Pub\, 119 East Main Street\, Madison\, 53703 URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/pre-festival-event-badgers- on-tap-how-midlife-shapes-your-brains-future-at-the-rigby/ X-SOURCE-NAME:www.wisconsinsciencefest.org X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PRE-FESTIVAL EVENT: La Vaporera: Ciencia y Arte en Español DTSTART:20261010T000000Z DTEND:20261010T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221413Z UID:10001101-1791572400-1791577800@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org CATEGORIES:festival DESCRIPTION:“La Vaporera: Ciencia y Arte en Español” es un simposio o rganizando como parte del Wisconsin Science Festival para promocionar la c iencia y el arte en español. Su nombre viene de STEAM (Science\, Technolo gy\, Engineering\, Arts\, Math) que significa “vapor” en español. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221413Z LOCATION:Cafe Coda\, 1224 Williamson St\, Madison\, 53703 URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/pre-festival-event-la-vapor era-ciencia-y-arte-en-espanol/ X-SOURCE-NAME:www.wisconsinsciencefest.org X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PRE-FESTIVAL EVENT: Ice Age Trail Hike at Devil's Lake DTSTART:20261010T140000Z DTEND:20261010T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221413Z UID:10001075-1791622800-1791644400@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org CATEGORIES:festival,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Want a great way to see all Devil’s Lake has to offer? Join the Friends of Devil’s Lake\, Devil’s Lake State Park Naturalist\, and the Ice Age Trail Alliance Baraboo Hills / Heritage Chapter to hike the D evil’s Lake Segment! \nOn this hike\, you’ll hike about 10 miles of th e Ice Age Trail. Meet at the Nature Center and start the hike with the Wes t Bluff\, working east. This hike is difficult – attendees will be hikin g up and down bluffs\, walking on uneven ground\, and up and down staircas es. \nPack a lunch and bring some snacks and plenty of water. You will hav e a chance to fill up water bottles at both the North and South Shore Day use areas. We’ll stop for lunch and make snack stops\, too. \nIf you’r e up for an adventure\, this is the hike for you! This hike is best for ad ults and teenagers. \nThis is an official Mammoth Hike Challenge event! Ea rn the miles on the hike\, along with 5 bonus miles. After the hike\, join us at the Tumbled Rock Brewery for an Ice Age Trail hiker meet-up! Look f or the Friends of Devil’s Lake banner. \nEven if you don’t join the hi ke\, you’re invited to join us at the brewery for a beverage and convers ation about being an IAT thru-hiker. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221413Z LOCATION:Devil’s Lake State Park\, S5975 Park Rd.\, Baraboo\, 53913\, Un ited States URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/pre-festival-event-ice-age- trail-hike-at-devils-lake/ X-SOURCE-NAME:www.wisconsinsciencefest.org X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PRE-FESTIVAL EVENT: Badgers on Tap - Birding at the Rigby DTSTART:20261010T160000Z DTEND:20261010T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221413Z UID:10001705-1791630000-1791633600@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org CATEGORIES:festival,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Join Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance Director Brenna Marsicek \, Professor Anna Pidgeon\, and student Zoe Ramstack on October 10\, 2026 at 11:00 AM as they discuss birding! Enjoy drinks\, bingo\, trivia\, and f un prizes at this Badgers on Tap event at The Rigby in Madison\, WI! LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221413Z LOCATION:Rigby Pub\, 119 East Main Street\, Madison\, 53703 URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/pre-festival-event-badgers- on-tap-birding-at-the-rigby/ X-SOURCE-NAME:www.wisconsinsciencefest.org X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nature Explorers: Join the 2026 Wisconsin BioBlitz! DTSTART:20261015T110000Z DTEND:20261026T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221413Z UID:10000104-1792044000-1792958400@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:During the Wisconsin Science Festival BioBlitz\, join with peo ple from all across the state from sunrise on Thursday\, October 15\, unti l sunset on Sunday\, October 25. Download the iNaturalist app on your devi ce (optional but encouraged)\, find at least 10 species in the environment around you and add your observations to the Wisconsin Science Festival Bi oBlitz project on iNaturalist. \nLearn more about the statewide BioBlitz a t wiscifest.org/bioblitz! \nHere is some more info about iNaturalist to he lp you get started: https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/getting+started LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221413Z LOCATION:Statewide\, Wisconsin URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/nature-explorers-join-the-2 026-wisconsin-bioblitz/ X-SOURCE-NAME:www.wisconsinsciencefest.org X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The John D. Wiley Gallery for Art in Science - Self-Guided Tour DTSTART:20261015T150000Z DTEND:20261015T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221413Z UID:10001080-1792058400-1792080000@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Explore the newly opened John D. Wiley Gallery for Art in Scie nce\, housed in the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery building. This self- guided opportunity let’s you explore a carefully curated selection of pi eces that highlight the intrinsic relationship between the arts and the sc iences. \nThis event is part of a series\, check out the full listing here : https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/series/the-john-d-wiley-gallery-for -art-in-science-self-guided-tour/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221413Z LOCATION:The John D. Wiley Gallery for Art in Science\, 330 N Orchard St\, Madison\, 53715 URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/the-john-d-wiley-gallery-fo r-art-in-science-self-guided-tour/2026-10-15/ X-SOURCE-NAME:www.wisconsinsciencefest.org X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Science on the Square - Madison Night Market Fusion DTSTART:20261015T220000Z DTEND:20261016T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221413Z UID:10001049-1792083600-1792098000@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org CATEGORIES:market 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 creat e a unique way to explore hands-on science activities while also supportin g local businesses and vendors. In 2026\, our festival focus is on Us – celebrating the science of humans and the humans who do science. \nAt Scie nce on the Square\, outdoor STEAM-themed activities will mix with Madison Night Market vendor tents throughout State Street. Indoor locations will s howcase interesting exhibits\, talks\, and hands-on activities for you to check out as well. Learn more about the science that surrounds us every da y while exploring downtown Madison. Be sure to stop by the top of State St reet (near the capitol) to see physics demonstrations and more! \nThe Wisc onsin Science Festival and Madison’s Central Business Improvement Distri ct are proud to bring you an event you won’t want to miss. Join us in do wntown Madison between 5 and 9 p.m. on Thursday\, October 15\, for fun for all ages! \nInformation about participating businesses and hands-on stati ons will be available closer to the event! \nWant to learn more? Check out our Science on the Square blogs in the ArcHive! LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221413Z LOCATION:Downtown Madison\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/2026-science-on-the-square- madison-night-market-fusion/ X-SOURCE-NAME:www.wisconsinsciencefest.org X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sweaty Stories of Perimenopause DTSTART:20261015T230000Z DTEND:20261016T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221413Z UID:10001716-1792087200-1792090800@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Perimenopause isn’t new but the conversation around it is. I f you’ve had itchy ears and/or skin\, trouble sleeping and staying aslee p\, memory fog\, hot flashes\, night sweats\, memory fog\, or more\, then you’re probably perimenopausal. But you’re not alone. Join your fellow “Peris” in sharing stories and experiences because we are not alone a nd we shouldn’t feel like it. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221413Z LOCATION:Eager Free Public Library\, 39 W Main St\, Evansville\, WI\, 5353 6\, United States URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/sweaty-stories-of-perimenop ause/ X-SOURCE-NAME:www.wisconsinsciencefest.org X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Stumble into Science DTSTART:20261015T230000Z DTEND:20261016T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221413Z UID:10001131-1792087200-1792101600@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org CATEGORIES:drink,festival DESCRIPTION:A guided pub crawl to some of Madison’s most iconic pubs\, w ith a science festival twist! Each pub will have researchers stationed the re to answer your craziest questions about their research. Pub themes will range from microbiology to astronomy to cannabis research. We will be lea ving from Science on the Square! Pubs and research areas will be listed he re once confirmed. \nRegistration is required to get the full pub crawl ex perience (and special festival swag) – registration link coming soon! \n Anyone is welcome to stop into a pub on the lineup to chat with a scientis t but you must be registered to get your festival swag and travel with the pack. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221413Z LOCATION:Downtown Madison\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/stumble-into-science/ X-SOURCE-NAME:www.wisconsinsciencefest.org X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Words with Nerds DTSTART:20261016T000000Z DTEND:20261016T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221413Z UID:10001062-1792090800-1792096200@www.wisconsinsciencefest.org CATEGORIES:comedy,education DESCRIPTION:Join us during the Wisconsin Science Festival for a special ed ition of Words with Nerds\, an infotainment event that’s like a PowerPoi nt party mixed with stand-up comedy. Think TED Talks\, but way funnier. A great show for information sponges who love to laugh!\nPrepare to be regal ed by presentations on entomology\, an Iranian perspective on the war in I ran\, and more with Anupreksha Jain\, Sarah Adelman\, and Dr. Sepehr Vakil PhD.\nHosted by: Sasha Rosser——Thursday\, October 15\, 2026Doors open at 6:30PM\, show starts at 7:00PMCrucible3116 Commercial AvenueMadison\, WI 53713——Tickets are $15 advance\, $20 DOS. It is recommended to purc hase tickets online in order to guarantee seating. Group discounts availab le online.https://www.eventbrite.com/…/words-with-nerds-tickets…\nSPEC IAL DISCOUNT FOR STUDENTS (CASH ONLY): $10 cover with a student ID.\nRSVP on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/events/1041987585143031——-Seating is first come\, first served. It is suggested that you arrive at the venu e when doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime in order to get your pick o f seats.\nRecommended for ages 18+. Per venue rules\, attendees under 21 m ust be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You will be asked to show a ph oto ID upon check-in.\nLineup subject to change.\nWe do not offer refunds\ , but if you purchase a ticket and are unable to attend\, please contact C heshire Cat Comedy at cheshirecatcomedyco@gmail.com to redeem for free adm ission to a future show of your choice. Refunds are issued automatically i n the event of a show’s cancellation.———————Words with Ner ds mixes TED Talks with stand-up by bringing together local specialists an d comedians to present on a topic of their choice. Come for the laughs and walk away with strange new knowledge – previous performers have regaled audiences with presentations about dinosaur rib anatomy\, a principal com ponent analysis of the Taco Bell Menu\, nipple equality activism in Madiso n\, how people misuse statistics\, what can be learned from watching 100 H allmark movies\, how to perform self-surgery\, and much\, much more.\nPast presenters span local entrepreneurs\, professors\, researchers\, activist s\, union organizers\, surgeons\, engineers\, and stand-up comedians with an itch to nerd out on stage.\nParties interested in presenting at Words w ith Nerds are invited to send their pitches to cheshirecatcomedyco@gmail.c om. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221413Z LOCATION:Crucible\, 3116 Commercial Ave\, Madison\, WI\, 53714\, United St ates URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/words-with-nerds/ X-SOURCE-NAME:www.wisconsinsciencefest.org X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR