Science On the Square
October 22 (Friday), 5-9pm
Downtown Madison, around capitol square
Cost is free!
Join us for one fantastic night that blends science with downtown Madison businesses!
Back for its fourth year, the ever popular Science on the Square event is fusing with the Madison Night Market to create a unique way to explore hands-on science activities while also supporting local businesses and vendors. Learn more about the science that surrounds us every day.
Outdoor STEM-themed activities will mix with Madison Night Market vendor tents throughout State Street. Be sure to check out these other great activities throughout the event:
- Scavenger Hunt for hidden Beesly (the Wisconsin Science Festival mascot)
- Deeper than Data podcast â Chat with Ben Rush for your chance to earn Downtown Madison prizes!
- Grab a special slice of âMushroom Magicâ pizza from Ianâs Pizza (100 State St.) âin honor of #WiSciFest and this yearâs focus on fungi! Features duxelle (ducks-SELL or DUKE-sell), a mushroom puree cooked with onion, garlic, parsley and thyme!
- Madison Childrenâs Museum:Free Family Nightfeaturing theDane County Trash Labandhands-on demonstrations about recycling technologypresented by UW-Madison Center for the Chemical Upcycling of Waste Plastics.
- Stumble into Science(6-8 pm):Grab a beverage and geek out about science with a scientist at select outdoor cafes and streateries!
- iHeart Media stage with 96.3 Star Countryâs DJ Chelsey on the top of State St. near the Capitol.
- Live physics demonstrations (6 and 7 pm) with Haddie McLean and Wonders of Physics
- Sip and Stargazewith UW-Madison Astronomy on the rooftop at Parthenon Gyros (8-10 pm).
The Wisconsin Science Festival and the Madison Central Business Improvement District are proud to bring you an event you wonât want to miss. Join us in downtown Madison on Friday, October 22, for fun for all ages plus tons of great giveaways and discounts! The Madison Night Market starts at 4 p.m. and Science Festival activities begin at 5 p.m.