Free Outdoor Movies with the Madison Mallards
2021-10-23 17:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Madison Mallards Stadium, 2920 N. Sherman Ave., Madison, 53704, United States
Back for its second year, join the Wisconsin Science Festival and Madison Mallards for a fantastic night of outdoor movie events featuring mesmerizing mushrooms and a world of wonder! Attend one or both of the below films. Blanket/grass seating will be available in front of vehicle parking section.
Before the lights go down, explore self-guided fungi displays and information presented by the Madison Mycological Society, plant disease expert Brian Hudelson, and UW-Madison’s What’s Eating my Plants (WEMP). Wisconsin mycology experts will be on hand before each film and can help identify any fungi you have discovered on your own (bring examples or photos if you’d like)! Visit these information stations near the concessions area on the field for your chance to win prizes!
Must register to attend as spaces are limited (REGISTER HERE).
Saturday (10/23)
4:30 p.m. – Gates/Concessions open.
5:30 p.m. – Fantastic Fungi
7:15 p.m. – Gates open (Vehicles will need to leave field and re-enter if attending both films)
8:00 p.m. – Alice in Wonderland (2010 film)
• Cost is FREE and attendees will receive an official Wisconsin Science Festival pint glass (one per household while supplies last) as well as the chance to win other great prizes!
• Bathrooms and concessions will be available (masks encouraged when outside of vehicles).
• Gates and concessions open 1 hour prior to showtime.
• Movies will include captions.

Science on the Square / Madison Night Market Fusion
2021-10-22 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Madison
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 – Chat with Ben Rush for your chance to earn Downtown Madison prizes!
Grab a special slice of “Mushroom Magic” pizza from Ian’s Pizza (100 State St.) – in honor of #WiSciFest and this year’s focus on fungi! Features duxelle (ducks-SELL or DUKE-sell), a mushroom puree cooked with onion, garlic, parsley and thyme!
Madison Children’s Museum: Free Family Night featuring the Dane County Trash Lab and hands-on demonstrations about recycling technology presented by UW-Madison Center for the Chemical Upcycling of Waste Plastics.
Stumble into Science (6-8 p.m.): Grab a beverage and geek out about science with a scientist at select outdoor cafes and streateries!
iHeart Media stage with 96.3 Star Country’s DJ Chelsey on the top of State St. near the Capitol.
Live physics demonstrations (6 and 7 p.m.) with Haddie McLean and Wonders of Physics
Sip and Stargaze with UW-Madison Astronomy on the rooftop at Parthenon Gyros (8-10 p.m.).

The Wisconsin Science Festival and the Madison Central Business Improvement District are proud to bring you an event you won’t 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.

Red Cross Blood Drive
2021-10-01 10:00 - 15:00 | WARF Building, 614 Walnut St., Madison, WI, 53726, United States
Every day, blood donors help patients of all ages: accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those battling cancer. In fact, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Sign up now to join us for our annual fall blood drive!
