Events

This conference presented by the Wisconsin Historical Society brings together history practitioners to exchange ideas and share experiences with supporting local history and historic preservation efforts.

Join PBS Wisconsin Education on October 16 for the session Learning Wisconsin History Through Artifacts. 

How do you use objects to engage learners in our state’s history? Join us for this session to take a closer look at The Look Back, an educational media series from PBS Wisconsin Education for grades 4-9 that explores eras from Wisconsin’s history through artifacts. The series is hosted by historians who model an inquiry process: sharing artifacts, asking questions, visiting archives and museums to learn more, telling the story of their findings as they go, and making connections to our lives today. Discover how you can use this series and share ideas to shape future seasons.

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!

Stop by our table on State Street to make a mini field notebook and meet Ami, the host of Field Notes on Climate.

Discover dozens of interactive hands-on stations that cover a wide range of topics from engineering to biology and much more. Visit the PBS Wisconsin Education table to learn about the Field Notes on Climate collection, meet the host, Ami, and make a mini field notebook.

Explore virtual field trip opportunities on the Wisconsin Science Festival website.

Join PBS Wisconsin Education at the 2026 Wisconsin Library Association Conference.

Visit our booth and attend a lightning talk.

The Wisconsin State Music Conferences engages aspiring and current music educators from across Wisconsin in dynamic professional learning experiences, connections to resources, and opportunities for student performance.

Join WSMA and PBS Wisconsin Re/sound: Songs of Wisconsin curriculum writer, Arthur Gajewski, as he shares insight, lesson ideas, and additional resources for this year’s new lesson – Polka. Come share your ideas and resources as we learn together about cultures from our state.

The Statewide Out-of-School Time Conference offers a unique opportunity to learn from experts, share best practices, and build relationships with others who are passionate about supporting youth.

Learn from national reading experts, explore curated exhibits, and connect with colleagues at the fifth annual Turning the Tide conference.

Stop by the PBS Wisconsin Education table to say hi and learn about free public media literacy resources.

The Wisconsin State Environmental Education Conference provides professional learning for educators through workshops and field trips. This year’s theme is The Craft of Connection: Nature, Community, and Food.

Join PBS Wisconsin Education for the session The Craft of Connection: Nature, Community, and Food.

Get to know changemakers who are researching and taking action to sustain foods that nourish cultural and community connections in PBS Wisconsin Education’s Field Notes on Climate series. Join us in conversations around how these multimedia resources can feed explorations of relationships, foodways, and environmental stewardship.