Milwaukee Family Events

Name: WI Science Fest and Autumn Night Hike at Retzer Nature Center
Start: 2025-10-22T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-10-22T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Retzer Nature Center

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WISCONSIN SCIENCE FESTIVAL: PLANETARIUM SHOW AND NIGHT HIKE

Watch the Planetarium Show, “The Dark Side of Light” that will show us how humans impact the night sky. Then head outside to enjoy a naturalist-led Autumn Night Hike where we will use our senses and learn about how wildlife adapts to the dark compared to us! The hike route will be on uneven, wood-chipped and grass trails.

DATE/TIME: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 • 6-7 p.m. (+optional presentation 7-8 p.m.)

LOCATION: Retzer Nature Center (S14W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, WI)

COST: $10/person (ages 4+)

REGISTRATION: Required; register online by noon the day before. Walk-ins are welcome if space allows; call ahead and arrive by 5:45 p.m.

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Continue your evening at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium (7–8 p.m.) for a free, fascinating presentation by Michelle Thaller (formerly of NASA) on how our very existence is connected to the stars! No registration required for presentation.

Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.