PBS Wisconsin Events

Please join us for one of our upcoming events sponsored by PBS Wisconsin and our friends at Wisconsin Public Radio.

Event flyer for a PBS Wisconsin "Making History, Making Change" Smithsonian lecture on the National Native American Veterans Memorial, featuring a photo of the memorial's large stainless steel ring sculpture on the National Museum of the American Indian grounds. The event, honoring Native American military service with speaker Rachelle B. Pablo (Diné), takes place Tuesday, June 23 at 7 PM at Fluno Center Howard Auditorium, UW–Madison Campus.
HONOR NATIVE AMERICAN VETERANS

Tue, Jun 23, 2026 at 7:00 pm

Smithsonian Lecture: National Native American Veterans Memorial

The Wisconsin Veterans Museum is pleased to present a special lecture with support from PBS Wisconsin: "The National Native American Veterans Memorial: Honoring the Military Service of Native Americans," by Rachelle B. Pablo (Diné) from Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian.

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JOIN US IN WEST BEND

Wed, Jul 15, 2026 at 6:30 pm

University Place Recording: ‘An Overview of the Geology of Wisconsin’

PBS Wisconsin's University Place will record "An Overview of the Geology of Wisconsin" a presentation by Sue Swanson. This free event is hosted by Badger Talks.

People with gradients of color over their faces with the text "America at 250: Educator Summit" over it all.
August 5-6, 2026

Wed, Aug 5, 2026 at 2:00 pm

America at 250 Educator Summit

Join us for a 1.5-day summit for 3rd–12th grade educators marking the Declaration of Independence's 250th anniversary.

Overhead view of a packed quilt show exhibition hall, with hundreds of attendees browsing rows of colorful quilts displayed on grid walls and vendor booths, including a prominent Janome sewing machine display in the foreground.
SEPTEMBER 10-12, 2026

Thu, Sep 10, 2026 at 9:00 am

The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show

Explore exhibits of truly stunning quilts, shop for the latest offerings from our wonderful vendors and discover new ideas from leading quilt educators.

Aerial view of a crowded indoor garden and home expo, with dozens of vendor booths displaying plants, flowers, and gardening products. Visible exhibitors include Edgewater Home & Garden, Driftless Seed Supply, Madison Greenhouse Store, and a home energy sustainability services booth. Attendees browse the packed convention hall floor.
FEBRUARY 12, 13 & 14

Fri, Feb 12, 2027 at 12:00 pm

Garden & Green Living Expo 2027

Cultivate a love of gardening and sustainable living! Connect with seasoned gardeners and environmental enthusiasts at this vibrant three-day celebration of gardening, landscaping, local food culture and ecological responsibility! All proceeds support PBS Wisconsin.