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Open Doors for All Families: Caring for Kids in Scary Times

Friday, January 30 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Free Admission All Day

At Madison Children’s Museum, fostering community with children, families, and neighbors is at the core of our mission, and that work has never felt more important. We stand in solidarity with children and families, today, and always. Until Black and Brown families are safe from inequitable treatment and violence, no one is safe. At MCM, we stand for justice, empathy, and human dignity, and we believe that coming together is a radical act of hope.

This Friday, instead of closing our doors, we are opening them even wider—not for business, but for community, connection, and care. These are scary times, especially for our children. But when we gather, play, and create together, we show our kids what true community looks like. We show them they are not alone.

Every family is welcome. No tickets required; admission is free all day.

For resources on how to talk to children about upsetting news and current events, visit Caring for Kids in Scary Times.

Activities

  • Connect with other parents and caregivers at Early Explorers Playgroup | 9:30–10:30 am
  • Breathe, bounce, and stretch at Let’s Move! with Abby | 10–11:30 am
  • Listen to stories of kindness and caring | On the hour, 10 am–3 pm
  • Sing in community with Junko at Music with Junebug | 10:30–11 am
  • Explore a different world for a few minutes at STEAM Time: Virtual Reality | 11 am–noon
  • Learn by engaging in an informal facilitated discussion about caring for kids and ourselves during these challenging times | 11am & 1 pm
  • Create with your hands at Clay Day | 1–3 pm
  • Dance together with Forward! Marching Band | 3–3:30 pm
  • Write postcards to your elected officials | All day

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