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Week of Events
Sunday, March 15, 2026
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Monday, March 16, 2026
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Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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March 18, 2026 -Imagination Station with Abby
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March 18, 2026 -Nice Age Tales
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March 18, 2026 -Music Time with Tim
Imagination Station with Abby
Join Abby in the Art Studio classroom on Wednesdays to stretch your creativity with common materials used in unexpected ways. Each week will feature a different activity.
Nice Age Tales
Snuggle in for a delightful mix of stories, puppets, and songs! This trail-side program invites young children to explore emotions, rhythm, and imagination through movement and mindful moments. Grown-ups welcome, too—this is a peaceful pause for the whole family.
Music Time with Tim
Explore the world of music and rhythm! Each week, Tim leads children in singing, rhythm games, and musical stories that inspire creativity and connection. It’s an engaging experience for kids and families—free with admission.
Thursday, March 19, 2026
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March 19, 2026 -Tales with Teresa
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March 19, 2026 -STEM Sparks: Thirsty Powders
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March 19, 2026 -Women in Aviation
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March 19, 2026 -Learn About Lungs with UW-Madison Biomedical Engineering Students
Tales with Teresa
Join us for story time and hear Teresa read some of her favorite books using her DynaVox. With this speech-generating device, Teresa shares stories that help us build listening skills, develop early literacy, and celebrate each other’s differences. This event is free with general museum admission.
STEM Sparks: Thirsty Powders
How much water can a “thirsty” powder drink? Make your prediction, then put it to the test! In this hands-on STEM experiment, kids will measure, pour, and observe as powders absorb surprising amounts of liquid. It’s messy, magical, and packed with real science about absorption and materials.
Women in Aviation
Join the women from the Four Lakes Chapter of Women in Aviation International as they bring the excitement of flight to the Madison Children’s Museum! They will be here with flight simulators and other activities such as paper airplanes and learning the phonetic alphabet. Kids will learn what it takes to fly a plane, how […]
Learn About Lungs with UW-Madison Biomedical Engineering Students
Children will explore how the human respiratory system works by building a simple model of lungs using household materials. Through hands-on construction and observation, participants will learn how the diaphragm helps move air into and out of the lungs. This activity encourages curiosity, problem-solving, and an understanding of basic human physiology.
Friday, March 20, 2026
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March 20, 2026 -Early Explorers Playgroup
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March 20, 2026 -Music with Junebug: Welcome Spring Concert
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March 20, 2026 -STEAM Time: Kites
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March 20, 2026 -Hungry Caterpillar Day
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March 20, 2026 -Dairy Air
Early Explorers Playgroup
This playgroup is expertly designed for our earliest visitors. We will provide a space for infants and toddlers (2 years and under) and their caregivers to explore and play together, and engage in unstructured play that supports various aspects of child development. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to connect with one another over […]
Music with Junebug: Welcome Spring Concert
Celebrate warmer days with a joyful music gathering led by Junko “Junebug” Yamauchi and special musical guests from our MCM team. This interactive spring concert blends singing, movement, and community spirit in a way that’s perfect for young children and families ready to bloom.
STEAM Time: Kites
Ready to catch the wind? Design and build your own kite, then head outside to see how it flies! Experiment with shape, balance, and tail length as you test and tweak your creation. This hands-on STEAM adventure explores aerodynamics in the most exhilarating way—by launching your ideas into the sky.
Hungry Caterpillar Day
Spring is on its way! Join us for a cheerful craft inspired by everyone’s favorite hungry caterpillar. Little hands will create colorful, caterpillar-themed art while celebrating growth, change, and the joy of stories. A sweet, simple way to welcome the season of blossoms and butterflies.
Dairy Air
Moo-ve over—there’s science in the air! Join us for hands-on games and puppet fun as we explore air quality and how it connects to farming and daily life. Kids will discover how air travels, what affects it, and how we can all help keep it fresh and clean.
Saturday, March 21, 2026
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March 21, 2026 -WIsconsin Society for Conservation Biology: Future Scientists in Action
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March 21, 2026 -Exploration Station: Dried Flower Sun Catchers
WIsconsin Society for Conservation Biology: Future Scientists in Action
Meet the next generation of conservation scientists! Students from the Wisconsin Society for Conservation Biology will guide hands-on activities about water systems, plant life, and seed growth. Kids can explore how ecosystems connect—and how small actions help protect the world around us.
Exploration Station: Dried Flower Sun Catchers
Bring the beauty of our gardens indoors! Create a one-of-a-kind sun catcher using real dried flowers and your imagination. Layer colors, shapes, and textures to design something that glows in the window. It’s a peaceful, process-based art activity inspired by nature’s details.
