BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Madison Children's Museum - ECPv6.18.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Madison Children's Museum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T150000 DTSTAMP:20241024T031649Z CREATED:20241024T031645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T031649Z UID:51699-1730466000-1730473200@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Clay Day: Roll and Cut Shapes DESCRIPTION:Explore the squishy\, smudgy\, sculptable world of clay! Today\, we’ll make creative shapes with rolled-out clay. \n\n\n\nEach Friday\, join us for a different drop-in clay experience in the Art Studio. We’ll work with a variety of media–ceramic clay\, dough\, paper clay\, polymer clay\, and more. This event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/clay-day-roll-and-cut-shapes-2/ LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States CATEGORIES:10 to 12 years,3 to 5 years,6 to 9 years,Art,Drop-in Program,Free with Admission ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Clay-Day-Textured-Clay-Cut-Outs.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T143000 DTSTAMP:20241031T005702Z CREATED:20241024T032051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T005702Z UID:51709-1730466000-1730471400@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Let's Move! in the Wonderground DESCRIPTION:Join us for movement games in the Wonderground! From obstacle courses to dances\, group games\, balance activities\, and yoga\, we’ll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/lets-move-in-the-wonderground-38/ LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States CATEGORIES:1 to 2 years,10 to 12 years,3 to 5 years,6 to 9 years,Drop-in Program,Early Learning,Free with Admission,Imaginative Play,Physical Activity,STEM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Lets-Move-Winter.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T120000 DTSTAMP:20241031T005602Z CREATED:20241024T023732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T005602Z UID:51689-1730458800-1730462400@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:STEAM Time: Día de los Muertos Marigolds DESCRIPTION:STEAM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Math) activities foster children’s creativity\, ignite curiosity\, encourage divergent thinking\, and increase problem-solving skills as children explore the world around them. Today\, we’ll explore bones\, skulls\, and furs from Wisconsin animals and create tissue paper marigolds to celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Sahana Ajeethan URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/steam-time-dia-de-los-muertos-marigolds/ LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States CATEGORIES:1 to 2 years,10 to 12 years,3 to 5 years,6 to 9 years,Drop-in Program,Free with Admission,STEM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/STEAM-Dia-de-los-Muertos.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241031T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241031T190000 DTSTAMP:20240930T211312Z CREATED:20240930T192945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T211312Z UID:51549-1730394000-1730401200@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Lexie's Idea Lab DESCRIPTION:Get your creativity flowing with Lexie in the Idea Lab! Practice different methods for generating new art projects and storytelling concepts with guidance from the Idea Machine. \n\n\n\nThis event is part of our free admission Thursday evenings\, 4 pm-8 pm every week. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/lexies-idea-lab-6/ LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States CATEGORIES:1 to 2 years,10 to 12 years,3 to 5 years,6 to 9 years,Art,Drop-in Program,Early Learning,Free,Imaginative Play,Under 1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/January-2024-Web-Events-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241031T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241031T200000 DTSTAMP:20241029T053957Z CREATED:20241029T053955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T053957Z UID:51849-1730390400-1730404800@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Free Thursday Evenings DESCRIPTION:Visit MCM for free every Thursday evening\, 4–8 pm! \n\n\n\nEnjoy extended hours each Thursday\, completely free of charge. Please check in at the admissions desk when you visit during free hours. \n\n\n\nLooking for more affordable ways to visit? During the rest of the week\, MCM offers reduced cost admission and memberships every day to families who qualify through our Access for Everyone initiative. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/free-thursday-evenings-8/ LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States CATEGORIES:1 to 2 years,10 to 12 years,3 to 5 years,6 to 9 years,Early Learning,Free,Imaginative Play,Under 1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/January-2024-Web-Events-16-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241031T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241031T120000 DTSTAMP:20241014T214011Z CREATED:20240921T060158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T214011Z UID:51374-1730372400-1730376000@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Messy Art with Laurie: Monster Claws DESCRIPTION:Join Ms. Laurie and our Art Studio staff for a weekly drop-in art experience designed for MCM’s youngest visitors and their caregivers. Through open-ended & process-based projects\, empower your little artist to freely explore materials and art-making with their senses. And the best part? We take care of cleanup!Today we’ll use scrapey\, scratchy “monster claw” tools to create unique textures in our take-home painting projects. \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/messy-art-with-laurie-14/ LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States CATEGORIES:1 to 2 years,10 to 12 years,3 to 5 years,6 to 9 years,Art,Drop-in Program,Free with Admission,Imaginative Play,Under 1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Messy-Art_-Scraper-Painting.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T180000 DTSTAMP:20241009T201227Z CREATED:20240923T202921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T201227Z UID:51475-1730300400-1730311200@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Downtown Madison Family Halloween DESCRIPTION:Make MCM the first stop on your trick-or-treat trip around the Capitol Square! Enjoy a free\, family-oriented Halloween celebration for kids 12 yrs and younger in downtown Madison. \n\n\n\nJoin us for free playtime and outdoor activities\, 3–6 pm in the Wonderground (enter on Dayton St.) Join kids’ musician Ken Lonnquist and friends for a Haunted Disco set of silly\, spine-tingling tunes\, 4–5 pm. This event is free to the public\, no ticket required! URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/downtown-madison-family-halloween-2/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Free,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Newsletter-Downtown-Family-Halloween-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T113000 DTSTAMP:20241014T213028Z CREATED:20240921T055106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T213028Z UID:51364-1730286000-1730287800@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Music Time with Tim: Ghostly Theremin Tunes DESCRIPTION:Explore the world of music and rhythm! Join Tim each week to enjoy play-based songs\, games\, and stories. Today\, we’ll experiment with eerie and unusual sounds we can make with a theremin! \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/music-time-with-tim-18/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:1 to 2 years,3 to 5 years,6 to 9 years,Culture,Drop-in Program,Free with Admission,Music,Physical Activity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/NEW-Music-Time-with-Tim.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T110000 DTSTAMP:20240921T054513Z CREATED:20240921T054510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T054513Z UID:51355-1730282400-1730286000@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Early Explorers Playgroup DESCRIPTION:Social time for babies and their grown-ups!\n\n\n\nThis playgroup is thoughtfully 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 activities that support various aspects of child development. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to connect with one another over a variety of topics. Come meet other families and make new friends! \n\n\n\nThis event will be held in the Celebrations Room and is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/early-explorers-playgroup-21/ LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States CATEGORIES:1 to 2 years,10 to 12 years,3 to 5 years,6 to 9 years,Art,Drop-in Program,Free with Admission,Imaginative Play,Under 1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Early-Explorers-Playgroup-new.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241029T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241029T120000 DTSTAMP:20240930T205504Z CREATED:20240923T040130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T205504Z UID:51468-1730192400-1730203200@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Baby's First Halloween DESCRIPTION:Join us for the cutest autumn event in town: Baby’s First Halloween! The museum will be open for special hours on Tuesday\, October 29\, for this boppin’ baby party (ages 0-3) and their caregivers. Older siblings welcome! \n\n\n\nAll activities are included in the cost of general admission. Make sure to sign up for our FREE First-Time Parent Membership in-person or online if you’re a first-time parent with a child under 18 months old. \n\n\n\nThis event is free for MCM members; $5 for nonmembers; free for infants under 12 months \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/babys-first-halloween-2/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:1 to 2 years,Early Learning,Imaginative Play,Physical Activity,Special Event,Under 1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Newsletter-Babys-First-Halloween-v1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241027T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241027T120000 DTSTAMP:20240930T205517Z CREATED:20240922T054745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T205517Z UID:51433-1730025000-1730030400@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Exploration Station: Wind Tunnel Ghosties DESCRIPTION:Create your own tissue paper ghostie and learn about air currents as you watch it float in our mini wind tunnel! \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/exploration-station-wind-tunnel-ghosties/ LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States CATEGORIES:1 to 2 years,10 to 12 years,13 to 17 years,3 to 5 years,6 to 9 years,Art,Drop-in Program,Early Learning,Free with Admission,STEM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Wondrous-Wind-Tunnels-STEAM-Time-Exploration-Station.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T150000 DTSTAMP:20241014T213047Z CREATED:20240923T024707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T213047Z UID:51462-1729947600-1729954800@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Saturday Art Adventures: Tiny Terror-iums DESCRIPTION:Dive into an exciting drop-in art experience each week with Laurie and our Art Studio team. Embark on projects with a wide variety of art media and processes for all ages and abilities. Materials are included—and the best part? We take care of cleanup.Today\, we’ll craft our own creepy mini ecosystems in a jar\, also known as “terror-iums”! \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/saturday-art-adventures-with-laurie-7/ LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States CATEGORIES:1 to 2 years,10 to 12 years,3 to 5 years,6 to 9 years,Art,Drop-in Program,Free with Admission,Imaginative Play,Under 1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Terror-iums.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241025T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241025T210000 DTSTAMP:20241025T033243Z CREATED:20240816T221414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T033243Z UID:51005-1729877400-1729890000@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Adult Swim: Scream Queens DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a screamin’ good time at Adult Swim\n\n\n\nCelebrate the season of the witch with a campy\, sequined twist! We’re working with Outreach LGBT Resource Center and Ravyn Entertainment to bring you a night of ghoulish glamor\, uncanny crafts\, and dreadfully good drag. \n\n\n\nTickets (21+ only)\n\n\n\n\n$20 advance\n\n\n\n$25 day of event\n\n\n\nBring 10 or more friends and get 10% off your ticket order.\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Activities\n\n\n\n\nScream Queens Drag Review: 7–7:30 and 8–8:30 pm\n\n\n\nPremiere Team Trivia: Sessions at 6\, 7\, and 8 pm\n\n\n\nBewitching Bling: Get your drag on in the Art Studio with ghastly\, glamorous craft accessories\n\n\n\nGlow Ghouls: Enjoy a scavenger hunt in the Wonderground with glow-in-the-dark cotton candy served after dusk \n\n\n\nFrightful Foley Flick: Create spine-tingling sound effects to accompany a silent horror flick on the Rooftop\, 7–8:30 pm\n\n\n\n\nWhat is Adult Swim?\n\n\n\nAdult Swim at Madison Children’s Museum borrows the age-old tradition of kicking out the kids before things get delightfully spooky. Adult Swim makes space to play like a grown-up—crafting\, drinking\, and screaming your way through the museum. \n\n\n\nRead our ticket cancellation/exchange policy. \n\n\n\n\n\nAdult Swim is presented by URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/adult-swim-scream-queens/ LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States CATEGORIES:For Adults,Includes Admission,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Adult-Swim-Scream-Queens-2024-Web-Image-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241025T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241025T143000 DTSTAMP:20240922T062529Z CREATED:20240922T062526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T062529Z UID:51448-1729863000-1729866600@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Sensory Worlds with Junko DESCRIPTION: Join Junko in the Celebrations Room as we explore different sensory materials every week!Please note\, this program location may vary. Check at the admissions desk for the most up-to-date information. \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/sensory-worlds-with-junko-24/ LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States CATEGORIES:1 to 2 years,3 to 5 years,6 to 9 years,Drop-in Program,Early Learning,Free with Admission,Imaginative Play,Under 1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Sensory-Worlds-Fall.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241025T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241025T150000 DTSTAMP:20240930T205252Z CREATED:20240921T062852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T205252Z UID:51391-1729861200-1729868400@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Clay Day! DESCRIPTION:Explore the squishy\, smudgy\, sculptable world of clay! \n\n\n\nEach Friday\, join us for a different drop-in clay experience in the Art Studio. We’ll work with a variety of media–ceramic clay\, dough\, paper clay\, polymer clay\, and more. This event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/clay-day-11/ LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States CATEGORIES:10 to 12 years,3 to 5 years,6 to 9 years,Art,Drop-in Program,Free with Admission ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Clay-Creations-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T190000 DTSTAMP:20241014T210335Z CREATED:20240930T192904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T210335Z UID:51547-1729789200-1729796400@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Lexie's Idea Lab: Spine-Tingling Tales DESCRIPTION:Get your creativity flowing with Lexie in the Idea Lab! Practice different methods for generating new art projects and storytelling concepts with guidance from the Idea Machine. Today\, we’ll channel the thrill of eerie accounts and supernatural stories. \n\n\n\nThis event is part of our free admission Thursday evenings\, 4 pm-8 pm every week. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/lexies-idea-lab-5/ LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States CATEGORIES:1 to 2 years,10 to 12 years,3 to 5 years,6 to 9 years,Art,Drop-in Program,Early Learning,Free,Imaginative Play,Under 1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/January-2024-Web-Events-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T190000 DTSTAMP:20241121T225854Z CREATED:20240921T060714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T225854Z UID:51379-1729789200-1729796400@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Wild Wonders: Pressed Flower Bookmarks DESCRIPTION:Get creative with colorful botanicals from the Rooftop Ramble gardens and create your very own pressed flower bookmarks. \n\n\n\nThis event is part of our Free Thursday Evenings\, 4 pm–8 pm. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/wild-wonders-pressed-flower-bookmarks/ LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States CATEGORIES:1 to 2 years,3 to 5 years,6 to 9 years,Art,Drop-in Program,Free with Admission,Nature,Under 1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Exploration-Station-Pressed-Flower-Bookmarks.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T120000 DTSTAMP:20240921T060133Z CREATED:20240921T060119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T060133Z UID:51373-1729767600-1729771200@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Messy Art with Laurie DESCRIPTION:Join Ms. Laurie and our Art Studio staff for a weekly drop-in art experience designed for MCM’s youngest visitors and their caregivers. Through open-ended & process-based projects\, empower your little artist to freely explore materials and art-making with their senses. And the best part? We take care of cleanup! \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/messy-art-with-laurie-13/ LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States CATEGORIES:1 to 2 years,10 to 12 years,3 to 5 years,6 to 9 years,Art,Drop-in Program,Free with Admission,Imaginative Play,Under 1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Messy-Art.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T190000 DTSTAMP:20240921T051729Z CREATED:20240921T051726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T051729Z UID:51329-1729702800-1729710000@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:MCM Roadshow: Meadowood Health Partnership Community Supper DESCRIPTION:Meet up with MCM Roadshow at Meadowood Health Partnership’s Community Supper. Join your neighbors and friends for a bite to eat and enjoy hands-on arts activities when the kids have finished their meals! \n\n\n\nMadison Children’s Museum Roadshow brings mobile exhibits and maker activities to community events in Madison and the surrounding area. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/mcm-roadshow-meadowood-health-partnership-community-supper-2/ LOCATION:Good Shepherd Lutheran Church\, 5701 Raymond Road\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53711\, United States CATEGORIES:Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Roadshow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T113000 DTSTAMP:20241014T213158Z CREATED:20240921T055059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T213158Z UID:51363-1729681200-1729683000@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Music Time with Tim: Halloween Songs DESCRIPTION:Explore the world of music and rhythm! Join Tim each week to enjoy play-based songs\, games\, and stories. Today we’ll bop along to seasonal\, spine-tingly Halloween songs! \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/music-time-with-tim-17/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:1 to 2 years,3 to 5 years,6 to 9 years,Culture,Drop-in Program,Free with Admission,Music,Physical Activity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/NEW-Music-Time-with-Tim.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T113000 DTSTAMP:20240930T205031Z CREATED:20240921T053510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T205031Z UID:51342-1729677600-1729683000@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Let's Move! in the Wonderground DESCRIPTION:Join us for movement games in the Wonderground! From obstacle courses to dances\, group games\, balance activities\, and yoga\, we’ll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/lets-move-in-the-wonderground-25/ LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States CATEGORIES:1 to 2 years,10 to 12 years,3 to 5 years,6 to 9 years,Drop-in Program,Early Learning,Free with Admission,Imaginative Play,Physical Activity,STEM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Lets-Move.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T110000 DTSTAMP:20240921T054411Z CREATED:20240921T054408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T054411Z UID:51353-1729677600-1729681200@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Early Explorers Playgroup DESCRIPTION:Social time for babies and their grown-ups!\n\n\n\nThis playgroup is thoughtfully 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 activities that support various aspects of child development. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to connect with one another over a variety of topics. Come meet other families and make new friends! \n\n\n\nThis event will be held in the Celebrations Room and is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/early-explorers-playgroup-20/ LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States CATEGORIES:1 to 2 years,10 to 12 years,3 to 5 years,6 to 9 years,Art,Drop-in Program,Free with Admission,Imaginative Play,Under 1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Early-Explorers-Playgroup-new.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241020T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241020T150000 DTSTAMP:20240930T211225Z CREATED:20240930T191140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T211225Z UID:51541-1729429200-1729436400@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Let's Make! with Lexie: Scientific Fabric Art DESCRIPTION:Explore new materials and creative techniques through facilitated art activities and bring home hand-made treasures. Projects vary each week and may include sculpture\, painting\, comics\, printmaking\, and more!  This week\, we’ll try exciting experiments with fabric to celebrate the Wisconsin Science Festival. \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/lets-make-with-lexie-scientific-fabric-art/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:10 to 12 years,3 to 5 years,6 to 9 years,Art,Drop-in Program,Free with Admission,Imaginative Play ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Solar-Energy-Fun.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241020T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241020T120000 DTSTAMP:20241014T205633Z CREATED:20240922T053936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T205633Z UID:51431-1729420200-1729425600@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Exploration Station: Creepy Crafty Catapults DESCRIPTION:3… 2… 1… Launch! Make your own mini catapult and see how far a your pom pom (aka mini pumpkin\, with a sprinkle of imagination!) and other projectiles can fly. Learn about the physics of force and motion while launching objects of different weights and sizes. \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/exploration-station-catapult-crafting-2/ LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States CATEGORIES:1 to 2 years,10 to 12 years,13 to 17 years,3 to 5 years,6 to 9 years,Art,Drop-in Program,Early Learning,Free with Admission,STEM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Creepy-Catapults.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T150000 DTSTAMP:20241014T182458Z CREATED:20240923T024702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T182458Z UID:51461-1729342800-1729350000@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Saturday Art Adventures: Alebrijes Sculptures DESCRIPTION:Dive into an exciting drop-in art experience each week with Laurie and our Art Studio team. Embark on projects with a wide variety of art media and processes for all ages and abilities. Materials are included—and the best part? We take care of cleanup! Today\, we’ll create our own colorful creature sculptures\, inspired by Mexican artist Pedro Linares’ folk works\, called alebrijes. \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/saturday-art-adventures-with-laurie-6/ LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States CATEGORIES:1 to 2 years,10 to 12 years,3 to 5 years,6 to 9 years,Art,Drop-in Program,Free with Admission,Imaginative Play,Under 1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/January-2024-Web-Events-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T193000 DTSTAMP:20240930T204114Z CREATED:20240911T193308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T204114Z UID:51265-1729270800-1729279800@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Member Party: Monster Mash DESCRIPTION:Little monsters take over the museum at our members-only Halloween bash! \n\n\n\nStep into your silliest costume and celebrate the spirit of the season with frightfully fun activities and (free!) light refreshments\, courtesy of MCM. \n\n\n\nThis event is for current museum members only. Registration is $10 per family (after MCM member discount.) \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Google Calendar \n \n \n \n iCalendar \n \n \n \n Outlook 365 \n \n \n \n Outlook Live URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/member-party-monster-mash/ LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States CATEGORIES:1 to 2 years,10 to 12 years,13 to 17 years,3 to 5 years,6 to 9 years,Art,Culture,Imaginative Play,Members Event,Physical Activity,Special Event,Under 1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Monster-Mash-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T143000 DTSTAMP:20240922T062527Z CREATED:20240922T062523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T062527Z UID:51447-1729258200-1729261800@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Sensory Worlds with Junko DESCRIPTION: Join Junko in the Celebrations Room as we explore different sensory materials every week!Please note\, this program location may vary. Check at the admissions desk for the most up-to-date information. \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/sensory-worlds-with-junko-23/ LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States CATEGORIES:1 to 2 years,3 to 5 years,6 to 9 years,Drop-in Program,Early Learning,Free with Admission,Imaginative Play,Under 1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Sensory-Worlds-Fall.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T150000 DTSTAMP:20240921T062858Z CREATED:20240921T062847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T062858Z UID:51390-1729256400-1729263600@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Clay Day! DESCRIPTION:Explore the squishy\, smudgy\, sculptable world of clay! \n\n\n\nEach Friday\, join us for a different drop-in clay experience in the Art Studio. We’ll work with a variety of media–ceramic clay\, dough\, paper clay\, polymer clay\, and more. This event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/clay-day-10/ LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States CATEGORIES:10 to 12 years,3 to 5 years,6 to 9 years,Art,Drop-in Program,Free with Admission ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Clay-Creations-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T190000 DTSTAMP:20240930T211216Z CREATED:20240930T192817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T211216Z UID:51545-1729184400-1729191600@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Lexie's Idea Lab DESCRIPTION:Get your creativity flowing with Lexie in the Idea Lab! Practice different methods for generating new art projects and storytelling concepts with guidance from the Idea Machine. \n\n\n\nThis event is part of our free admission Thursday evenings\, 4 pm-8 pm every week. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/lexies-idea-lab-4/ LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States CATEGORIES:1 to 2 years,10 to 12 years,3 to 5 years,6 to 9 years,Art,Drop-in Program,Early Learning,Free,Imaginative Play,Under 1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/January-2024-Web-Events-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T200000 DTSTAMP:20241015T164622Z CREATED:20240923T042529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T164622Z UID:51474-1729180800-1729195200@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Free Night: Science on the Square DESCRIPTION:Enjoy FREE admission 4-8 pm as part of Science on the Square\, an event for all ages that kicks off the Wisconsin Science Festival. Join us for hands-on STEM activities\, including: \n\n\n\n\nUW Neuroscience Outreach\, 5-7:45 pm: Join our friends from UW Neuroscience for brain-building activities and interact with REAL neurological specimens. \n\n\n\nMCM Wild Wonders: Squishy Circuits. 5-7 pm: Making circuits using play dough and LED lights.\n\n\n\nMCM Idea Lab\, 5-7 pm: Create art and storytelling projects with the Idea Machine\n\n\n\nSound Science: Enjoy an eerie\, unusual theremin and plastic bag percussion demo\, 5-6 pm  \n\n\n\nSound Science: Makey-Makey synthesizer demos\, 6-8 pm\n\n\n\nSound Science: UW Speech & Hearing Clinic: How do we hear?\n\n\n\nStory Time with Alice in Dairyland\, 5-5:15 pm and 6-6:15 pm\n\n\n\nWomen in Chemistry: How does the sun power chemical reactions?\n\n\n\nWisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom: Right this very minute on a Wisconsin farm…\n\n\n\nUW IBio Go: Get to know our aquatic invertebrate friends\n\n\n\nUW-Madison Hite Lab: How does a tiny parasite travel from the lake to the sky?\n\n\n\nUW-Madison Freedman and Whitman Lab: What can you see in the soil?\n\n\n\nUW-Madison Picasso Lab: Why are perennial plants and soil best friends? \n\n\n\nUW-Madison Research in Developmental Disabilities and Language Lab URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/free-night-science-on-the-square-2/ LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages,Free,Special Event,STEM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Newsletter-Science-on-the-Square-v2.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR