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:20240706T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240706T090000 DTSTAMP:20240701T220439Z CREATED:20240624T094824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T220439Z UID:50305-1720252800-1720256400@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:July Member Morning DESCRIPTION:Enjoy exclusive\, members-only time in the museum for a great addition to your Farmers Market family outing. There’s no better way to play before the museum gets busy! Enjoy complimentary coffee and delicious donuts while supplies last. \n\n\n\nJuly is Member Appreciation Month! Look forward to extra-special perks and events just for our fabulous museum members\, all month long. Not a member yet? Become one today! Membership starts immediately\, so you can visit for free anytime the museum is open. Learn more about membership. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/july-member-morning/ 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,Members Event,Special Event,Under 1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/June-2024-Web-Events-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240705T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240705T200000 DTSTAMP:20240703T203713Z CREATED:20240328T191833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T203713Z UID:47523-1720198800-1720209600@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:UPDATE! Live from the Wonderground: Red Rose DESCRIPTION:Every first Friday this summer\, enjoy free concerts at MCM featuring an eclectic mix of Madison bands. Adults get to dance and chat\, kids climb and play\, and caregivers enjoy low-stress social time in an outdoor play space like no other!  \n\n\n\nUPDATE: Don’t Mess with Cupid will be unable to perform due to illness. We send healing thoughts their way and welcome Red Rose\, fronted by Cupid member Raquel Aleman\, for an evening of live looping Space-Funk/House/Trip-Hop. Ice cream from Dairy Godmother is available for purchase\, and a cash bar featuring alcoholic and NA beverages. \n\n\n\nLive from the Wonderground admission is free! You may choose to provide a donation at the door\, but no entry fee is required. Proceeds benefit the work of Madison Children’s Museum and allow us to bring accessible programming to our community. All tickets are at the door\, no advance registration. Please enter at the Wonderground gate on E. Dayton Street\, by the Log Cabin. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive from the Wonderground brings music\, dancing\, food\, and drinks for all ages to Madison’s most creative play space and part-time concert venue\, the Wonderground. \n\n\n\nThis free first-Friday concert series features local bands\, drinks\, light snacks\, and fresh air fun. Events take place from 5 to 8 pm\, with bands performing two sets from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. In between sets\, “A Drop in the Bucket” features a unique mini-set performed in the Wonderground’s Giant Bucket. \n\n\n\nLearn more and view upcoming Live from the Wonderground events. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/lftw2024-3/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:1 to 2 years,10 to 12 years,13 to 17 years,3 to 5 years,6 to 9 years,All Ages,Culture,For Adults,Imaginative Play,Music,Physical Activity,Special Event,Under 1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/June-2024-Web-Events-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240705T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240705T143000 DTSTAMP:20240620T190205Z CREATED:20240620T190204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T190205Z UID:50159-1720186200-1720189800@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Kamishibai Storytelling with Junko DESCRIPTION:Join Junko each Friday for interactive storytelling with Japanese kamishibai cards! \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/kamishibai-storytelling-with-junko-2/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:3 to 5 years,6 to 9 years,Art,Culture,Drop-in Program,Early Learning,Free with Admission,Imaginative Play,Literacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/July-2024-Web-Events-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240705T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240705T150000 DTSTAMP:20240624T204737Z CREATED:20240624T204736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T204737Z UID:50326-1720184400-1720191600@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Clay Day: Ceramic Pinch Pots DESCRIPTION:Explore the squishy\, smudgy\, sculptable world of clay! Today we’ll “clay it forward” with ceramic clay pinch pots. \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-ceramic-pinch-pots-9/ 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-Pinch-Pots.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240704T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240704T190000 DTSTAMP:20240624T210624Z CREATED:20240624T210621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T210624Z UID:50328-1720112400-1720119600@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Wild Wonders: Mini Stick Flags DESCRIPTION:Let your twig flag fly! Create colorful banners of your own design\, mounted on sticks gathered from the museum’s gardens. \n\n\n\nThis event is part of our free admission Thursday evenings\, 4 pm-8 pm. Image credit: Bonnie Scorer URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/wild-wonders-mini-stick-flags/ 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 with Admission,Nature,STEM,Under 1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Image-credit-Bonnie-Scorer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240704T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240704T143000 DTSTAMP:20240624T090453Z CREATED:20240624T090451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T090453Z UID:50258-1720099800-1720103400@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Sensory Worlds with Junko DESCRIPTION: Join Junko in the Urb Garden as we explore different sensory materials every week!  \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/sensory-worlds-with-junko-11/ 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/Cabin-Life_-Garden-Harvest.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240704T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240704T200000 DTSTAMP:20240624T090407Z CREATED:20240624T090405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T090407Z UID:50255-1720083600-1720123200@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Fourth of July: Museum Open! DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a sunny Fourth of July with MCM! The museum will be open today for our typical Thursday hours\, 9 am to 8 pm\, with free admission 4 pm to 8 pm. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/fourth-of-july-museum-open/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:1 to 2 years,10 to 12 years,13 to 17 years,3 to 5 years,6 to 9 years,Drop-in Program,Free with Admission,Special Event,Under 1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/July-2024-Web-Events-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240703T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240703T150000 DTSTAMP:20240624T085019Z CREATED:20240624T084723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T085019Z UID:50249-1720015200-1720018800@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Cabin Life: Beads & Baubles DESCRIPTION:Get decked out with wooden beads and sinew thread while exploring early jewelry-making. Flex your fine motor skills and practice hand-eye coordination to design custom bracelets and necklaces out of natural\, historical materials. \n\n\n\nCabin Life invites you to try your hand at crafts and activities from around the time our original log cabin was built in the 1840s. \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. \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/cabin-life-beads-baubles-2/ 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,Culture,Early Learning,Free with Admission,History,Imaginative Play ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Cabin-Life.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240703T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240703T143000 DTSTAMP:20240624T061504Z CREATED:20240624T061500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T061504Z UID:50208-1720013400-1720017000@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Playdough Party with Junko DESCRIPTION:Join Junko in the Art Studio Classroom each Wednesday to create your own scented playdough that’s a squishy\, smush-able sensory delight. \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/playdough-party-with-junko-12/ LOCATION:WI 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/Playdough-Party-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240703T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240703T113000 DTSTAMP:20240624T055019Z CREATED:20240624T055018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T055019Z UID:50180-1720004400-1720006200@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Music Time with Tim! DESCRIPTION:Explore the world of music and rhythm! Join Tim in the Celebrations room each week to enjoy play-based songs\, games\, and stories. \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/music-time-with-tim-2/ 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/Music-Time-with-Tim-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240703T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240703T120000 DTSTAMP:20240624T063537Z CREATED:20240624T063536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T063537Z UID:50220-1720002600-1720008000@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Exploration Station: Botanical Soap Making DESCRIPTION:Learn about liquids and solids as we make soap using fragrant flowers and vibrant botanicals from our Rooftop Ramble garden. \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/exploration-station-botanical-soap-making/ 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/jpeg:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/8253128962_80f50b65cf_z.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240702T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240702T113000 DTSTAMP:20240624T092450Z CREATED:20240624T092229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T092450Z UID:50285-1719914400-1719919800@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Open Art Studio DESCRIPTION:Choose your own art adventure through exploration of materials. Create robots\, cars\, houses\, and more. Drop by the Art Studio classroom for open-ended creative opportunities\, facilitated by our talented staff. \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/open-art-studio-18/ 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 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:20240702T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240702T120000 DTSTAMP:20240624T094420Z CREATED:20240624T094333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T094420Z UID:50302-1719910800-1719921600@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Tuesday Member Morning DESCRIPTION:Enjoy exclusive\, members-only time in the museum each Tuesday for Member Appreciation Month! There’s no better way to play at MCM\, especially for our young visitors who are easily overwhelmed by crowds. Stretch out\, enjoy the exhibits at your own pace\, and enjoy a chilled-out morning together in the museum. \n\n\n\nNot a member yet? Become one today! Membership starts immediately\, so you can visit for free on Member Morning or any other time the museum is open. Learn more about membership. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/tuesday-member-morning/ 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,Members Event,Special Event,Under 1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Member-Party-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240630T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240630T200000 DTSTAMP:20240629T154743Z CREATED:20240327T193449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240629T154743Z UID:46956-1719770400-1719777600@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Drama in the Wonderground: Dido\, Queen of Carthage 6/30\, 6 pm DESCRIPTION:All performances are sold out. \n\n\n\nMadison Shakespeare Company returns to MCM to stage three evenings of Christopher Marlowe’s first play\, the tragedy Dido\, Queen of Carthage\, with the Wonderground climber taking center stage—literally. It might not exactly be the set envisioned by the infamous playwright\, poet\, spy\, and member of The School of Night\, but Elizabethan London lacked our exhibits team. \n\n\n\nOwing to the content of this play—the Elizabethans were notoriously bloody-minded—this event is suggested for adults and mature teens. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\nTickets: $20 in advance\, $25 on the day of the show \n\n\n\nFood and drink: cash (& cards) bar with a variety of alcoholic and NA beverages. You are welcome to bring a water bottle and/or light snacks. Please no glass containers or carry-in alcohol. Smoking and vaping are not permitted on the premises.   \n\n\n\nAccessibility & comfort: the Wonderground space has accessible single use/family restrooms\, a drinking fountain and water bottle filling station. The performance takes place outdoors; please dress for the weather and take any needed precautions for heat\, rain\, etc. Our seating plan is flexible\, and we will be able to adjust seats to accommodate any members of your group using a wheelchair or other mobility device.  \n\n\n\nWeather: we (MCM and MSC) will make every effort to complete each performance as planned. The performance will go on in a light rain\, as long as the actors and audience are safe. If we need to hold the performance to allow for weather to pass\, there is a sheltered area in the Wonderground where audience members can wait. If there is potential for severe weather\, we will make a go/no-go call no later than two hours before curtain. Check this website link or individual Facebook events for updates (we will only post updates in the event of delay or cancellation). Umbrellas will be permitted only at the back of the audience seating\, in spaces where other audience members’ visibility will not be blocked. We will have a limited supply of rain ponchos available.   \n\n\n\nIn the event of a cancellation or partial cancellation\, ticket purchasers will have the option of a full refund or a ticket transfer for another performance (pending availability). All requests for ticket transfers should be directed to Kia Karlen before 3 pm on the day of the show. Requests will be handled in the order received.  \n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to the Wonderground and hope you enjoy the show!  URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/dido4/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,For Adults,Registration Required,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Wonderground-Graphic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240630T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240630T150000 DTSTAMP:20240523T030113Z CREATED:20240523T030106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T030113Z UID:49904-1719752400-1719759600@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Let's Make! with Lexie 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! \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/lets-make-with-lexie-31/ LOCATION:WI 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Member-Morning-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240630T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240630T120000 DTSTAMP:20240523T025204Z CREATED:20240523T025159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T025204Z UID:49894-1719743400-1719748800@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Exploration Station: Bubble Science DESCRIPTION:Somebody burst your bubble? No worries—we can make new ones! Explore the shiny\, pearlescent world of bubble science and learn how these squeaky-clean beauties are formed. \n\n\n\nThis event is free with the price of general admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/exploration-station-bubble-science-3/ 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,Imaginative Play,Nature,STEM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Exploration-Station-Bubble-Science.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T213000 DTSTAMP:20240629T103820Z CREATED:20240327T192348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240629T103820Z UID:46947-1719689400-1719696600@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Drama in the Wonderground: Dido\, Queen of Carthage 6/29\, 7:30 pm DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 29 shows are sold out. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMadison Shakespeare Company returns to MCM to stage three evenings of Christopher Marlowe’s first play\, the tragedy Dido\, Queen of Carthage\, with the Wonderground climber taking center stage—literally. It might not exactly be the set envisioned by the infamous playwright\, poet\, spy\, and member of The School of Night\, but Elizabethan London lacked our exhibits team. \n\n\n\nOwing to the content of this play—the Elizabethans were notoriously bloody-minded—this event is suggested for adults and mature teens. \n\n\n\nTickets: $20 in advance\, $25 on the day of the show \n\n\n\nFood and drink: cash (& cards) bar with a variety of alcoholic and NA beverages. You are welcome to bring a water bottle and/or light snacks. Please no glass containers or carry-in alcohol. Smoking and vaping are not permitted on the premises.   \n\n\n\nAccessibility & comfort: the Wonderground space has accessible single use/family restrooms\, a drinking fountain and water bottle filling station. The performance takes place outdoors; please dress for the weather and take any needed precautions for heat\, rain\, etc. Our seating plan is flexible\, and we will be able to adjust seats to accommodate any members of your group using a wheelchair or other mobility device.  \n\n\n\nWeather: we (MCM and MSC) will make every effort to complete each performance as planned. The performance will go on in a light rain\, as long as the actors and audience are safe. If we need to hold the performance to allow for weather to pass\, there is a sheltered area in the Wonderground where audience members can wait. If there is potential for severe weather\, we will make a go/no-go call no later than two hours before curtain. Check this website link or individual Facebook events for updates (we will only post updates in the event of delay or cancellation). Umbrellas will be permitted only at the back of the audience seating\, in spaces where other audience members’ visibility will not be blocked. We will have a limited supply of rain ponchos available.   \n\n\n\nIn the event of a cancellation or partial cancellation\, ticket purchasers will have the option of a full refund or a ticket transfer for another performance (pending availability). All requests for ticket transfers should be directed to Kia Karlen before 3 pm on the day of the show. Requests will be handled in the order received.  \n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to the Wonderground and hope you enjoy the show!  URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/dido3/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,For Adults,Registration Required,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Wonderground-Graphic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T190000 DTSTAMP:20240629T000455Z CREATED:20240327T193651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240629T000455Z UID:46953-1719680400-1719687600@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Drama in the Wonderground: Dido\, Queen of Carthage 6/29\, 5 pm DESCRIPTION:The Saturday 5 pm performance is sold out. \n\n\n\nMadison Shakespeare Company returns to MCM to stage three evenings of Christopher Marlowe’s first play\, the tragedy Dido\, Queen of Carthage\, with the Wonderground climber taking center stage—literally. It might not exactly be the set envisioned by the infamous playwright\, poet\, spy\, and member of The School of Night\, but Elizabethan London lacked our exhibits team. \n\n\n\nOwing to the content of this play—the Elizabethans were notoriously bloody-minded—this event is suggested for adults and mature teens. \n\n\n\nTickets: $20 in advance\, $25 on the day of the show \nFood and drink: cash (& cards) bar with a variety of alcoholic and NA beverages. You are welcome to bring a water bottle and/or light snacks. Please no glass containers or carry-in alcohol. Smoking and vaping are not permitted on the premises.  \n \nAccessibility & comfort: the Wonderground space has accessible single use/family restrooms\, a drinking fountain and water bottle filling station. The performance takes place outdoors; please dress for the weather and take any needed precautions for heat\, rain\, etc. Our seating plan is flexible\, and we will be able to adjust seats to accommodate any members of your group using a wheelchair or other mobility device. \n \nWeather: we (MCM and MSC) will make every effort to complete each performance as planned. The performance will go on in a light rain\, as long as the actors and audience are safe. If we need to hold the performance to allow for weather to pass\, there is a sheltered area in the Wonderground where audience members can wait. If there is potential for severe weather\, we will make a go/no-go call no later than two hours before curtain. Check this website link or individual Facebook events for updates (we will only post updates in the event of delay or cancellation). Umbrellas will be permitted only at the back of the audience seating\, in spaces where other audience members’ visibility will not be blocked. We will have a limited supply of rain ponchos available.  \n \nIn the event of a cancellation or partial cancellation\, ticket purchasers will have the option of a full refund or a ticket transfer for another performance (pending availability). All requests for ticket transfers should be directed to Kia Karlen before 3 pm on the day of the show. Requests will be handled in the order received. \n \nWe look forward to welcoming you to the Wonderground and hope you enjoy the show! \n  URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/dido2/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,For Adults,Registration Required,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Wonderground-Graphic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T150000 DTSTAMP:20240624T060727Z CREATED:20240522T223510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T060727Z UID:49833-1719667800-1719673200@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Insect Scavenger Hunt DESCRIPTION:Be very\, very quiet… we’re hunting insects! Join us in the Urb Garden\, where we’ll sharpen our observation skills and search for bugs hiding in the plants. Gentleness is encouraged—no insects will be harmed in the making of this program. \n\n\n\nThis program is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/insect-scavenger-hunt-19/ LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States CATEGORIES:3 to 5 years,6 to 9 years,Drop-in Program,Early Learning,Free with Admission,Nature,Physical Activity,STEM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Insect-Scavenger-Hunt-3-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T150000 DTSTAMP:20240523T013242Z CREATED:20240523T011229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T013242Z UID:49871-1719666000-1719673200@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Saturday Art Adventures: Mud Printed Textiles 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 printed textiles using dyes and resist made from mud. \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Heather Fulford URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/saturday-art-adventures-mud-printed-textiles/ 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/Heather-Fulford.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T120000 DTSTAMP:20240523T024942Z CREATED:20240523T024928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T024942Z UID:49891-1719657000-1719662400@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Exploration Station: Mud Creations DESCRIPTION:Lets get messy! Make mud pies and other (non-edible) creations with your little one in the garden to celebrate World Mud Day. \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Amity Hook-Sopko\, Green Child URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/exploration-station-mud-creations/ 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,Drop-in Program,Early Learning,Free with Admission,Imaginative Play,Nature,STEM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Image-credit-Amity-Hook-Sopko-Green-Child.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T110000 DTSTAMP:20240522T190012Z CREATED:20240522T190006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T190012Z UID:49799-1719655200-1719658800@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Garden Babies DESCRIPTION:Enjoy sunny Saturday mornings in the Urb Garden with your little one. Join us for special baby-friendly activities just outside the Wildernest. \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/garden-babies-12/ LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States CATEGORIES:1 to 2 years,Drop-in Program,Early Learning,Free with Admission,Imaginative Play,Nature,Physical Activity,Under 1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Garden-Babies-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240628T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240628T210000 DTSTAMP:20240628T225234Z CREATED:20240327T193314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T225234Z UID:46954-1719601200-1719608400@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Drama in the Wonderground: Dido\, Queen of Carthage 6/28\, 7 pm (CANCELED) DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s performance (6/28) is canceled due to this evening’s weather forecast. \n\n\n\nTicket purchasers have the option to request a refund or to exchange their tickets for either the Saturday 7:30 performance or the Sunday 6:00 performance. Please contact Kia Karlen with your request. Ticket exchanges are subject to availability\, and requests will be processed in the order received.  \n\n\n\nIn the event that two or more performances are canceled this weekend due to weather\, we will offer a rain makeup date on Tuesday\, July 2. However\, at this time the exchange options are limited to Saturday 7:30 and Sunday 6:00. \n\n\n\nThank you for your understanding and we hope you’ll be able to attend another of this weekend’s shows.    \n\n\n\nMadison Shakespeare Company returns to MCM to stage three evenings of Christopher Marlowe’s first play\, the tragedy Dido\, Queen of Carthage\, with the Wonderground climber taking center stage—literally. It might not exactly be the set envisioned by the infamous playwright\, poet\, spy\, and member of The School of Night\, but Elizabethan London lacked our exhibits team. \n\n\n\nOwing to the content of this play—the Elizabethans were notoriously bloody-minded—this event is suggested for adults and mature teens. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\nTickets: $20 in advance\, $25 on day of performance \n\n\n\nFood and drink: cash (& cards) bar with a variety of alcoholic and NA beverages. You are welcome to bring a water bottle and/or light snacks. Please no glass containers or carry-in alcohol. Smoking and vaping are not permitted on the premises.   \n\n\n\nAccessibility & comfort: the Wonderground space has accessible single use/family restrooms\, a drinking fountain and water bottle filling station. The performance takes place outdoors; please dress for the weather and take any needed precautions for heat\, rain\, etc. Our seating plan is flexible\, and we will be able to adjust seats to accommodate any members of your group using a wheelchair or other mobility device.  \n\n\n\nWeather: we (MCM and MSC) will make every effort to complete each performance as planned. The performance will go on in a light rain\, as long as the actors and audience are safe. If we need to hold the performance to allow for weather to pass\, there is a sheltered area in the Wonderground where audience members can wait. If there is potential for severe weather\, we will make a go/no-go call no later than two hours before curtain. Check this website link or individual Facebook events for updates (we will only post updates in the event of delay or cancellation). Umbrellas will be permitted only at the back of the audience seating\, in spaces where other audience members’ visibility will not be blocked. We will have a limited supply of rain ponchos available.   \n\n\n\nIn the event of a cancellation or partial cancellation\, ticket purchasers will have the option of a full refund or a ticket transfer for another performance (pending availability). All requests for ticket transfers should be directed to Kia Karlen on the day of the show. Requests will be handled in the order received.  \n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to the Wonderground and hope you enjoy the show!  URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/dido1/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,For Adults,Registration Required,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Wonderground-Graphic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240628T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240628T150000 DTSTAMP:20240624T060638Z CREATED:20240522T223209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T060638Z UID:49831-1719581400-1719586800@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Insect Scavenger Hunt DESCRIPTION:Be very\, very quiet… we’re hunting insects! Join us in the Urb Garden\, where we’ll sharpen our observation skills and search for bugs hiding in the plants. Gentleness is encouraged—no insects will be harmed in the making of this program. \n\n\n\nThis program is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/insect-scavenger-hunt-18/ LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States CATEGORIES:3 to 5 years,6 to 9 years,Drop-in Program,Early Learning,Free with Admission,Nature,Physical Activity,STEM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Insect-Scavenger-Hunt-3-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240628T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240628T143000 DTSTAMP:20240620T195420Z CREATED:20240620T190134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T195420Z UID:49676-1719581400-1719585000@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Kamishibai Storytelling with Junko DESCRIPTION:Join Junko each Friday in the “Down Under” area of the Wonderground for interactive storytelling with Japanese kamishibai cards! \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/kamishibai-storytelling-with-junko/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:3 to 5 years,6 to 9 years,Art,Culture,Drop-in Program,Early Learning,Free with Admission,Imaginative Play,Literacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/July-2024-Web-Events-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240628T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240628T150000 DTSTAMP:20240522T234016Z CREATED:20240522T234009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T234016Z UID:49859-1719579600-1719586800@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Clay Day: Ceramic Flower Pots DESCRIPTION:Explore the squishy\, smudgy\, sculptable world of clay! Today we’ll “clay it forward” with ceramic clay flower pots for future gardening programs. \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-ceramic-flower-pots/ 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-Pinch-Pots.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240628T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240628T120000 DTSTAMP:20240523T064441Z CREATED:20240523T064438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T064441Z UID:49973-1719568800-1719576000@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Name that Adaptation with the International Crane Foundation DESCRIPTION:Join the International Crane Foundation for programming in our brand new Nice Age Trail exhibit. Learn more about how cranes move and how their bodies have adapted to environments like that in Wisconsin. \n\n\n\nThis event is free with the price of general admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/name-that-adaptation-with-the-international-crane-foundation/ 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,Imaginative Play,Nature,STEM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/June-2024-Web-Events-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T190000 DTSTAMP:20240618T162539Z CREATED:20240617T190456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T162539Z UID:50136-1719507600-1719514800@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Pride Identity Vision Boards DESCRIPTION:See yourself in vibrant color! Get your photo printed and create a collage with joyful colors and affirming messages. \n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to all ages. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/pride-identity-vision-boards/ 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 with Admission,Imaginative Play,Special Event,Under 1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Pride-collage.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T150000 DTSTAMP:20240624T060543Z CREATED:20240522T223130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T060543Z UID:49829-1719495000-1719500400@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Insect Scavenger Hunt DESCRIPTION:Be very\, very quiet… we’re hunting insects! Join us in the Urb Garden\, where we’ll sharpen our observation skills and search for bugs hiding in the plants. Gentleness is encouraged—no insects will be harmed in the making of this program. \n\n\n\nThis program is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/insect-scavenger-hunt-17/ LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States CATEGORIES:3 to 5 years,6 to 9 years,Drop-in Program,Early Learning,Free with Admission,Nature,Physical Activity,STEM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Insect-Scavenger-Hunt-3-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T143000 DTSTAMP:20240523T030725Z CREATED:20240523T030724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T030725Z UID:49916-1719495000-1719498600@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Sensory Worlds with Junko DESCRIPTION: Join Junko in the Urb Garden as we explore different sensory materials every week!  \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/sensory-worlds-with-junko-10/ 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/Cabin-Life_-Garden-Harvest.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR