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UID:49855-1718370000-1718377200@madisonchildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Clay Day: Polymer Clay Pins
DESCRIPTION:Explore the squishy\, smudgy\, sculptable world of clay! Today we’ll “make and take” custom pins with polymer 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-polymer-clay-pins-3/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240614T120000
DTSTAMP:20240522T231322Z
CREATED:20240522T231320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T231322Z
UID:49847-1718362800-1718366400@madisonchildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:STEAM Time: Paper Helicopters
DESCRIPTION:Channel your inner aviation engineer and create your own paper helicopter! Launch it off the Wonderground climber\, see the impact of your design choices\, and create again. \n\n\n\nJoin us each week for new STEAM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Math) activities. These hands-on programs foster creativity\, ignite curiosity\, encourage divergent thinking\, build problem-solving skills\, and offer new ways for kids to explore the world around them. \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission.
URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/steam-time-paper-helicopters/
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,STEM,Under 1
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T190000
DTSTAMP:20240523T032221Z
CREATED:20240523T032218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T032221Z
UID:49918-1718298000-1718305200@madisonchildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Wild Wonders: Recycled Paper-Making
DESCRIPTION:Create your own sustainable stationery with recycled paper and water! \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission.
URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/wild-wonders-recycled-paper-making/
LOCATION:WI
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,Special Event,STEM
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Earth-Day-Seed-Paper.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T150000
DTSTAMP:20240522T222310Z
CREATED:20240522T222301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T222310Z
UID:49813-1718285400-1718290800@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-9/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T143000
DTSTAMP:20240523T030555Z
CREATED:20240523T030552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T030555Z
UID:49912-1718285400-1718289000@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-8/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T150000
DTSTAMP:20240522T224156Z
CREATED:20240522T224151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T224156Z
UID:49837-1718200800-1718204400@madisonchildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Cabin Life: Quill & Ink
DESCRIPTION:Make your mark with a feathery flourish. Explore writing utensils from early European history through a hands-on quill and ink activity.  \n\n\n\nCabin Life invites you each week to try crafts and activities from the time of our historic 1840s log cabin. This 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-quill-ink-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,Drop-in Program,Early Learning,Free with Admission,History,Literacy,Nature,Physical Activity,STEM
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Cabin-Life_-Quill-Ink.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T143000
DTSTAMP:20240523T030225Z
CREATED:20240523T030223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T030225Z
UID:49906-1718199000-1718202600@madisonchildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Playdough Party with Junko
DESCRIPTION:Join Junko 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-9/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T120000
DTSTAMP:20240523T014403Z
CREATED:20240523T014401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T014403Z
UID:49879-1718188200-1718193600@madisonchildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Exploration Station: Seed Planting
DESCRIPTION: Start your own mini-garden by planting seeds to take home\, and decorate your own one-of-a-kind paper plant pot! \n\n\n\nThis event is free with the price of general admission.
URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/exploration-station-seed-planting/
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/Planting-4.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T110000
DTSTAMP:20240611T012700Z
CREATED:20240611T012656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T012700Z
UID:50108-1718184600-1718190000@madisonchildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Daytime Astronomy: Exploring the Sun & Planets
DESCRIPTION:Join astronomers from the American Astronomical Society for daytime skygazing activities and an art project exploring the sun and planets. Make a UV-reactive bead bracelet\, view the sun safely in the sky\, and color a crater! \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission.
URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/daytime-astronomy-exploring-the-sun-planets/
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,Nature,Special Event,STEM
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Sun-Astronomy.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240609T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240609T150000
DTSTAMP:20240523T025907Z
CREATED:20240523T025905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T025907Z
UID:49898-1717938000-1717945200@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-28/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240609T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240609T123000
DTSTAMP:20240523T022842Z
CREATED:20240523T014114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T022842Z
UID:49875-1717929000-1717936200@madisonchildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Exploration Station: Sun-sational Tea
DESCRIPTION:Soak up the sun and taste the Wisconsin summer! Harvest fresh herbs from our cabin garden and enjoy a refreshing batch of museum-made sun tea. \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/exploration-station-sun-sational-tea/
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,Cooking,Culture,Drop-in Program,Early Learning,Free with Admission,History,Imaginative Play,Nature,Physical Activity,STEM
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Cabin-Life-Sun-Tea.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240609T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240609T120000
DTSTAMP:20240523T045318Z
CREATED:20240523T045313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T045318Z
UID:49946-1717923600-1717934400@madisonchildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:MCM Roadshow: Northside Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:Join MCM Roadshow at the Sunday Northside Farmer’s Market\, hosted on the intersection of Sherman Avenue and Northport Drive. Shop for fresh fruits and veggies\, enjoy local treats\, and keep little ones entertained with art and maker activities! \n\n\n\nMadison Children’s Museum Roadshow brings mobile exhibits\, maker activities\, and more to community events in Madison and the surrounding area.
URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/mcm-roadshow-northside-farmers-market/
LOCATION:55 S. Gammon Road\, 55 S. Gammon Road\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53717\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Roadshow.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T150000
DTSTAMP:20240522T221631Z
CREATED:20240522T221628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T221631Z
UID:49809-1717853400-1717858800@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-4/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T150000
DTSTAMP:20240522T234233Z
CREATED:20240522T234227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T234233Z
UID:49861-1717851600-1717858800@madisonchildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Art Adventures
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! \n\n\n\nThis event is free for SummerPalooza!
URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/saturday-art-adventures/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T160000
DTSTAMP:20240605T204210Z
CREATED:20240423T202923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T204210Z
UID:48094-1717837200-1717862400@madisonchildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Free Day: SummerPalooza
DESCRIPTION:MCM’s 11th annual free family celebration and kickoff-to-summer returns to the Capitol Square! SummerPalooza includes free museum admission all day (9 am–4 pm)\, along with exciting activities\, guest programs\, and live entertainment. Be sure to “take a walk in their paws” and enjoy our brand new nature exhibit\, the Nice Age Trail! \n\n\n\nPerformances at Rotary Plaza Stage9 am Handphibians10 am Black Star Drum Line \n\n\n\nPerformances in the Wonderground11 am Zhong Yi Lion Dance1 pm Ken Lonnquist and the Kenland Band2:30 pm Hoot ‘n Annie \n\n\n\nGuest Programming\, 10 am–3 pmMSCR/MMoCA Art CartWisconsin DNR FishmobileMadison Reading ProjectPlay on the Move
URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/free-day-summerpalooza/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:1 to 2 years,10 to 12 years,3 to 5 years,6 to 9 years,Art,Culture,Early Learning,Free,History,Imaginative Play,Music,Nature,Physical Activity,Special Event,STEM,Under 1
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Summerpalooza-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T190000
DTSTAMP:20240523T044909Z
CREATED:20240523T044229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T044909Z
UID:49940-1717781400-1717786800@madisonchildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:MCM Roadshow: Juneteenth Celebration Community Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join MCM Roadshow at a free community dinner hosted by Lussier Community Education Center. Enjoy a meal with our community\, free prize drawing\, and keep little ones entertained with creative activities for the whole family. \n\n\n\nMadison Children’s Museum Roadshow brings mobile exhibits\, maker activities\, and more to community events in Madison and the surrounding area.
URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/mcm-roadshow-lussier-community-dinner/
LOCATION:55 S. Gammon Road\, 55 S. Gammon Road\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53717\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Roadshow.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T200000
DTSTAMP:20240501T192446Z
CREATED:20240328T191431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T192446Z
UID:47520-1717779600-1717790400@madisonchildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Live from the Wonderground: Panchromatic Steel
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\nTonight’s featured act\, Panchromatic Steel\, fuses island styles with pop hits\, rock\, and jazz\, for an energetic genre-bending performance. Enjoy a “Drop in the Bucket” intermission performance from Melvis\, a returning MCM favorite who rocked our holiday socks off at Adult Swim last winter! Ice cream from Dairy Godmother is available for purchase\, plus 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. 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/lftw2024-2/
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/jpeg:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Panchromatic-Steel.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T150000
DTSTAMP:20240522T221549Z
CREATED:20240522T221547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T221549Z
UID:49807-1717767000-1717772400@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-3/
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:20240607T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T150000
DTSTAMP:20240522T233348Z
CREATED:20240522T233346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T233348Z
UID:49853-1717765200-1717772400@madisonchildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Clay Day: Make-and-Take Clay Cicadas
DESCRIPTION:Explore the squishy\, smudgy\, sculptable world of clay! Today we’ll “make and take” your very own cicada buddies to celebrate the emergence of cicadas in Wisconsin.  \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-make-and-take-clay-cicadas/
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/Playdough-Party-4.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T120000
DTSTAMP:20240522T230503Z
CREATED:20240522T225242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T230503Z
UID:49843-1717758000-1717761600@madisonchildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:STEAM Time: Cicada Creations
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the emergence of cicadas in Wisconsin by learning about this year’s brood and making your own carapaced buddy out of art materials. \n\n\n\nJoin us each week for new STEAM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Math) activities. These hands-on programs foster creativity\, ignite curiosity\, encourage divergent thinking\, build problem-solving skills\, and offer new ways for kids to explore the world around them. \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Mike Nolan
URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/steam-time-cicada-creations/
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,STEM,Under 1
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Credit-Mike-Nolan.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T110000
DTSTAMP:20240605T185926Z
CREATED:20240430T192433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T185926Z
UID:49462-1717754400-1717758000@madisonchildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Super Friends Club: Summer Fridays 2024
DESCRIPTION:Drop-off class for preschoolers on Fridays\n\n\n\nCome to the museum and practice becoming a Super Friend! Speaking to new people\, taking turns\, and making friends are new skills for 3 and 4-year-olds. Super Friends Club offers a preschool-style group experience within the museum. Guided by MCM’s early education team\, Super Friends Club gives kids a chance to practice critical social skills and cooperative play with new activities each week. \n\n\n\nWhile the Super Friends are playing\, caregivers can relax in MCM’s cafe\, enjoy our tranquil Rooftop\, or explore the exhibits with a younger or older sibling. Best for ages 3 through 4 and potty-trained. This $40 class has 8 sessions over 9 weeks (no session on July 5)\, and requires online registration. The Super Friends class fee does not include base museum admission. \n\n\n\nDates: June 7–Aug 2 (no class on July 5) \n\n\n\nRegistration will continue until all spots in the class are full.  \n\n\n\nPrice: $40 for 8 sessions \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/super-friends-club-summer-fridays-2024/
LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States
CATEGORIES:3 to 5 years,Class,Early Learning,Imaginative Play,Physical Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T150000
DTSTAMP:20240522T221517Z
CREATED:20240522T221510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T221517Z
UID:49805-1717680600-1717686000@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-2/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T110000
DTSTAMP:20240605T190008Z
CREATED:20240430T191552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T190008Z
UID:49463-1717668000-1717671600@madisonchildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Super Friends Club: Summer Thursdays 2024
DESCRIPTION:Drop-off class for preschoolers on Thursdays\n\n\n\nCome to the museum and practice becoming a Super Friend! Speaking to new people\, taking turns\, and making friends are new skills for 3 and 4-year-olds. Super Friends Club offers a preschool-style group experience within the museum. Guided by MCM’s early learning team\, Super Friends Club gives kids a chance to practice critical social skills and cooperative play with new activities each week. \n\n\n\nWhile the Super Friends are playing\, caregivers can relax in MCM’s cafe\, enjoy our tranquil Rooftop\, or explore the exhibits with a younger or older sibling. Best for ages 3 through 4 and potty-trained. This $40 class has 8 sessions over 9 weeks (no session on July 4)\, and requires online registration. The Super Friends class fee does not include base museum admission. \n\n\n\nDates: Jun 6–Aug 1 (no class on July 4) \n\n\n\nPrice: $40 for 8 sessions \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/super-friends-club-summer-thursdays-2024/
LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States
CATEGORIES:3 to 5 years,Class,Early Learning,Imaginative Play,Physical Activity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T100000
DTSTAMP:20240522T224641Z
CREATED:20240522T224639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T224641Z
UID:49841-1717666200-1717668000@madisonchildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Tales with Teresa
DESCRIPTION:Join us for story time and hear Teresa read some of her favorite books using her DynaVox. With this speech-generating device\, Teresa will share stories and help build listening skills\, develop early literacy\, and celebrate each other’s differences. \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission.
URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/tales-with-teresa/
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,Literacy,Under 1
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T190000
DTSTAMP:20240523T055426Z
CREATED:20240523T043453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T055426Z
UID:49933-1717606800-1717614000@madisonchildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:MCM Roadshow: Meadowood Health Partnership Community Supper
DESCRIPTION:Join MCM Roadshow for a Community Supper with Meadowood Health Partnership at Shepherd Church from 5-7 pm. Enjoy a meal with our community and keep little ones entertained with creative activities for the whole family! \n\n\n\nMadison Children’s Museum Roadshow brings mobile exhibits\, maker activities\, and more to community events in Madison and the surrounding area.
URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/mcm-roadshow-book-bus-palooza-with-madison-reading-project-2/
LOCATION:Shepherd Church\, 5701 Raymond Rd\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T150000
DTSTAMP:20240522T223839Z
CREATED:20240522T223837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T223839Z
UID:49835-1717596000-1717599600@madisonchildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Cabin Life: Beeswax Candle Making
DESCRIPTION:Illuminate the past and make your own beeswax candle like an early Wisconsin settler.   \n\n\n\nCabin Life invites you each week to try crafts and activities from around the time of our historic 1840s log cabin. This 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-beeswax-candle-making-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,Art,Cooking,Culture,Drop-in Program,Early Learning,Free with Admission,History,Imaginative Play,Nature,Physical Activity,STEM
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T150000
DTSTAMP:20240522T194404Z
CREATED:20240522T194401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T194404Z
UID:49803-1717594200-1717599600@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/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240602T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240602T150000
DTSTAMP:20240523T025836Z
CREATED:20240523T025834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T025836Z
UID:49896-1717333200-1717340400@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-27/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240602T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240602T160000
DTSTAMP:20240531T190859Z
CREATED:20240423T205318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T190859Z
UID:48101-1717318800-1717344000@madisonchildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Nice Age Trail Grand Opening Weekend (Day 2)
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the grand opening of MCM’s brand-new nature exhibit\, the Nice Age Trail!  Buzz\, slide\, hop\, flutter\, and tromp through a four-season environment as you transform into some of Wisconsin’s most amazing animals. This interactive nature experience encourages imagination\, exploration\, and practicing kindness — to animals\, to nature\, to people\, and to yourself.  \n\n\n\nAll day throughout the museum\, enjoy immersive programs\, performances\, and special activities centering our connection with nature and community. Participate in an energetic drum circle for all ages with Elmore Lawson\, explore the relationships between pollinators and plants in our own Rooftop Ramble garden\, and create a lenticular nature scene like the one found in the Trail’s summer section! \n\n\n\nSunday Activity Schedule10:00–12 pm – Exploration Station: Think Like a Bee (Rooftop)11–12 pm – Drum Circle with Elmore Lawson (Wonderground)1–3 pm – Art Adventures: Lenticular Nature Scenes (Art Studio) \n\n\n\nThis event is included with the price of general museum admission.
URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/the-nice-age-trail-grand-opening-celebration-day-2/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:1 to 2 years,10 to 12 years,3 to 5 years,6 to 9 years,Art,Culture,Early Learning,Free,Free with Admission,Imaginative Play,Music,Nature,Physical Activity,Special Event,STEM,Under 1
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T160000
DTSTAMP:20240509T193839Z
CREATED:20240423T204912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T193839Z
UID:48097-1717232400-1717257600@madisonchildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Nice Age Trail Grand Opening Weekend (Day 1)
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the grand opening of MCM’s brand-new nature exhibit\, the Nice Age Trail! Buzz\, slide\, hop\, flutter\, and tromp through a four-season environment as you “walk in the paws” of some of Wisconsin’s most amazing animals. This interactive nature experience encourages imagination\, exploration\, and practicing kindness — to animals\, to nature\, to people\, and to yourself. \n\n\n\nAll day throughout the museum\, enjoy immersive programs\, performances\, and special activities centering our connection with nature and community. Participate in an energetic drum circle for all ages with Elmore Lawson\, join author of “Así Respiro” Samira Álvarez for Spanish-language story time\, make mini nature scenes with found materials\, and create a collaborative “kindness tree” sculpture with your fellow visitors! \n\n\n\nSaturday Activities Schedule10–11 am – Garden Babies (Urb Garden)10:30–12 pm –  Exploration Station: Nature Miniatures (Rooftop) 11–12 pm – Drum Circle with Elmore Lawson (Wonderground)1–3 pm – Así Respiro Mindfulness Journey with Samira Álvarez in Spanish (Celebrations)1–3 pm – Saturday Art Adventures: Kindness Tree (Art Studio) \n\n\n\nThis event is included with the price of general museum admission.
URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/the-nice-age-trail-grand-opening-celebration/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:1 to 2 years,10 to 12 years,3 to 5 years,6 to 9 years,Art,Culture,Early Learning,Free,Free with Admission,Imaginative Play,Music,Nature,Physical Activity,Special Event,STEM,Under 1
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