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:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD 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:20240107T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240107T150000 DTSTAMP:20231211T213551Z CREATED:20231211T213549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T213551Z UID:43395-1704632400-1704639600@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-8/ 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:20240107T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240107T120000 DTSTAMP:20231212T222432Z CREATED:20231211T212502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T222432Z UID:43388-1704623400-1704628800@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Exploration Station: Nature Mosaics DESCRIPTION:Use dried beans and a sprinkle of imagination to make mosaics of your favorite animals. This event is free with general museum admission. \n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Natalie McCatty URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/exploration-station-nature-mosaics/ 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/January-2024-Web-Events-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240106T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240106T150000 DTSTAMP:20231212T221638Z CREATED:20231212T221637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T221638Z UID:43386-1704546000-1704553200@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Saturday Art Adventures: Yarn Painting 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 “paintings” with colorful strands of yarn. \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. \n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Kate Fairlie URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/saturday-art-adventures-yarn-painting/ 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/photo-cred-Kate-Fairlie.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240106T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240106T113000 DTSTAMP:20240103T193138Z CREATED:20231212T222110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T193138Z UID:43383-1704538800-1704540600@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Wonderground Recess: Hoop Jam with Nora DESCRIPTION:Ring the bell: it’s time for recess! Bundle up and head outside to the Wonderground for an active play break at 11 am every Saturday in January and February. Today\, join Nora Phillips of Hoop Elation to play with hula hoops and marvel at Nora’s hooping talents. \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/__trashed-2/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:10 to 12 years,3 to 5 years,6 to 9 years,Drop-in Program,Free with Admission,Imaginative Play,Physical Activity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/12-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240106T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240106T090000 DTSTAMP:20231220T165104Z CREATED:20231218T163405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T165104Z UID:43585-1704528000-1704531600@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Early Hour DESCRIPTION:Give your weekend a bright and early beginning at MCM! Enjoy early hours starting at 8 am\, every Saturday through March 30. If you’ve got little kids in the family\, we know you’re probably up anyway\, so come downtown and let them climb the walls (literally\, in our Hodge Podge Mahal climber.) \n\n\n\nExtended Saturday mornings are included with general museum admission and will continue through Spring 2024. \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/sunny-morning-saturdays-open-at-8-am/ 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,For Adults,Free with Admission,Imaginative Play,Under 1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/January-2024-Web-Events-13-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240102T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240102T150000 DTSTAMP:20231122T182729Z CREATED:20231122T182728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T182729Z UID:43294-1704200400-1704207600@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:"The Wright Stuff" Shape Art DESCRIPTION:Use shapes and geometric designs to create a unique piece of art inspired by the designs of Wisconsin architect Frank Lloyd Wright. \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/the-wright-stuff-shape-art/ 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/December-2023-Web-Events-13.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240101T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240101T160000 DTSTAMP:20241202T095343Z CREATED:20241202T095342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T095343Z UID:52330-1704099600-1704124800@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Museum Open - New Year's Day DESCRIPTION:Come join MCM for the very first day of 2025! The museum will be observing our standard hours\, 9 am-4 pm. \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/museum-open-new-years-day/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:1 to 2 years,10 to 12 years,13 to 17 years,3 to 5 years,6 to 9 years,For Adults,Imaginative Play,Special Event,Under 1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/January-2024-Web-Events-13.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240101T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240101T160000 DTSTAMP:20231214T193807Z CREATED:20231214T193729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T193807Z UID:43563-1704099600-1704124800@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Open! New Year's Day DESCRIPTION:Come join us for the very first day of 2024! MCM will be observing our standard hours\, 9 am-4 pm. \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/open-new-years-day-2/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:1 to 2 years,10 to 12 years,13 to 17 years,3 to 5 years,6 to 9 years,For Adults,Imaginative Play,Special Event,Under 1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/January-2024-Web-Events-13.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231231T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231231T150000 DTSTAMP:20231228T170629Z CREATED:20231122T032807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T170629Z UID:43213-1704029400-1704034800@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:New Year's Eve Wonderground Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Are your little ones not quite ready to stay up until midnight? Bid farewell to 2023 with the most bedtime-friendly New Year’s Eve party in Madison! This free dance party begins at 1:30 pm\, with early New Year’s countdowns at 2 pm and 3 pm. \n\n\n\nBundle up and boogie down in the Wonderground with family-friendly DJ beats. Embrace the arrival of the new year with party favors\, festive beverages\, Auld Lang Syne\, a 2024 photo opportunity\, and Madison’s only Human Ball Drop featuring Stephanie Richards of Madison Circus Space. \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/new-years-eve-wonderground-dance-party/ 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,Free with Admission,Imaginative Play,Music,Physical Activity,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/December-2023-Web-Events-3-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231231T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231231T150000 DTSTAMP:20231121T212504Z CREATED:20231121T212503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T212504Z UID:43233-1704027600-1704034800@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 and trinkets. 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-7/ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Member-Morning-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231231T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231231T120000 DTSTAMP:20231122T181053Z CREATED:20231121T222814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T181053Z UID:43210-1704016800-1704024000@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Exploration Station: NYE Button Making DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the spirit of the season and decorate your own button to ring in the New Year! \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/exploration-station-nye-button-making/ 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/Saturday-Art-Adventures.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231231T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231231T100000 DTSTAMP:20231122T181158Z CREATED:20231121T225915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T181158Z UID:43255-1704013200-1704016800@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Baby New Year Party DESCRIPTION:Madison’s earliest New Year celebration kicks off bright and early at 9 am! This party for ages 0 to 3 (plus siblings) will feature a Baby New Year photo op\, a toddler dance mix\, and 10 am countdown (when the clock will strike midnight in Perth\, Australia)! \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/baby-new-year-party/ LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States CATEGORIES:1 to 2 years,3 to 5 years,Drop-in Program,Early Learning,Free with Admission,Imaginative Play,Music,Physical Activity,Special Event,Under 1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/December-2023-Web-Events-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231230T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231230T120000 DTSTAMP:20231213T162009Z CREATED:20231121T192925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T162009Z UID:43205-1703932200-1703937600@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Mini Clay Sculptures DESCRIPTION:Let your creativity take shape in clay and build your own mini sculpture. \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/mini-clay-sculptures/ 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,Free with Admission,Imaginative Play ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Lets-Make-Wind-Chimes.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231229T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231229T150000 DTSTAMP:20231122T180839Z CREATED:20231122T141435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T180839Z UID:43203-1703854800-1703862000@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Holiday Lights Lanterns DESCRIPTION:Make the season bright and create paper lanterns with Heather! \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/holiday-lights-lanterns/ 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,Free with Admission,Imaginative Play ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Suncatchers-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231228T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231228T190000 DTSTAMP:20231122T180721Z CREATED:20231122T153523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T180721Z UID:43201-1703782800-1703790000@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Wild Wonders: Snowman Planters DESCRIPTION:Transform a paper cup into a snowman planter! Plant wheatgrass seeds\, take it home\, and enjoy watching the plants grow. \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. \n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Amanda Eldridge URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/wild-wonders-snowman-planters/ 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/STEAM-Fossil-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231228T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231228T150000 DTSTAMP:20231122T180747Z CREATED:20231122T143720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T180747Z UID:43197-1703768400-1703775600@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Sleigh Bell Making DESCRIPTION:Create custom sleigh bells to play along with your favorite holiday songs! \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/sleigh-bell-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,Free with Admission,Imaginative Play ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Family-Halloween-Oct-25-11.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231227T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231227T150000 DTSTAMP:20231213T161600Z CREATED:20231121T185650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T161600Z UID:43164-1703682000-1703689200@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Beaded Baubles DESCRIPTION:String beads to create a necklace\, bracelet\, or key chain. Improve hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills as you design something fun. \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/beaded-baubles/ 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,Drop-in Program,Free with Admission ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/ISS-Seeds-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231227T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231227T233000 DTSTAMP:20231226T165314Z CREATED:20231121T152815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231226T165314Z UID:43158-1703671200-1703719800@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Kwanzaa Basket Crafting DESCRIPTION:The second day of Kwanzaa honors self-determination (kujichagulia): “to define ourselves\, name ourselves\, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves.” Join Charlotte in the Art Studio to create a paper woven basket for yourself or to give as a gift. \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission\, while supplies last. Recommended for ages 5 and up with an adult helper. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/kwanzaa-basket-crafting/ 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,Drop-in Program,Free with Admission,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Stars.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231226T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231226T150000 DTSTAMP:20231213T161529Z CREATED:20231121T151646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T161529Z UID:43155-1703595600-1703602800@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Catapult Crafting DESCRIPTION:3… 2… 1… Launch! Make your own catapult and see how far pom poms 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/catapult-crafting/ 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,Free with Admission,Nature,Physical Activity,STEM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/STEAM-Time-Catapults.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231223T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231223T150000 DTSTAMP:20240122T220149Z CREATED:20240122T220143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T220149Z UID:43966-1703336400-1703343600@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-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:20231223T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231223T120000 DTSTAMP:20231122T180454Z CREATED:20231122T143353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T180454Z UID:43149-1703327400-1703332800@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Exploration Station: Holiday Homes DESCRIPTION:Build your own little house out of carboard and decorate it for winter! Exercise your imagination and utilize diverse craft materials to design something festive. \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. \n\n\n\nPhoto credit Camille Wooding URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/exploration-station-holiday-homes/ 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,Under 1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/December-2023-Web-Events-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231222T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231222T120000 DTSTAMP:20231213T161953Z CREATED:20231122T145201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T161953Z UID:43154-1703242800-1703246400@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:STEAM Time: Tinker Trees DESCRIPTION:Build a little tannenbaum using hardware and washers. Sort the washers smallest to largest\, and experiment with how to attach parts together. \n\n\n\nSTEAM (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. \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. \n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Anne of Left Brain\, Craft Brain URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/steam-time-tinker-trees/ 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,STEM,Under 1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Family-Halloween-Oct-25-13.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231221T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231221T153000 DTSTAMP:20231122T185102Z CREATED:20231122T145546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T185102Z UID:43145-1703165400-1703172600@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Solstice Lantern Making DESCRIPTION:Create your own solstice lantern to light up the night on the darkest day of the year! \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/solstice-lantern-making-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,Drop-in Program,Early Learning,Free with Admission,Nature,Special Event,STEM,Under 1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Suncatchers-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231221T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231221T120000 DTSTAMP:20231214T193922Z CREATED:20231122T145421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T193922Z UID:43140-1703156400-1703160000@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Messy Art with Laurie: Painting with Jingle Bells DESCRIPTION:Join 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 paint with jangly\, joyful jingle bells. \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/messy-art-with-laurie-jingle-bell-painting/ 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/Family-Halloween-Oct-25-11.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231217T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231217T150000 DTSTAMP:20231121T142747Z CREATED:20231121T142746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T142747Z UID:43135-1702818000-1702825200@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 and trinkets. 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-6/ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Member-Morning-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231217T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231217T120000 DTSTAMP:20231122T150155Z CREATED:20231122T150154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T150155Z UID:43133-1702807200-1702814400@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Exploration Station: Wood Slice Ornaments DESCRIPTION:Flex your fine motor skills and creativity to decorate a wood slice ornament for the holidays. While you’re crafting\, count the rings and see how old your tree is! \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/exploration-station-wood-slice-ornaments/ 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/Lava-Lamp-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231216T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231216T150000 DTSTAMP:20231122T152909Z CREATED:20231122T152908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T152909Z UID:43131-1702731600-1702738800@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Saturday Art Adventures: Sock Critter Stuffies 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 “make-and-take” creative sock stuffies. \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/saturday-art-adventures-sock-critter-stuffies/ 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/STEAM-Fossil-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231216T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231216T120000 DTSTAMP:20231122T152148Z CREATED:20231122T152144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T152148Z UID:43129-1702722600-1702728000@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Exploration Station: Wood Slice Ornaments DESCRIPTION:Flex your fine motor skills and creativity to decorate a wood slice ornament for the holidays. While you’re crafting\, count the rings and see how old your tree is! \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/exploration-station-wood-slice-ornaments-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,Drop-in Program,Early Learning,Free with Admission,Nature,STEM,Under 1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Lava-Lamp-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231210T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231210T120000 DTSTAMP:20241202T074949Z CREATED:20241202T074946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T074949Z UID:52253-1702207800-1702209600@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Holiday Concert with McFarland High BlueNotes Choir DESCRIPTION:What’s better than holiday melodies floating through the museum on a chilly Friday morning? Enjoy a seasonal choir performance with students from McFarland High School’s BlueNotes Choir. \n\n\n\nThis event is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/holiday-concert-with-mcfarland-high-bluenotes-choir/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:1 to 2 years,10 to 12 years,13 to 17 years,3 to 5 years,6 to 9 years,Free with Admission,Music,Special Event,Under 1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Ornaments-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR