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Week of Events
Sunday, February 15, 2026
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Monday, February 16, 2026
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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February 18, 2026 -Imagination Station with Abby
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February 18, 2026 -Nice Age Tales
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February 18, 2026 -Music Time with Tim
Imagination Station with Abby
Join Abby in the Art Studio classroom on Wednesdays to stretch your creativity with common materials used in unexpected ways. Each week will feature a different activity.
Nice Age Tales
Snuggle in for a delightful mix of stories, puppets, and songs! This trail-side program invites young children to explore emotions, rhythm, and imagination through movement and mindful moments. Grown-ups welcome, too—this is a peaceful pause for the whole family.
Music Time with Tim
Explore the world of music and rhythm! Each week, Tim leads children in singing, rhythm games, and musical stories that inspire creativity and connection. It’s an engaging experience for kids and families—free with admission.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
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February 19, 2026 -Tales with Teresa
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February 19, 2026 -Messy Art with Laurie
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February 19, 2026 -Black Heritage Celebration
Tales with Teresa
Join us for story time and hear Teresa read some of her favorite books using her DynaVox. With this speech-generating device, Teresa shares stories that help us build listening skills, develop early literacy, and celebrate each other’s differences. This event is free with general museum admission.
Messy Art with Laurie
Join MCM art educator Ms. Laurie for a weekly burst of color, texture, and joyful experimentation. Young children can freely explore art materials in a welcoming space designed especially for our youngest artists. It’s creativity without limits—or cleanup. Come make a beautiful mess with us! Free with general admission.
Black Heritage Celebration
Join Madison Children's Museum on February 19, 5–8 pm, as we honor the contributions of Black people in our community with a celebration featuring Black artists, musicians, and leaders. Free admission begins at 4 pm, and activities continue from 5 to 8 pm. No event tickets required! Acompáñennos al Madison Children’s Museum para honrar las […]
Friday, February 20, 2026
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February 20, 2026 -Early Explorers Playgroup
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February 20, 2026 -STEAM Time: Squishy Circuits
Early Explorers Playgroup
This playgroup is expertly designed for our earliest visitors. We will provide a space for infants and toddlers (2 years and under) and their caregivers to explore and play together, and engage in unstructured play that supports various aspects of child development. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to connect with one another over […]
STEAM Time: Squishy Circuits
Bright lights, squishy fun! Explore the world of electricity by making your own soft circuit using play dough and LEDs. Kids will shape conductive materials into silly forms while learning how power moves through a circuit. It's a perfect combo of creativity, science, and glowing hands-on discovery.
Saturday, February 21, 2026
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February 21, 2026 -Exploration Station: Dot Painting
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February 21, 2026 -Exploration Station: Chinese New Year Lanterns
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February 21, 2026 -BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Show
Exploration Station: Dot Painting
Tiny dots, big creativity! Inspired by pointillism and Indigenous art forms, this colorful workshop invites young artists to explore how small shapes build big pictures. Use vibrant paints to make animals, patterns, or abstract designs—all one dot at a time. A mindful and meditative way to express yourself with color and shape.
Exploration Station: Chinese New Year Lanterns
Celebrate the Chinese New Year by making a paper lantern to take home or share with someone you love. Inspired by age-old traditions, this activity invites children to welcome the Year of the Horse with color, light, and stories of celebration. A perfect blend of hands-on art and cultural exploration.
BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Show
Got a baby? Haven’t seen a date night since the second trimester? Come to a stand-up comedy show made for exhausted grown-ups—where your baby is not only allowed, but basically the guest of honor. The BYOB Comedy Hour is coming to the Madison Children’s Museum on February 21, featuring a lineup of comedians who are […]
