BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Madison Children's Museum - ECPv6.18.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Madison Children's Museum 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:20240615T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T120000 DTSTAMP:20240523T020056Z CREATED:20240523T020053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T020056Z UID:49881-1718447400-1718452800@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Exploration Station: Wood Slice Necklaces DESCRIPTION:Investigate how trees age by counting the rings of “tree cookies”\, then make a decorated necklace of your own as a keepsake. \n\n\n\nThis event is free with the price of general admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/exploration-station-wood-slice-necklaces/ 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/Lava-Lamp-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T110000 DTSTAMP:20240522T185716Z CREATED:20240522T185714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T185716Z UID:49795-1718445600-1718449200@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-10/ 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:20240614T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240614T150000 DTSTAMP:20240522T222343Z CREATED:20240522T222336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T222343Z UID:49815-1718371800-1718377200@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-10/ 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:20240614T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240614T150000 DTSTAMP:20240522T233454Z CREATED:20240522T233449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T233454Z 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/June-2024-Web-Events-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240614T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240614T110000 DTSTAMP:20240523T035348Z CREATED:20240523T035342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T035348Z UID:49922-1718361000-1718362800@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:Music with Junebug DESCRIPTION:Join us for Music with Junebug led by Junko Yamauchi. \n\n\n\nThis program gives toddlers and preschoolers the opportunity to sing\, dance\, explore instruments\, and play! Music and movement activities promote brain development and connect us to our family and community. \n\n\n\nMusic with Junebug takes place in our Celebrations room\, and is free with general museum admission. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/music-with-junebug/ LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N. Hamilton Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States CATEGORIES:Culture,Early Learning,Imaginative Play,Music,Physical Activity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Music-with-Junebug-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T190000 DTSTAMP:20240530T172352Z CREATED:20240523T051054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T172352Z UID:49953-1718298000-1718305200@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:MCM Roadshow: Parks Alive & Mobile Madison at Penn Park DESCRIPTION:Join MCM Roadshow and other local favorite organizations at Penn Park\, starting at 5 pm. Parks Alive builds stronger neighborhoods and connects neighbors to their parks through fun\, family-friendly activities\, movies\, and free food. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/mcm-roadshow-parks-alive-mobile-madison-at-penn-park/ LOCATION:Penn Park\, 2101 Fisher Street\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Roadshow.png END:VEVENT 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Playdough-Party-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T190000 DTSTAMP:20240530T172341Z CREATED:20240523T050510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T172341Z UID:49951-1718125200-1718132400@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:MCM Roadshow: Parks Alive at Elver Park DESCRIPTION:Join MCM Roadshow and other local favorite organizations at Elver Park\, starting at 5 pm. Parks Alive builds stronger neighborhoods and connects neighbors to their parks through fun\, family-friendly activities\, movies\, and free food. URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/mcm-roadshow-parks-alive-at-elver-park-2/ LOCATION:Elver Park\, 1250 McKenna Boulevard\, Madison\, Wisconsin ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Roadshow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T200000 DTSTAMP:20240530T172331Z CREATED:20240523T045931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T172331Z UID:49948-1718038800-1718049600@madisonchildrensmuseum.org SUMMARY:MCM Roadshow: Parks Alive at Allied Park DESCRIPTION:Join MCM Roadshow and other local favorite organizations at Allied Park\, starting at 5 pm. Parks Alive builds stronger neighborhoods and connects neighbors to their parks through fun\, family-friendly activities\, music and free food.   URL:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/event/mcm-roadshow-parks-alive-at-allied-park-2/ LOCATION:Allied Park\, 2370 Revival Ridge\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53711 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Roadshow.png END:VEVENT 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 END:VEVENT 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 END:VEVENT 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 END:VEVENT 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 END:VEVENT 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 END:VEVENT 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 END:VEVENT 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 END:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/January-2024-Web-Events-15.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/Insect-Scavenger-Hunt-3-1.png END:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/January-2024-Web-Events-15.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR