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  • Exploration Station: Love Bugs

    Build a buddy to bug around with! This playful Valentine’s Day activity invites kids to design their own “Love Bug” using fuzzy materials and plenty of imagination. Will your creature […]

  • Saturday Art Adventures: “Stained Glass” Hearts

    Craft a dazzling heart to catch the light! With sparkling paints and colorful materials, kids can create their own “stained glass” masterpiece. Hang it in the window and let your […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • Music with Junebug

    Sing, stomp, and hop to the beat with Junko "Junebug" Yamauchi. These energetic, interactive sessions blend lively music, playful rhythms, and storytelling elements that spark imagination. Junko’s joyful energy builds […]

  • 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 […]

  • Clay Day!

    Roll, shape, and sculpt with us on Friday afternoons! Join Art Studio staff to explore the magic of clay while creating pots, tiles, and shapes that will find a home […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]