• Holiday Concert with McFarland High BlueNotes Choir

    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.

  • Saturday Art Adventures: Mini Banners, Big Voices

    Say it loud—say it in color! Create your own mini fabric banner using paint, symbols, and words that matter to you. Whether it’s a message of kindness, celebration, or imagination, this hands-on art adventure helps young makers express themselves in bold, creative ways.

  • Women in Aviation

    Join the women from the Four Lakes Chapter of Women in Aviation International as they bring the excitement of flight to the Madison Children’s Museum! They will be here with flight simulators and other activities such as paper airplanes and learning the phonetic alphabet. Kids will learn what it takes to fly a plane, how […]

  • Music with Junebug: Welcome Spring Concert

    Celebrate warmer days with a joyful music gathering led by Junko “Junebug” Yamauchi and special musical guests from our MCM team. This interactive spring concert blends singing, movement, and community spirit in a way that’s perfect for young children and families ready to bloom.

  • WIsconsin Society for Conservation Biology: Future Scientists in Action

    Meet the next generation of conservation scientists! Students from the Wisconsin Society for Conservation Biology will guide hands-on activities about water systems, plant life, and seed growth. Kids can explore how ecosystems connect—and how small actions help protect the world around us.

  • Saturday Art Adventures: Global Egg Design

    Discover how artists across cultures use patterns, color, and symbols to decorate eggs. Then create your own! Using paint and simple tools, kids will design a wooden egg that reflects their imagination while connecting to global craft traditions. A beautiful blend of art, culture, and creativity.