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  1. Downtown Madison Family Halloween

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    Wednesday, October 28 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

    Make MCM the first stop on your trick-or-treat trip around the Capitol Square during the Downtown Madison Family Halloween celebration! Enjoy a free, family-oriented Halloween celebration for kids 12 years and younger in downtown Madison.

    Join us for free playtime and outdoor activities, 3–6 pm in the Wonderground (enter on Dayton St.). This event is free to the public, no ticket required!

    Staff dress-up theme for the day: Flora & Fauna (Dress like a plant or an animal!) 

    Costumes are welcome but never mandatory! 

  2. Supernatural Slime with Junko

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    Sunday, October 25 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am

    Drop in to this program and make some science-defying slime with Junko! A sensory spectacular for kids of all ages, you’ll be able to squish, splat and squeeze this supernatural substance.

    Staff dress-up theme for the day: Monster Mash

    Costumes are welcome but never mandatory! 

  3. Sustainability Fall Festival: Thursday

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    Thursday, October 22 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

    Celebrate creative ways to care for our planet at MCM’s Sustainability Fall Festival! Explore hands-on activities, meet community partners working toward a more sustainable future, and discover how everyday choices can make a difference. Across three days of playful programs, families can create, investigate, experiment, and find new ways to connect with the world around us.

    Kick off the Sustainability Fall Festival during Free Family Night! Follow the clues on a sustainability scavenger hunt, then put some pedal power behind a colorful work of art.

    • Doodle Booth 4–6pm
    • Sustain Dane Sustainability Scavenger Hunt — 5–7:30 pm
    • MG&E Bike-Powered Spin Art — 5–7:30 pm
    • Planting Wheatgrass 5-7:30pm

     

    Staff dress-up theme for the day: Fur, feathers, & fins (Dress like your pet!) 

    Costumes are welcome but never mandatory! 

    Funding for the Sustainability Fall Festival is provided by

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  4. Sensory-Friendly Halloween

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    Friday, October 23 @ 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm

    Madison Children’s Museum welcomes children and families with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and sensory challenges to experience the museum during sensory-friendly hours, free of charge. This program aims to bring families together to learn through play in an environment that supports the unique needs of children with ASD.

    This program is free to all attendees! Pre-registration for the event is recommended, but not required.

    Staff dress-up theme for the day: Monochrome (Dress all one color) 

    Costumes are welcome but never mandatory! 

    Contributing support for Sensory-Friendly Nights is provided by

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  5. Baby’s First Halloween

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    Wednesday, October 28 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am

    Join us for a morning of special Halloween activities for babies and toddlers: footprint craft, photo op, sensory play, tummy time, Music with Junebug and more!

     

    Staff dress-up theme for the day: Flora & Fauna (Dress like a plant or an animal!) 

    Costumes are welcome but never mandatory! 

    Contributing support for MCM’s membership programs is provided by

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  6. Saturday Art Adventures: Mini Haunted Houses

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    Saturday, October 24 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Unleash your imagination as you build a miniature haunted house filled with curious creatures and uncanny charm. This project blends nature, art, and storytelling in a tiny world you create. Build a house that’s mysterious, magical, creepy, or outlandish. There’s no single right answer—just plenty of room to imagine, explore, and create.

     

    Staff dress-up theme for the day: Superheroes & supervillains

    Costumes are welcome but never mandatory! 

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  7. STEAM Time: Haunted Leaf Art

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    Friday, October 16 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Autumn leaves are more than just pretty—they’re full of possibilities! Join us to turn leaves into curious characters, dramatic dioramas, or forest-fantasy scenes. With just a few natural materials, you can build a world where leaves become wings, whiskers, or wild expressions. You decide the story.

    Staff dress-up theme for the day: Bug Bash (Dress up like your favorite bug or bug collector!)

    Costumes are welcome but never mandatory! 

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  8. Exploration Station: Halloween Lanterns

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    Saturday, October 31 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

    Make a Halloween lantern and take it trick-or-treating with you to light your way.

     

    Staff dress-up theme for the day: Halloween! Wear your costume! 

    Costumes are welcome but never mandatory! 

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  9. Halloween Dance Party with Abby

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    Saturday, October 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

    Calling all dinosaurs, princesses, monsters, bumble bees, skeletons, and kitty-cats: it’s time to boogie! Join Abby for a Halloween-themed dance party that welcomes dancing of all kinds, from the monster mash to the zombie jamboree! 

     

    Staff dress-up theme for the day: The Leftovers (Dress as food!) 

    Costumes are welcome but never mandatory! 

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  10. Messy Art with Laurie: Monster Claws

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    Thursday, October 29 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Join Miss Laurie and our Art Studio staff for a drop-in art experience designed for MCM’s youngest visitors and their caregivers. We’ll use scraping, scratchy “monster claw” tools to create unique textures in our take-home painting projects. Empower your little artist to freely explore materials and art-making with their senses. Free with general admission.

     

    Staff dress-up theme for the day: Outer Space

    Costumes are welcome but never mandatory! 

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