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  1. Aventuras en Español – Gracias a la Vida / Giving Thanks Together

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    Thursday, November 13 @ 5:00 pm 7:30 pm

    Expresa tu gratitud creando un mural familiar de agradecimientos.

    Create a family mural of thankfulness, together in Spanish and English.

    Canta, dibuja, y comparte mensajes de amor y comunidad.

    Sing, draw, and share joyful notes of connection.

    #GratitudEnFamilia #Gracias #BilingualJoy

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  2. Aventuras en Español – Colores de Otoño / Fall Colors

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    Explora el otoño a través de arte con hojas, historias y manualidades familiares.

    Celebrate fall with leaf crafts, stories, and hands-on family fun.

    Tendremos actividades bilingües para explorar los colores y sonidos de la temporada.

    Enjoy bilingual activities inspired by autumn’s colors and sounds.

  3. Aventuras en Español – Listos para Aprender / Ready to Learn

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    Thursday, September 18 @ 5:00 pm 7:30 pm

    ¡Regresamos a clases con alegría y creatividad! We’re heading back to school with creativity and joy! Haz etiquetas para mochilas, juega en estaciones bilingües, y prepárate para un gran año. Make backpack tags, explore fun stations, and get ready for a new school year—bilingually!

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  4. Noche Gratuita en Celebración de la Herencia Hispana / Free Night: Hispanic Heritage Celebration

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    Thursday, October 9 @ 5:00 pm 8:00 pm

    Únanse al Madison Children’s Museum en nuestra celebración anual de la herencia hispana el jueves 9 de octubre, de 5 a 8 pm. ¡Disfrute de una noche de música, comida, actividades artísticas, espectáculos culturales y programas graciosos, todo gratis!

     

    Actuaciones:

    • Wisconsin Mashikuna, música de Ecuador, 5:30 pm, Wonderground*
    • Ballet Folklórico María Díaz, 6:30 pm, Wonderground*

    *Estas actuaciones serán al aire libre, así que ¡vístete apropiadamente! 

    Actividades:

    • Búsqueda del Tesoro (juego), 1er piso
    • Pintas caritas por Metamor Faces, 5 – 7 pm, 1er piso
    • Licuadora en bicicleta con chips y salsa  5-6 pm en la azotea
    • Voces de la Frontera, organización y empoderamiento comunitario, 5-7 pm,  
    • Artesanía de calaveras de azúcar con Mariposa Learning Center, 5 – 7:00 pm en el Estudio de Arte
    • Artesanía de alebrijes, 5–8 pm en el Estudio de Arte
    • Banderas latinoamericanas con Juega y Aprende, 5 a 7 pm, 2do piso
    • Registro de votantes, 1er piso

    Comida:

    • Taquitos del restaurante Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant, (taquitos de pollo y papa, chips y salsa) en Celebrations

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    Join Madison Children’s Museum for our annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Thursday, October 9, 5–8 pm. Enjoy a free evening of music, food, arts activities, cultural performances, and playful programs!

    Performances 
    • Wisconsin Mashikuna, music from Ecuador, 5:30 pm, Wonderground*
    • Ballet Folklorico Maria Diaz, 6:30 pm, Wonderground*

    *These performances will be outside, so dress accordingly! 

    Activities
    • Scavenger Hunt, 1st floor
    • Face Painting by Metamor Faces, 5 – 7pm, 1st floor
    • Bike blender salsa with free chips and salsa, 5-6 pm on the Rooftop
    • Voces de la Frontera, community organizing and empowerment, 5-7pm, Lobby
    • Sugar skull craft with Mariposa Learning Center, 5 – 7:00 pm in the Art Studio
    • Alebrije craft, 5–8 pm in the Art Studio 
    • Latin American Flag Making with Play and Learn, 5 to 7pm, 2nd floor
    • Voter Registration, 1st floor
    Food 
    • Samples by Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant, while supplies last, (chicken and potato taquitos, chips and salsa) in Celebrations

     

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    Support for Cultural Heritage Celebrations is provided by Madison Gas and Electric Company, Dane Arts, and Madison Arts Commission.

    Additional support for the Hispanic Heritage Celebration is provided by the Latino Health Council and the Latino Children and Families Council.

  5. Art Adventures: Wood Scrap Sculptures

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    Saturday, September 27 @ 1:00 pm 3:00 pm

    Turn a pile of wood scraps into something extraordinary! Experiment with balance, shape, and color as you build a one-of-a-kind sculpture. With guidance from Laurie and our Art Studio staff, kids and grownups alike can dive into hands-on, open-ended art making. No experience needed—just bring your imagination and a willingness to play.

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  6. Art Adventures: Peace Mobiles

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    Saturday, September 20 @ 1:00 pm 3:00 pm

    Celebrate Kids For Peace Day by designing a playful, peace-themed mobile in this hands-on art and engineering challenge! Using wood, string, metal, and recycled plastics, explore how shapes, weight, and motion interact. Laurie and the Art Studio crew will guide you through the creative process, helping visitors of all ages build something unique to take home or display.

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  7. Early Explorers Playgroup

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    Friday, November 21 @ 9:30 am 10:30 am

    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 a variety of topics. Come meet other families and make new friends!

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  8. Early Explorers Playgroup

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    Friday, December 5 @ 9:30 am 10:30 am

    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 a variety of topics. Come meet other families and make new friends!

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  9. Early Explorers Playgroup

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    Friday, December 12 @ 9:30 am 10:30 am

    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 a variety of topics. Come meet other families and make new friends!

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  10. Early Explorers Playgroup

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    Friday, December 19 @ 9:30 am 10:30 am

    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 a variety of topics. Come meet other families and make new friends!

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