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

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    October 10, 2024 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

    Únanse al Madison Children’s Museum en nuestra celebración anual de la herencia hispana el jueves 10 de octubre, de 5 a 8 p. m. ¡Disfrute de una noche de música, comida, actividades artísticas, espectáculos culturales y programas graciosos, todo gratis!

    Actuaciones

    • Dúo Pukra, música del Perú, 5:30 pm, Wonderground
    • Danza y música a cargo del Ballet Folklórico de María Díaz en el Wildernest, 6:00 pm
    • Actuación musical de Ángela Puerta y amigos en el Wonderground, 6:30 pm

    Actividades

    • Papitas fritas y salsa, recién preparadas y gratis, de 5:00 pm a 6:00 pm en el Rooftop Ramble
    • Muestras gratuitas del restaurante local La Taguara (hasta agotar existencias), Lunchbox Cafe
    • Manualidad de calaveras de azúcar con el Centro de Educación Mariposa, de 5 a 7 pm, Art Studio
    • Artesanía Banderas de América Latina, 5 pm–7:30, Art Studio
    • Elaboración de maracas con Jueguen y Aprendan, de 5:30 a 7:30 pm, Art Studio
    • Desarrollo y migración de las mariposas Monarca en las artesanías de México, 5:30–7:30 pm, Celebrations Room
    • Manualidades con papel picado, 5–8 pm, Art Studio
    • Búsqueda del tesoro, 5–8 pm, por todo el museo

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    Join Madison Children’s Museum for our annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Thursday, October 10, 5–8 pm. Enjoy a free evening of music, food, arts activities, cultural performances, and playful programs!

    Performances 

    • Duo Pukra, music from Peru, 5:30 pm, Wonderground
    • Dance and music by Ballet Folklórico de Maria Diaz in the Wildernest, 6:00 pm
    • Music performance by Angela Puerta and friends in the Wonderground, 6:30 pm

    Activities

    • Fresh salsa and chips, 5 pm–6 pm on the Rooftop Ramble
    • Free samples from local restaurant La Taguara (while supplies last), lobby/cafe
    • Sugar skull craft with Mariposa Learning Center, 5–7 pm in the Art Studio
    • Flags of Latin America craft, 5 pm–7:30 pm in the Art Studio classroom
    • Maraca making with Play and Learn, 5:30–7:30 pm in the Art Studio
    • Monarch mariposas growth and migration in Mexico craft, 5:30–7:30 pm in Celebrations Room
    • Papel picado craft, 5–8 pm in the Art Studio
    • Scavenger hunt, 5–8 pm, throughout the museum

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  2. Guided Movement Games (Worldwide Day of Play)

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    September 28, 2024 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am

    Celebrate Worldwide Day of Play with our friend Shelby from Force of Nature Movement! Come down to the Wonderground for guided movement games and open play time. We’ll practice intuitive movement skills like climbing, crawling, jumping, and running (to each child’s comfort level and ability.) This program is designed for children 3-10 years, but all are welcome!

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  3. Wild Wonders: Bike Blender Salsa

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    September 19, 2024 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

    Blend, baby, blend! Use the power of body movement and our bike blender to make organic salsa from MCM’s Rooftop Ramble gardens.

    This event is is part of our free Thursday evenings, 4 pm-8 pm every week.

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  4. Messy Art with Laurie

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    September 26, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Join Ms. Laurie and our Art Studio staff for a weekly drop-in art experience designed for MCM’s youngest visitors and their caregivers. Through open-ended & process-based projects, empower your little artist to freely explore materials and art-making with their senses. And the best part? We take care of cleanup!

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  5. Messy Art with Laurie

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    September 19, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Join Ms. Laurie and our Art Studio staff for a weekly drop-in art experience designed for MCM’s youngest visitors and their caregivers. Through open-ended & process-based projects, empower your little artist to freely explore materials and art-making with their senses. And the best part? We take care of cleanup!

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  6. Fall Museum Re-Opening!

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    September 14, 2024 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

    After two weeks of deep cleaning and maintenance, we’re back and ready for a fabulously playful fall. Enjoy a squeaky-clean museum and get excited for brand-new autumn programs!

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  7. Nice Age Tales

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    October 16, 2024 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am

    Join us for a story and circle time that connects children to kindness and nature. Sing songs, interact with puppets, listen to a story, and move your body in this interactive weekly program.

    This event will be held in the Nice Age Trail exhibit and is free with general museum admission.

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  8. Nice Age Tales

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    October 9, 2024 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am

    Join us for a story and circle time that connects children to kindness and nature. Sing songs, interact with puppets, listen to a story, and move your bodies in this interactive weekly program.

    This event will be held in the Nice Age Trail exhibit and is free with general museum admission.

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  9. Nice Age Tales

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    September 25, 2024 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am

    Join us for a story and circle time that connects children to kindness and nature. Sing songs, interact with puppets, listen to a story, and move your bodies in this interactive weekly program.

    This event will be held in the Nice Age Trail exhibit and is free with general museum admission.

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  10. Nice Age Tales

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    September 18, 2024 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am

    Join us for a story and circle time that connects children to kindness and nature. Sing songs, interact with puppets, listen to a story, and move your bodies in this interactive weekly program.

    This event will be held in the Nice Age Trail exhibit and is free with general museum admission.

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