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  1. MCM Roadshow: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk

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    October 6, 2024 @ 8:30 am 11:30 am

    Meet up with MCM Roadshow at the Breakthrough Type1 Diabetes Research Foundation Walk and enjoy hands-on art activities with our team.

    Madison Children’s Museum Roadshow brings mobile exhibits and maker activities to community events in Madison and the surrounding area.

    2930 Chapel Valley Rd.
    Fitchburg, 53711
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  2. MCM Roadshow: Harmony Apartments

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    September 28, 2024 @ 1:00 pm 3:00 pm

    Meet up with MCM Roadshow at Harmony Apartments for hands-on activities with our team! Join MCM’s outdoor recreation specialist for movement games and active fun, alongside art projects facilitated by the Roadshow team.

    Madison Children’s Museum Roadshow brings mobile exhibits and maker activities to community events in Madison and the surrounding area.

    132 Milky Way
    Madison, Wisconsin
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  3. MCM Roadshow: Community Engagement Block Party – Black on State

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    September 22, 2024 @ 12:00 pm 3:00 pm

    Find MCM Roadshow at Alkeme’s Black on State Block Party!

    This event cultivates a new atmosphere for young, influential, and working-class community members while fostering economic development through creativity and preparing an environment where underserved communities feel welcome to explore, commune, and support local businesses in the downtown Madison area.

    Madison Children’s Museum Roadshow brings mobile exhibits, maker activities, and more to community events in Madison and the surrounding area.

    400 State St.
    Madison, 53703
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  4. MCM Roadshow: UCP Fall Family Frolic

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    September 21, 2024 @ 4:00 pm 7:00 pm

    Find MCM Roadshow at Dane UCP’s Fall Family Frolic. Enjoy free activities for all abilities, including a bouncy house, ball pit, bubbles, balloon art, music, picnic dinners, and more!

    Madison Children’s Museum Roadshow brings mobile exhibits, maker activities, and more to community events in Madison and the surrounding area.

    5236 Lacy Rd
    Fitchburg, Wisconsin
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  5. 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
  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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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