Programs + Events

Join us for exciting programs + special events

From music classes to gardening workshops, we offer a variety of activities designed for all ages. Check our calendar to see everything happening.

We do our best to keep programs as scheduled, but dates and times may occasionally shift to match educator availability. Please check the daily program board at the Front Desk when you arrive at the Museum to see what programs are happening during your visit.

Upcoming Events

Cello Performance
12 Feb

Cello Performance

10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join our Artist in Residence, Malik Johnson, for a cello performance!
Event Details
Bilingual Story Time
13 Feb

Bilingual Story Time

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Enjoy stories, music and movement followed by a craft during this interactive program in both English and Spanish with Señora Betty from Bilingual Storytime MKE.
Event Details
Cello Performance
16 Feb

Cello Performance

12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Join our Artist in Residence, Malik Johnson, for a cello performance!
Event Details
Baby Beginnings
19 Feb

Baby Beginnings

8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Baby Beginnings is a free program for caregivers and their newborns to come together while exploring the five senses. Each class will include stretches, tummy [...]
Event Details
Community Access Day
19 Feb

Community Access Day

9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
All guests (excluding groups*) receive FREE admission to the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum on the third Thursday of every month from 9 a.m. to 7 [...]
Event Details
Bilingual Story Time
20 Feb

Bilingual Story Time

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Enjoy stories, music and movement followed by a craft during this interactive program in both English and Spanish with Señora Betty from Bilingual Storytime MKE.
Event Details

Big League Fun Day!
February 28

Stop by from 10-11 a.m. to meet the Famous Racing Sausages on Saturday, February 28! Then stick around to create baseball weavings in our Be A Maker space and explore Big League Fun with hands-on exhibit play, available all day.

All activities are included with general admission.

Spring Fling
March 21, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Hop into spring with the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum at our first-ever Spring Fling! Meet fluffy bunnies and chicks from Havens Petting Farm from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., create handprint flowers at the Be A Maker Lab, and decorate a pair of bunny ears to wear at the Bunny Hop from 12:30-1 p.m. with live cello music from 2026 Artist in Residence Malik Johnson.

All activities are included with general admission.

Be A Maker Programming

Workshop

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Every Day

Drop in for daily tinkering in our Be A Maker space! Kids are encouraged to use their creativity to bring their own idea to life or grab a Blueprint and follow directions for a Maker project.

Messy Mondays

11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Monday

A weekly hands-on program that features a variety of materials guaranteed to make a mess!

February: Bubble Painting
Blow bubbles to experiment with mixing colors to create unique bubble paintings.

Lab

11 a.m & 1 p.m.
Wednesday-Sunday

This STEAM program is a facilitated, monthly-rotating makerspace workshop.

February: Seed Heart Art
Learn and create a mosaic using a variety of seeds and beans. 

Wonder Wagon

Wonder Wagon

Our Wonder Wagon brings hands-on activities and collaborative projects into the community. The Wonder Wagon is available to visit parks, community centers, schools, partner sites, special events and private functions.

Please email education@bbcmkids.org for more information.