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

Studio Saturday: Cricket Chinese Academy
28 Mar

Studio Saturday: Cricket Chinese Academy

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Dive into Chinese culture during Studio Saturdays with Cricket Chinese Academy! Kids and families can get hands-on with traditional activities such as Chinese calligraphy, chopstick [...]
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Cello Performance
30 Mar

Cello Performance

10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join our Artist in Residence, Malik Johnson, for a cello performance!
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Toddler Music Class
30 Mar

Toddler Music Class

11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Join the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music for a Smart Start™ class and let your children develop important cognitive skills through playful activities like music, movement, [...]
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Little Sprouts Lab
1 Apr

Little Sprouts Lab

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
In Little Sprouts Lab, families will explore our indoor hydroponic food farm and build connections between science, nature, art and healthy eating.
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Cello Performance
1 Apr

Cello Performance

1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join our Artist in Residence, Malik Johnson, for a cello performance!
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Hands-On Hawaii
2 Apr

Hands-On Hawaii

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Explore Hawaiian culture through music, song & dance, and storytelling with Nā Hale Studios. Learn about authentic cultural artifacts such as lava rocks, sea turtle [...]
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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!

March: Galaxy Oobleck
Explore science by measuring, mixing and making a little mess. Kids will discover the states of matter as they create their own galaxy oobleck and see how solids and liquids can behave in surprising ways.

Lab

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

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

March: Flight Lab
Reach for the stars as we experiment with and craft parachutes. Kiddos will learn how to make predictions, test their parachutes and analyze how different components impact flight.

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.