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Weekly | Year-Round DreamBank is a one-of-a-kind dream exploration space on the square in Downtown Madison. The DreamBank experience includes interactive technology, thought-provoking exhibits, and inspiring events, all of which are free and open to the general public. Come by for Family Saturdays each week to see what activities will educate & inspire your kids!
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Art Cart Program
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Throughout Week | All Summer A program of Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, the Art Carts are a free outdoor art program that brings expert instruction and a relaxed attitude to art projects at parks, playgrounds and beaches in Madison and Dane Co communities in the summer. Both programs offer a variety of individual and group art projects for children ages 3 & up.
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Home Depot Kids Workshop
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Monthly | Year-Round Drop-in (registration preferred) 9 AM to Noon the 1st Saturday every month for a FREE how-to clinic for kids (recommended ages 5 to 12).Real woodworking projects are often themed around seasons & holidays. The workshops are intended to encourage one-on-one time with adults and children, teach tool safety, and give children the sense of accomplishment. They'll be proud of their kid-sized "official" orange apron and achievement pin they take home with their project.
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Kids Create at the Top of State
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Fridays Weekly | Summer Madison’s Central BID presents a children’s art and activity series to take place on Fridays from 10 AM - 1 PM in The Grove. The BID will partner with various local organizations to provide an afternoon of themed art and learning projects for children. This event will provide children and downtown families with an afternoon of fun and educational projects. This summer’s theme is ART, HEART, and SMART. Weekly activities run from June 2, 2017 to August 22nd, 2017.
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Sunday, Monday & Wednesday | June 11 - August 16 Marcus Theatres offers a line-up of G-rated & PG-rated movies for kids at a special admission of just $3/person every Sunday, Monday & Wednesday, June 11th thru August 16th. Show times are at 10 AM at Palace & Point Cinemas. Get FREE passes from participating American Family Insurance Agents > click here
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Select Wednesdays | June 21 - Aug 2 * A short 4-5 week summer program coordinated in partnership with various community organizations. Lakeside Kids provides free activities or entertainment on Wednesdays at 10 AM during mid-summer for kids ages 4 & up. *See website for 2017 schedule.
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Mad-City Ski Show
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Most Sundays | Memorial Day to Labor Day Mad-City Ski Team has been putting on free water ski shows at Law Park near the Monona Terrace, for over 50 years! Some bleacher seats are available, but it is best to bring your blanket or camp chairs. There are brats, hot dogs and bottled water available for purchase under the Metcalfe's tent near the ski team staging area. Junior team show starts at 5:30 PM, with the main show following at 6 PM. Be sure to check their schedule, as there are some weeks the team has a show out of town.
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Michaels Kids Club
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Saturdays Most Weeks | Year-Round Between 10 AM - Noon most Saturdays, kids 3 and up can enjoy a quick project and take home a finished masterpiece. Sign up in store or online, or just drop in. $2 per project, supplies included. Parent or guardian must remain on premises during the event.
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Movies with Madison Parks
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Numerous Evenings Throughout the Summer Both recent popular and classic family-friendly movies are shown on a big screen at a variety of Madison parks throughout the week, through the end of September. This is a free activity, bring a blanket or lawn chairs.
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Music in the Park [Outdoor Concerts]
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Evenings | Throughout Summer If you love music, love being outdoors early summer evenings, or just want to spend quality time with your family, use this handy schedule of recurring summer concert series. Outdoor music on a beautiful summer evening allows for great "mom & dad time" - yet with kids in tow!
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