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Perennial Plant Sale
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensSpring marks the beginning of a new cycle of seasons and would not be the same without Olbrich Gardens' annual […]
Easter EGGstravaganza
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsCome for our Easter EGGstravaganza! With many events and activities to spend the day visiting. March 29th through 31st. During […]
2 events,
Lil’ Explorer Adventure
Lil’ Explorer Adventure
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterNurture your preschooler’s curiosity and energy while exploring the outdoors with the Lil’ Explorers Adventure program at the Lussier Family Heritage […]
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2 events,
Discovery Day
Discovery Day
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensYouth and their families are invited to explore the wonders of the Bolz Conservatory at the Discovery Cart on the […]
1 event,
3 events,
Little Sprouts: Story & Stroll
Little Sprouts: Story & Stroll
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensLittle Sprouts programs are nature and literature-based early childhood programs designed to meet the multidimensional learning and developmental needs of […]
Guided Black Light Tours
Guided Black Light Tours
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsUnique Experience to explore the Cave of the Mounds by Black Light. Watch the cave glow under UV Light. You […]
6 events,
FRIENDS OF MACKENZIE MAPLE FESTIVAL
FRIENDS OF MACKENZIE MAPLE FESTIVAL
Organizer: Friends of the MacKenzie Education CenterEver wonder how maple syrup goes from being in a maple tree to on your pancakes and waffles? Join us […]
April 2024: Outdoor Archery Clubs
April 2024: Outdoor Archery Clubs
Organizer: Upham WoodsThis session is designed to introduce and teach participants about the fundamentals of archery. Participants will learn the basic rules, […]
Aventuras en Español: Pulseras de Países Hispanohablantes
Aventuras en Español: Pulseras de Países Hispanohablantes
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemSamira and Nisbeth, both native Spanish speakers, invite you to create beaded bracelets representing Spanish-speaking nations including Mexico, Venezuela, Spain, […]
April 2024: Outdoor Archery Clubs
April 2024: Outdoor Archery Clubs
Organizer: Upham WoodsThis session is designed to introduce and teach participants about the fundamentals of archery. Participants will learn the basic rules, […]
Guided Black Light Tours
Guided Black Light Tours
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsUnique Experience to explore the Cave of the Mounds by Black Light. Watch the cave glow under UV Light. You […]
5 events,
Arboretum Exploration Stations
Arboretum Exploration Stations
Organizer: UW ArboretumFeed your curiosity through nature-based activities and demonstrations for all ages, hosted by staff from the Arboretum and other organizations. […]
Family Nature Walk: Science Expeditions for Families
Family Nature Walk: Science Expeditions for Families
Organizer: UW ArboretumThis walk is a fun, fascinating way for families with children elementary age and younger to explore the natural world. […]
Bird & Nature Adventure
Bird & Nature Adventure
Organizer: Friends of Cherokee MarshFree, family-friendly bird and nature walk. Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park, North Unit, 6098 N. Sherman Ave. Follow N. Sherman Ave. […]
Guided Black Light Tours
Guided Black Light Tours
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsUnique Experience to explore the Cave of the Mounds by Black Light. Watch the cave glow under UV Light. You […]
2 events,
No School Day Camp! Spring Buds
No School Day Camp! Spring Buds
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterNo School! No Problem! Welty’s line up of No School Days has you covered. Let’s keep the learning going by […]
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5 events,
Little Sprouts: Story & Stroll
Little Sprouts: Story & Stroll
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensLittle Sprouts programs are nature and literature-based early childhood programs designed to meet the multidimensional learning and developmental needs of […]
Guided Black Light Tours
Guided Black Light Tours
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsUnique Experience to explore the Cave of the Mounds by Black Light. Watch the cave glow under UV Light. You […]
Badger Rock CommUNITY Dinner
Badger Rock CommUNITY Dinner
Organizer: RootedJoin us for our free monthly dinner. Warm up with a great meal while learning about he amazing things going […]
Warner Family Fun Night
Warner Family Fun Night
Organizer: City of Madison ParksJoin us at WPCRC for Warner Family Fun Night! Families can create art projects, play in the game room or the […]
9 events,
Annual Midwest Crane Count
Annual Midwest Crane Count
Organizer: International Crane FoundationApril 13 @ 5:30 am – 7:30 am Each year in mid-April, over 2,000 volunteers travel to their local wetlands and favorite birding locations […]
April 2024: Outdoor Archery Clubs
April 2024: Outdoor Archery Clubs
Organizer: Upham WoodsThis session is designed to introduce and teach participants about the fundamentals of archery. Participants will learn the basic rules, […]
Aventuras en Español: Juegos en Español
Aventuras en Español: Juegos en Español
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemSamira and Cristina, both native Spanish speakers, invite you to join them for bingo games and guessing games that encourage […]
Art-ventures in Nature (Spring)
Art-ventures in Nature (Spring)
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterJoin us for a fun and creative spring art workshop designed for families with children ages 3-10 years old. This […]
Little Sprouts: Story & Stroll
Little Sprouts: Story & Stroll
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensLittle Sprouts programs are nature and literature-based early childhood programs designed to meet the multidimensional learning and developmental needs of […]
2 events,
Lantern Tours
Lantern Tours
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsDiscover the cave like the first explorers. Walk through the cave using only lanterns and flashlights. Feel as though you […]
1 event,
1 event,
2 events,
Earth Day Movie Night: “Wall-E”
Earth Day Movie Night: “Wall-E”
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterJoin the City of Sun Prairie and Lussier Family Heritage Center for a screening of Disney Pixar's Wall-E in honor […]
1 event,
3 events,
Little Sprouts: Story & Stroll
Little Sprouts: Story & Stroll
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensLittle Sprouts programs are nature and literature-based early childhood programs designed to meet the multidimensional learning and developmental needs of […]
Lantern Tours
Lantern Tours
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsDiscover the cave like the first explorers. Walk through the cave using only lanterns and flashlights. Feel as though you […]
7 events,
Particle Physics Outreach: Ice Cube Project
Particle Physics Outreach: Ice Cube Project
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemParticle physics is fun! Come learn about what it’s like to work and live in the extreme environment at the […]
Mundo Esperanza: World Hope
Mundo Esperanza: World Hope
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterHonoring Traditions This year’s theme: Fire In celebration of Earth Day, join Mundo Esperanza: World Hope for a morning of conscious conversation […]
April 2024: Outdoor Archery Clubs
April 2024: Outdoor Archery Clubs
Organizer: Upham WoodsThis session is designed to introduce and teach participants about the fundamentals of archery. Participants will learn the basic rules, […]
April 2024: Outdoor Archery Clubs
April 2024: Outdoor Archery Clubs
Organizer: Upham WoodsThis session is designed to introduce and teach participants about the fundamentals of archery. Participants will learn the basic rules, […]
Earth Week: Pollinator Seed Paper
Earth Week: Pollinator Seed Paper
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemCelebrate Earth Week by making seed paper from plants grown in MCM’s rooftop gardens! Seed paper is a great way […]
5 events,
Earth Week: Pollinator Seed Paper
Earth Week: Pollinator Seed Paper
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemCelebrate Earth Week by making seed paper from plants grown in MCM’s rooftop gardens! Seed paper is a great way […]
Family Friendly Restoration at Stewart Lake County Park
Family Friendly Restoration at Stewart Lake County Park
Organizer: Dane County ParksThe 3rd Sunday of the month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, the Friends of Stewart Park (FoSP) have an open workday […]
Family Nature Program: Fabulous Frogs
Family Nature Program: Fabulous Frogs
Organizer: UW ArboretumThis program is a fun, fascinating way for families with children elementary age and younger to explore the natural world. […]
Guided Black Light Tours
Guided Black Light Tours
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsUnique Experience to explore the Cave of the Mounds by Black Light. Watch the cave glow under UV Light. You […]
5 events,
Earth Day – Mini Explorer Hike
Earth Day – Mini Explorer Hike
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterCome to a free hike with a Dane County Staff member. This program's goal is to get our youngest explorers […]
Do More Trash Bash
Do More Trash Bash
Organizer: Aldo Leopold Nature CenterJoin the “Do More Trash Bash” from Monona Parks & Rec for a race to collect the most pounds of […]
EARTH DAY – TREE PLANTING
EARTH DAY – TREE PLANTING
Organizer: MacKenzie CenterJoin us to continue the legacy of Harley Mackenzie and plant trees for the education of current and future generations! […]
Earth Day Extravaganza
Earth Day Extravaganza
Organizer: Dane County ParksJoin Dane County Parks staff for an Earth Day Extravaganza! Stop by the William G. Lunney Lake Farm County Park solar […]
2 events,
Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
Organizer: MMSD PlanetariumWe invite you to explore the question—what will it take to get astronauts to Mars—and back—safely? This dynamic, animated experience […]
1 event,
4 events,
Free Night: Remake Learning Days Celebration
Free Night: Remake Learning Days Celebration
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemJoin us for free admission and hands-on activities throughout the museum, 4–8 pm! Learn about dozens of free family events […]
Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
Organizer: MMSD PlanetariumWe invite you to explore the question—what will it take to get astronauts to Mars—and back—safely? This dynamic, animated experience […]
Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
Organizer: MMSD PlanetariumWe invite you to explore the question—what will it take to get astronauts to Mars—and back—safely? This dynamic, animated experience […]
4 events,
Guided Black Light Tours
Guided Black Light Tours
Organizer: Cave of the MoundsUnique Experience to explore the Cave of the Mounds by Black Light. Watch the cave glow under UV Light. You […]
April Sensory-Friendly Hours
April Sensory-Friendly Hours
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemMadison Children’s Museum welcomes children and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and sensory challenges to experience the museum […]
Family Night Out
Family Night Out
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterCome join us the week of Earth Day to enjoy the outdoors with your family. We will spend the evening […]
10 events,
Youth Service Day at McCarthy Youth & Conservation County Park
Youth Service Day at McCarthy Youth & Conservation County Park
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterJoin Dane County Parks and the Friends of McCarthy for some community service and fun! Youth Service Day will take […]
April 2024: Outdoor Archery Clubs
April 2024: Outdoor Archery Clubs
Organizer: Upham WoodsThis session is designed to introduce and teach participants about the fundamentals of archery. Participants will learn the basic rules, […]
Aventuras en Español: Cuentos en Español
Aventuras en Español: Cuentos en Español
Organizer: Madison Children’s MusuemJoin Samira and friends for interactive storytelling in Spanish that encourages emotional exploration, mindful breathing, and other social-emotional topics for […]
Remake Learning Day: Signs of Spring!
Remake Learning Day: Signs of Spring!
Organizer: Welty Environmental CenterCome explore the changing of the seasons at Welty Environmental Center’s Remake Learning Days event: Signs of Spring! This free event is […]
Ephemeral Art
Ephemeral Art
Organizer: Olbrich Botanical GardensWhat is ephemeral art? Art that is only created with natural materials and is meant to get blown away by […]
2 events,
Learn to Geocache
Learn to Geocache
Organizer: Lussier Family Heritage CenterHave you ever wanted to be a modern day treasure hunter? Try geocaching! Geocaching involves using a GPS coordinates to […]