Kids and Family

Family-friendly fun, festivals, story times and educational activities, and other events in support of the next generation.

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Nov 21, 2024 5:00 PM

RSVP for Free Thanksgiving Meal

First Congregational United Church of Christ

Kids & Family

Pickup noon-3 pm, 11/28, First Congregational United Church of Christ. RSVP by 5 pm, 11/21 (delivery also available): firstcongmadison.org. 608-233-9751. Read more

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A roast turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and rolls.

Megan Watson on Unsplash

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Nov 22, 2024 10:00 AM

WIAA State High School Football Championships

Camp Randall Stadium

Kids & Family

Division 7 at 10 am, Div. 6 at 1 pm, Div. 5 at 4 pm, Div. 4 at 7 pm on 11/21; Div. 3 at 10 am, Div. 2 at 1 pm, Div. 1 at 4 pm, 11/22. Read more

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Nov 22, 2024 10:15 AM

Little Sprouts Story & Stroll

Olbrich Gardens

Kids & Family

Nature and literature-based early childhood program for ages 2-5 years. $9. Click through for topics. Read more

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Nov 23, 2024 9:00 AM

Casey Day

Java Cat

Kids & Family

Family concert, 9 am Saturdays. Free. Read more

courtesy Casey Day

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Nov 23, 2024 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Sennett Community Winter Craft Market

Sennett Middle School

Kids & Family

Sennett Middle School PTO benefit with 50-plus vendors. Read more

Booths at the 2023 Sennett Community Winter Craft Market.

courtesy Sennett Community Winter Craft Market

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Nov 23, 2024 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Kids in the Rotunda

Overture Center-Rotunda Stage

Kids & Family

Yid Vicious, 9:30 am, 11 am & 1 pm. Free. Read more

courtesy Yid Vicious

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Nov 23, 2024 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Cool School

Cafe Coda

Kids & Family

Youth open jam/improvisation workshop with Hanah Jon Taylor: ages 7-13 and under 10 am, advanced students 11:30 am Saturdays. Free. Read more

A person talks to a group of music students.

Jan Lin

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Nov 23, 2024 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Bike Donation Drive

Bikes for Kids Wisconsin (formerly Free Bikes 4 Kidz)

Kids & Family

Gently used bikes sought, 10 am-2 pm, 10/12 & 11/23, Free Bikes 4 Kidz Madison. Read more

courtesy Free Bikes 4 Kidz

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Nov 23, 2024 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Thanksgiving Activity

Kids & Family

Games, crafts, service project and pie for all ages, 3-5 pm, 11/23, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 701 Bear Claw Way. Read more

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Nov 23, 2024 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Día de los Muertos Celebration for Children

Overture Center

Kids & Family

Latinos Organizing for Understanding and Development (LOUD) event, with music by Latino Arts Strings Program, Cumbia Cachaca, kids' activities. Free. Read more

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Nov 23, 2024 7:30 PM

Coco

Overture Center-Overture Hall

Kids & Family

"MSO at the Movies," Madison Symphony Orchestra accompanying film screening. Read more

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Nov 24, 2024 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Autumn Craft Fair

Three Angels Christian School, Monona

Kids & Family

School fundraiser, 9 am-2 pm, 11/24, Three Angels Christian School, Monona, with Santa visit 11 am-1 pm, music, raffle, bake sale. Read more

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Nov 24, 2024 11:00 AM

MadFiddle & Highway 151

High Noon Saloon

Kids & Family

$10. Read more

A group of people in front of Stoughton Opera House.

Alex Wong

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Nov 24, 2024 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Parent/Child Happy Hour

Garver Feed Mill

Kids & Family

Crafts, games and other activities, plus Central Midwest Ballet Academy 12:30 pm, Girls Rock Camp kids' open mic. $18 ($8 additional kids; a portion benefits Girls Rock Camp). Read more

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Baum Revision

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Nov 24, 2024 2:30 PM

Youth Fall Archery

MacKenzie Center, Poynette

Kids & Family

Archery clinic for ages 8-15, equipment provided. Registration required. Free; state park admission required. Read more

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Nov 24, 2024 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

North Pole Party

Hilldale

Kids & Family

Christmas themed kiids' activities, music, Santa sleigh photos, snacks, tree lighting (6 pm), toy drive for Boys & Girls Clubs, and more. Free. Read more

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Nov 25, 2024 2:00 PM

Children's African Story Hour

Goodman South Madison Library

Kids & Family

UW African Studies Program storybook reading (click through for book), activities and food. Free. Read more

courtesy Madison Public Library

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Nov 25, 2024 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM

David Landau

Harmony Bar and Grill

Kids & Family

Family concert, 5:30 pm Mondays. $5. Read more

Bonnie Manley Photography

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Nov 17, 2024 - Jan 12, 2025

University Avenue Holiday Lights

Kids & Family

Annual display, lights on the evening of 11/17, through 1/12, 2700 block of University Avenue. Read more

Jon Pfeiffer

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Nov 15, 2024 - Dec 3, 2024

Bikes for Kids Wisconsin Auction

Bikes for Kids Wisconsin (formerly Free Bikes 4 Kidz)

Kids & Family

Fundraiser, bids open noon on 11/15 through 3 pm, 12/3. Read more

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Nov 28, 2024 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Free Thanksgiving Meal

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church-Raymond Road

Kids & Family

Annual event. Read more

A past Thanksgiving meal at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

courtesy Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

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Nov 28, 2024 12:00 PM

Free Thanksgiving Meal

Lakeview Lutheran Church

Kids & Family

Annual event. RSVP required: 608-244-6181 (takeout available). Read more

Megan Watson on Unsplash

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Nov 29, 2024 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Kids in the Rotunda

Overture Center-Rotunda Stage

Kids & Family

Cash Box Kings, 9:30 am, 11 am & 1 pm. Free. Read more

Janet Mami Takayama

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Nov 29, 2024 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Downtown Holiday Open House

Kids & Family

Annual Madison Central Business Improvement District event, 10 am-4 pm, 11/29-12/1, at locations along State Street & the Capitol Square, with music (click through for schedule), trolley rides (Nov. 29-30), merchant special activities & sales. Read more

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Nov 29, 2024 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Holiday Tree Lighting

Edgewater Hotel

Kids & Family

Annual holiday tree lighting, 6 pm, 11/29, Edgewater; all-ages activities begin at 3 pm, including entertainment, craft stations. Free admission. Read more

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Nov 29, 2024 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Zoo Lights

Henry Vilas Zoo

Kids & Family

Holiday light displays & activities, timed entry 5:30-8 pm Fridays-Sundays, 11/29-12/28, Vilas Zoo, plus 12/16-19, 23 & 26. Closed 12/24-25. $10 (free ages 3 & under). Advance tickets only. Read more

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A bear statute in front of a colorful light display.

courtesy Henry Vilas Zoo.

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Nov 30, 2024 9:00 AM

Casey Day

Java Cat

Kids & Family

Family concert, 9 am Saturdays. Free. Read more

courtesy Casey Day

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Nov 30, 2024 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Kids in the Rotunda

Overture Center-Rotunda Stage

Kids & Family

Magic Morgan & Liliana, 9:30 am, 11 am & 1 pm. Free. Read more

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Nov 30, 2024 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Downtown Holiday Open House

Kids & Family

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Nov 30, 2024 11:00 AM

A Map for Falesteen: A Palestinian Child's Search for Home

Pinney Library

Kids & Family

Read Palestine Week reading of book by Maysa Odeh, for ages 5-9. Read more

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