Programs + Events - Betty Brinn Children's Museum

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.

14 Sep

PNC Mobile Learning Adventure

9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The Mobile Learning Adventure (MLA) is a traveling exhibit that provides an opportunity for parents to learn about the importance of early childhood education while [...]

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14 Sep

Sensory-Friendly Sessions

5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Second Sunday of every month, 5-7 p.m. Fourth Sunday of every month, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Families can enjoy our Museum experience in a calmer, quieter space [...]

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18 Sep

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 [...]

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18 Sep

Community Access Day

9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Third Thursday of every month from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. All guests (excluding groups of 10 or more) receive free admission to the Betty Brinn Children’s [...]

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18 Sep

Panadanza Dance Performance

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Learn about Afro-Latin dance and culture with Panadanza Dance Company! Participants will be able to experience traditional dances and will have the opportunity to dress [...]

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25 Sep

Porch Play

11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Theater meets playtime in this sensory-friendly experience for all ages! Pink Umbrella Theater Company's Porch Play brings a favorite children’s story to life with interactive [...]

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28 Sep

Sensory-Friendly Sessions

3:30 p.m.

Second Sunday of every month, 5-7 p.m. Fourth Sunday of every month, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Families can enjoy our Museum experience in a calmer, quieter space [...]

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29 Sep

Toddler Music Class

10 a.m. - 10:45 a.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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11 Oct

Betty BOO's Spooktacular

9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Join us at Betty BOO's Spooktacular for a full day of fright-free family fun! Entrance to the Museum on Saturday, October 11 from 9 a.m.-4:30 [...]

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Betty BOO's Spooktacular

Join us at Betty BOO’s Spooktacular for a full day of fright-free family fun!

Activity Schedule:

10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Sit around the campfire for Spooky-Silly Story Times

10:30-11:45 a.m.
Enjoy cello music by Malik Johnson

11 a.m.-12 p.m. & 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Meet reptiles and insects with Tatiana’s Tiny Zoo

2:30-4:15 p.m.
Walk in our costume parade, followed by a Mini Monster Mash Dance Party

All Day Activities:
• Creepy cool spider webs, groovy tie-dye ghosts and mask making in the Be A Maker space
• Complete a scavenger hunt to claim your bag of treats

Entrance to the Museum on Saturday, October 11, from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. will require a Betty BOO’s Spooktacular special event ticket.

Standard general admission will not be available. Advance online ticket purchase is recommended.

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Be A Maker Programs

September: MIX IT UP!

We're starting to mix things up in our Be A Maker space with new programs every week! This month, our Educators are opening up an Inventor's Workshop, where kiddos can make, change or invent new creations to take home!

Activities happening this month:
Floating Chalk Prints
Tea Making
Paper Making
Color Casting
Fizzy Painting
Paper Mache Making

Facilitated Be A Maker Programs will happen twice a day, so be sure to check the daily programming board at check-in for details. Open making will still be available during program times.

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.

Come see the wonder wagon!