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.

Sensory-Friendly Sessions
23 Nov

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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Toddler Music Class
24 Nov

Toddler Music Class

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 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 movement, games, [...]
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h2gr0w
26 Nov

h2gr0w

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Learn how to grow food plants like lettuce and basil with no soil and no digging! Our hydroponic Fork Farms garden can grow plants with [...]
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Porch Play
28 Nov

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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h2gr0w
3 Dec

h2gr0w

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Learn how to grow food plants like lettuce and basil with no soil and no digging! Our hydroponic Fork Farms garden can grow plants with [...]
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Bilingual Story Time
5 Dec

Bilingual Story Time

10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Enjoy stories, music and movement during this interactive program in both English and Spanish. This program will take place every second Friday of the month [...]
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Upcoming Special Events

Cocoa & Claus

Saturday, December 20 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Santa Claus is returning to the Betty Brinn Children's Museum! Families can enjoy Santa Story Times, build cocoa-catapults and tinker trees in our Be A Maker space and snap a festive family photo!

Hot chocolate provided by Stone Creek Coffee.

Museum staff will take family portraits on-site. Photos will be emailed to participating families on December 22.

Special event tickets are required for Museum entry from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. General admission check-in will begin at 12:30 p.m.

Members: $8 | Non-Members: $20

Tickets on sale now

New Year's Eve at Noon

Wednesday, December 31 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Can't stay up 'til midnight? We've got you covered! Ring in 2026 early during our annual celebration. Enjoy a live DJ and dance party with Kid Boogie Down, face painting, festive programming (confetti poppers, wishing wand noisemakers, party hats) and an exciting countdown to the beach ball drop at noon!

Let the whole family celebrate together in a fun, kid-friendly environment!

Members get exclusive, early access from 9-11 a.m. Special event tickets are required.

Members: $10 | Non-Members: $20

Tickets on Sale now

This event will sell out. Advance online reservations are highly recommended. Walk-up tickets will not be guaranteed.

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.

Book the Wonder Wagon