LAKESIDE KIDS!
Tuesdays
10 – 11 AM
William T. Evjue Rooftop Gardens, Monona Terrace
FREE and Open to the Public
Providing hands-on fun, and learning
for children ages four and up.
Join us for another exciting summer season of free, diverse, and entertaining programming lineup covering topics of science, culture, and arts and entertainment. Providing hands-on fun, and learning for children ages four and up.
For those programs held on the Rooftop, be sure to bring water bottle and sunscreen, there is limited shade on the rooftop.
JAPANESE TAIKO GROUP BENI DAIKO
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Rooftop Center
(if inclement weather Exhibition Hall A)
Madison Japanese Taiko Group “Beni Daiko,” was founded in 2012 and is Madison’s premiere mainland taiko drumming group. Beni Daiko teaches, preserves, and performs the ancient art of Taiko drumming, a form of traditional Japanese musical expression that combines mental discipline and physical demand. Their mission is to introduce a facet of Japanese culture through teaching and performing for people of all ages.
If inclement weather, the program will be moved inside. See this page or call 608.261.4000 for weather information.
THE WONDERS OF PHYSICS
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Exhibition Hall A
They put the “phun” in physics! The Wonders of Physics is a fast-paced, educational, and engaging presentation filled with physics demonstrations for all ages. Their goal is to share their love of physics with all children and inspire the next generation of scientists.
SONGS IN THE KEY OF ART W/ GREG PERCY
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Ballroom AB
Songs in the Key of Art is the brainchild of art educator Greg Percy and features fun, educational music about artists and art for kids. His award-winning CDs are a staple in art classrooms across the country. Greg’s shows feature tons of audience interaction, including singing, dancing and acting- it’s like art, music, and physical education class all rolled into one!
IMPROV SHOW –
MONKEY BUSINESS INSTITUTE
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Rooftop Center
(if inclement weather Exhibition Hall A)
Madison’s Monkey Business Institute uses improvisation to create comedy in the moment. They’ll perform an hour-long improvised comedy show with numerous opportunities for incorporating audience suggestions and for volunteers to perform with them on stage!
If inclement weather, the program will be moved inside. See this page or call 608.261.4000 for weather information.
POWER DANCE KIDS W/FRANCIS MEDRANO
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Rooftop Center
(if inclement weather Exhibition Hall A)
Power Dance Kids combines Afro-Peruvian dance and fitness, led by professional dancer Francis Medrano. Enjoy upbeat music while learning easy and fun dance sequences that move the whole body. It’s a dance party for all ages!
If inclement weather, the program will be moved inside. See this page or call 608.261.4000 for weather information.