Adaptive Learn-to-Skate Program
Winter (Jan-Mar) Sessions
Cost: FREE!
Location: Madison Ice Arena, 725 Forward Drive, Madison
This program is for boys, girls and young adults with disabilities. Skaters will learn basic skating skills from professional skating instructors. Skates provided. Participate every week or just the weeks that fit your schedule!
Eagle Watching Days
January 17-18, 2026
Cost: Free or Tours: $5 per person (children 5 and younger are free).
Location: River Arts Center, 105 9th Street, Prairie du Sac WI 53578
Reading in the Rainforest
Wed, Jan 7, 2026 – Wed, Feb 25, 2026 10:30 am – 11:30 am (Jan 14, 2026, Jan 21, 2026, Feb 4, 2026, Feb 11, 2026, Feb 18, 2026, Feb 25, 2026)
Cost: $10.00 (adult) $6.00 (child 6-12) FREE (5 & under)
Location: Olbrich Botanical Gardens 3330 Atwood Avenue, Madison
Frozen Fest
Jan 28-Feb 2, 2026
Cost: FREE
Events include: Puzzle contest, Make & Take Craft, Craft Mart, Cardboard Sled Classic, Night at the Museum, Ice Carvings, Sled Dog Demo and many more.
Times & Location depends on activity in Sun Prairie WI
Frozen Assets Festival
February 7-8, 2026
10:00am – 3:00pm
Cost: Free
Location: The Edgewater, 1001 Wisconsin Pl, Madison
Winter Carnival
February 5-7, 2026
Cost: Free
Location – Memorial Union Terrace at Memorial Union
Mad City Model Railroad Show
February 21-22, 2026 9:00am – 5:00pm
Cost: $14.00/Adults; $6/Children 5-15; FREE under 5
Location: 1919 Alliant Energy Way, Madison WI
Olbrich Gardens – Little Sprouts
March 4 – May 15, 2026
Cost: $9:00/child (adult is free)
Ages: 2-5
Time: 10:15am-11:15am
Location: Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave, Madison WI 53704
Madison Children’s Museum Events
Location: Madison Children’s Museum, 100 N. Hamilton St, Madison
MSCR Adapted Programs
The classes and activities are designed for people with disabilities, along with their family and friends. Many programs are planned with specific populations in mind, so check the MSCR Program Guide to see which programs are appropriate.
Kids In The Rotunda
Cost: FREE
Dates & Times fluctuate
Location: Overture Center, 201 State St, Madison
A wide variety of shows that will engage, educate, and entertain the whole family. Shows are ideal for children ages nine and younger and their families.
Saturday Science Workshops
Saturdays during the school year
Cost: Free. Kids ages 6-10 (must be accompanied by an adult)
Time: 10:00am
Location: Villager Mall, 2300 S. Park Street, Madison (Atrium Lower Level)
Hands-on activities, lively presentations, and informative lectures by UW researchers
Warner Family Fun Night
Monthly on Fridays
Cost: $5 per family
Time: 5:30pm-8pm
Location: Warner Park Community Recreation Center, 1625 Northport Dr, Madison
Visit their website to see activities.
Kids age 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Home Depot Kids Workshop
Saturdays
Cost: Free. Kids ages 5-12 (must be accompanied by an adult)
Time: 9:00am-Noon
Location: Home Depot – Various Locations, Madison
A chance for kids to use hands-on skills by sanding, nailing, painting and more. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron and a commemorative pin while supplies last
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Hours: April-Sept 10:00am – 6:00pm; Oct-Mar 10:00am-4:00pm
Cost: Conservatory = $6; children 6-12 = $3; Children under 5 = Free
Location 3330 Atwood Ave, Madison WI 53704
Madison Children’s Museum Access for Everyone
Families who qualify can visit the museum for the discounted ticket rate of $1 per person.
Location: Madison Children’s Museum, 100 N. Hamilton St, Madison
This admission rate is available every day the museum is open to the general public. To use this benefit, ask for the Access Admission rate at the admission desk of the museum when you check in
Henry Vilas Zoo
Open Daily 9:30am-5:00pm (indoor exhibits open 10:00am – 4:00pm)
Cost: Free
Location: 702 S. Randall Ave, Madison WI 53715
Wisconsin State Capitol Tour
Cost: Free
Location: Wisconsin’s Capitol building, 2 East Main Street, Madison
Tours are offered daily, except on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas. Tours start at the Information Desk, Monday through Saturday at 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 am and 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 pm; and Sundays at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 p.m. A 4:00 p.m. tour is offered only weekdays (Monday – Friday), excluding holidays. The Capitol building has wheelchair-accessible entrances and elevators.
Open Play Options in Dane County:
Achieve Gymnastics – Fitchburg
Badger Gymnastics – Madison & Waunakee
Gymfinity – West Madison
Legacy Academy – Fitchburg
Madison Turners – Madison
Madtown Twisters – West Madison
Middleton Gymnastics – Middleton
PlayN Wisconsin – Middleton
Prairie Kids Club – Sun Prairie
Sky Zone – Madison
Urban Air Adventure – Madison
Warner Park Community Rec Center – Madison
Waunakee Village Center – Waunakee
Wisco Kidz Place – Madison
Activities in Madison:
Madison Mom
WI State Parks Accessible Recreation
Madison Area Summer Camps:
Summer Camp Guide