Did anyone else catch the Northern Lights this weekend? Wow…Our universe is so amazing. Today’s sunshine and warmth also have me dreaming about spending more time outside with my kiddo, and I’m looking forward to sharing a new outdoor program collaboration so you can all join in the fun! We also still have a few spots left for our other upcoming programs, so sign up soon! Keep reading to learn more!
Are you new to Playful Acorns? Welcome! You can read our story here and most recent posts here.
Kirsten also holds similar classes Saturdays in Sun Prairie if you can’t make it Sundays.
Family Yoga & Music in Fitchburg
May 19/June 30 (10-11 a.m. Sunday): Join us for a playful journey of yoga, music, and laughter with Ms. Kirsten of Lagom: Music and Yoga Education with the spring theme “On the Farm” at Lioness Fitness in Fitchburg. No experience necessary! Bring water and a yoga mat (if you have one) and wear comfy clothes. ($16 for adult/child duo or $25 for adult with more than one child/adult - Register for each class).
Learn more and register for 5/19 and/or 6/30 yoga & music!
Nature Everywhere Day in Madison
June 1 (9-11 a.m. Saturday):
Join local organizations for FREE nature activities throughout the county. At Olin Park, Playful Acorns will partner with Madison OutGrown, Orchard Ridge UCC, and Sprig Native Plant Nursery to offer a nature wander at 9 a.m., “Butterfly Child” StoryWalk® all day, and an opportunity to meet a Monarch and get milkweed at 10 a.m.
Check out these neat nature & event facts.
Learn more about the free 6/1 event; no RSVP required.
Check out the video from our Verona event!
Free Play Group in Oregon
June 6 (9:30-11 a.m. Thursday):
Make new connections and enjoy coffee while your kids (ages 0-5) play and have a snack at this free play group at Oregon Public Library in collaboration with Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C). Stick around to explore the outdoor story walk. (Space is limited; advance registration required).
Learn more and register for 6/6 play group
Snack & Chat in Middleton
June 6 (5-6 p.m. Thursday):
Order a snack from Miggy's Bakes and enjoy while learning tips from Mary Frost with Frost Organizing. You’ve got to check out how she transforms homes! We'll chat while our kids play with toys provided by Playful Acorns! ($10/family - Registration required).
Learn more and register for 6/6 Snack & Chat with Mary of Frost Organizing!
Learn about Mo and Hike & Heal Wellness!
Nature Play Series in Madison
June 11 - July 25 (9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and/or Thursdays):
Join me and Moira of Hike & Heal Wellness this summer for a Parent-Child Nature Play Series on the west and east sides of Madison this summer (no classes July 2 and 4)! It’s going to be sweet, full of fun, and offer a dose of self-care for primary caregivers. (Prices vary per series or drop-in class; advance registration required).
Learn more and register for the summer nature play series
Update on Potential Play Space
We’re still on the search for an indoor meeting space close to parks and trails, and as email subscribers you’ll be the first to know about these exciting plans. If you haven’t done so already, please reply to this email (sam@playfulacorns.com) to be added to an email thread with more details about this and a potential membership model! Even better — if you have any ideas about a potential space, let me know, too! :)
Email me to be the first to know about details!
Upcoming Community Events
Playful Acorns programs are bolded. There are several other local organizations holding awesome family-friendly events that might be of interest to you, too! Many of these events focus on nature exploration, true play, and process art. Remember to check out more events listed at Macaroni KID, NatureNet, Friends of Urban Nature, local libraries, gyms, and more. Please confirm registration details, costs, and age ranges at the links below.
* Events with one asterisk are evening events
** Events with two asterisks are for adults only
- May: Remake Learning Days: Outdoor Learning, Various
- *Wednesdays, May 15, 22, 29: Music in the Park, Olin Park, Madison
- Thursday, May 16th: “Mini & Me” Yoga and Stories, Middleton
- Thursday, May 16th: Mini Explorer Hike, Yahara Heights County Park, Waunakee
- Friday, May 17th: Nature Playgroup, Anderson Farm County Park, Oregon
- Saturday, May 18th: Harmonious Journey Village Potluck Gathering, Olin Park
- Saturday, May 18th: Friends of the Arboretum Native Plant Sale, UW Arboretum, Madison
- **Saturday, May 18th: Retreat for Women (RSVP 24-48 hours in advance), Waunakee
- **Saturday, May 18th Spring Into Nature Retreat, (advanced registration), Evansville
- Sunday, May 19th: “Moves & Tunes” Family Yoga and Music, Fitchburg
- Sunday, May 19th: Family Nature Program: Flower Power, UW Arboretum, Madison
- Monday, May 20th: Busy Town: Nature, Neighborhood House, Madison
- Monday, May 20th: Lil’ Explorer Adventure, Lussier Family Heritage Center, Madison
- Tuesday, May 21st: Learning Together Family Class: Birds, UW Arboretum, Madison
- Wednesday, May 22nd: Baby Bugs, Aldo Leopold Nature Center, Madison
- *Thursday, May 23rd: Spring Sprout, UW Arboretum, Madison
- Friday, May 24th: Little Sprouts: Story & Stroll, Olbrich Botanical Gardens
- Saturday, May 25th: Bird & Nature Adventures, Aldo Leopold Nature Center, Madison
- Saturday, May 25th: Ice Age Trail Tyke Hike, Lodi Valley Chapter
- Sunday, May 26th: Frog and Toad Walk, Lakeshore Nature Preserve, Madison
- Thursday, May 30th: True Play, Neighborhood House, Madison
- Saturday, June 1st: Free Nature Everywhere Day, Olin Park, Madison
- Sunday, June 2nd: Yoga & Music Plus Sensory Kit, Present Not Perfect, Lake Mills
- Monday, June 3rd: Lil’ Explorer Adventure, Lussier Family Heritage Center, Madison
- Wednesday, June 5th: First Class of Mindful Mama Mornings Series, Verona
- Thursday, June 6th: Free Play Group with 4-C, Oregon Public Library, Oregon
- *Thursday, June 6th: Snack & Chat with Frost Organizing, Miggy’s Bakes, Middleton
- Tuesday, June 11th: First Class of Weekly Nature Play Series, West Side Madison
- Thursday, June 13th: First Class of Weekly Nature Play Series, East Side Madison
