Dia de los Niños (Children’s Day) Comes Back to Madison

by Liliana Barrera | April 25, 2024

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

Contact: Emily Miota, 262-853-6863, emiota@kidsforward.org

Families across the Madison area are invited to celebrate Dia de los Niños (Children’s Day), a cherished and traditional celebration that embraces the joy, wonder, and diversity of childhood. The celebration will include activities, food, art, and meaningful connections for children and families in the community. The event is free and open to the public:  kidsforward.org/join-us-may-4th-for-dia-de-los-ninos/.

Saturday, May 4th, 10am-2pm

Boys and Girls Club, 4619 Jenewein Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53711

Historically, Dia de los Niños has been celebrated for more than 15 years in Madison by Fabiola Hamdan and the Latino Children and Families Council, a committee of individuals dedicated to fostering cultural appreciation and community connections. 

Kids Forward is a statewide antiracist policy center that inspires action and advocates for children and families of color and those furthest from opportunity in Wisconsin. We envision a Wisconsin where every child thrives.

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Día de los Niños regresa a Madison

Las familias de toda el área de Madison están invitadas a celebrar el Día de los Niños, una tradición con raíces de Latino Americana que celebra la alegría, la maravilla y la diversidad de la infancia. La celebración incluye actividades interactivas, música, comida, piñatas y conexiones para niños y familias en nuestra comunidad. El evento es GRATIS y abierto al público: kidsforward.org/join-us-may-4th-for-dia-de-los-ninos/.

Sabado 4 de Mayo, 10am-2pm

Boys and Girls Club, 4619 Jenewein Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53711

Antes de la pandemia, el Día de los Niños fue celebrado durante más de 15 años en Madison por Fabiola Hamdan y el Consejo Latino de Niños y Familias, un comité de personas dedicadas a servir la comunidad con apreciación cultural y conexiones comunitarias. Sus esfuerzos nos han motivado a crear un evento para celebrar a los niños este año. 

Kids Forward es una organización de pólizas que apoyan a las familias y niños de Wisconsin. Nuestra misión es asegurar que todos los niños obtengan las mismas oportunidades para un mejor futuro.  

Join us to build a Wisconsin where
every child and family thrives.

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