Family Day: Rock the Cradle

A free day of family fun for kids and their grown-ups, presented by 89.3 The Current. Featuring live performances by Aric Bieganek and R.O.C.K., Riffin’ Griffin; hands-on activities; engaging experiences with station hosts; and plenty of surprises along the way. Rock the Cradle has something for the whole family.

See the schedule and full lineup of events and performances on The Current’s Website.

Family Day is our free monthly event for families, kids, and the young at heart. On the second Sunday of every month, the museum is filled with hands-on art activities, live music, dance performances, artist demonstrations, family tours and more — all inspired by Mia’s incredible collection.

Event Schedule:

  • Performance Schedule – Mia Reception Hall
    • 10:15 a.m. – O’Shea Irish Dance (30min)
    • 11:45 a.m. – O’Shea Irish Dance (30min)
    • 1:30 p.m. – Smash Boom Best: Music instrument (30min)
    • 2:30 p.m. – Smash Boom Best (30min)

    Between performances in the Reception Hall there will be quiet background music played as a nice place for families and kids to relax and take a break if needed.

  • Kids Disco Schedule CTC – Cargill Stage: 
    • 10:00 a.m. – CTC: Music in Motion (30min)
    • 10:30 a.m. – DJ Ayisha Jaffer from The Current
    • 12:30 p.m. – CTC: Music in Motion (30min)
    • 1:00 p.m. – DJ Ayisha Jaffer from The Current
    • 3:00 p.m. – Kids Disco END
  • Performance Schedule – Outdoor Stage
    • 11:00 a.m. – Aric Bieganek and R.O.C.K. (30min)
    • 12:00 p.m. – David Billingsley and guests (30min)
    • 1:00 p.m. – Riffin’ Griffin (30min)
    • 2:00 p.m. – Salsa Del Soul – with Dance Lessons! (50min)
    • 3:00 p.m. – Programming END
  • Sponsor Activities Located Throughout the Event:
    • M Health Fairview Pediatrics: Exploring music through senses
    • Pizza Lucé: Coloring Sheet Station
    • New Horizon Academy: Make a musical instrument
    • Celtic Junction Arts Center: O’Shea Irish Dance Performances and informational table
    • Bell Museum: Space exploration
    • SALA Architects: Build a paper house
    • Northern Star Scouting: Derby race
    • Washburn Center for Children: Make a paper hat
    • GoGo SqueeZ: Table with samples
    • Minnesota Neuropsychology: Facepainting
    • MPR Membership: Totes and Tattoos
    • Caribou Coffee: Table with samples
    • Little Moments Count: Coloring Sheets and tattoos

Family Day Major Sponsor: