Mess Fest | Saturday, June 21
Mess Fest | Saturday, June 21
Tiny Great Performances™ bring professional and community performers to the Museum to promote a life-long love of the arts in children and their families. Performances feature a variety of subjects including dance, music, storytelling, theatre, and more.
Tiny Great Performances are designed to be an integration of play and performance. Guests are welcome to stop, listen, watch, and/or participate. DCM strives to provide opportunities for interactive experiences with performers and to inspire creativity, curiosity, and courage.
Tiny Great Performances are included with Museum admission.
Scroll down to see what’s coming.
Saturday, March 22 | 11:00 & 11:45
Introducing the Road Show Inc. Starlights Show Choir. The Startlights are a group of performers in Grades 3–5 – Connecting through the performing arts, bringing about a brighter and stronger community: one smile, one song, one story at a time. Road Show, Inc. is a nonprofit that is grown with heart-shaped roots in Naperville, IL.
Saturday, April 12 | 11:00 & 11:45
Little Miss Ann plays upbeat, interactive fun songs that kids will sing, jump, and dance along to! Little Miss Ann is a Filipina-American, nationally touring kids musician who has made 8 award-winning Family Music albums.
Saturday, April 26 | 11:00 & 11:45
Since 2013, critically acclaimed Chicago-based children’s musician, Tunes With Tim, has been using his wide repertoire of both original music & classic songs – from nursery rhymes to Beatles tunes – to inspire families to sing, play & dance together while teaching the basics of music.
Saturday, May 3 | 10:30, 11:10, 11:50, 12:30
RoboThink is coming to DCM! Introduce your child to the wonderful world of engineering and robotics. Children can participate in 30-minute building sessions and get a taste of the RoboThink robot building experience. Recommended for ages 4+ (not suitable for children under 2 years). No need to register; free tickets will be available at the Museum one hour before each session. This is included with Museum admission or membership.
Saturday, May 10 | 11:00 & 11:45
The Naperville North Chinese Yoyo Club, established in 2022, is on a mission to spread awareness for cultural diversity and Chinese performance arts throughout the local community. This year’s performance showcases a wide variety of tricks and techniques, allowing a glimpse into the widespread capabilities of the Chinese Yoyo sport.
Saturday, May 31 | 11:00 & 11:45
Students from Kaivalya Arts are bringing vibrant rhythm, movement, and tradition to DCM with live performances that celebrate classical Indian dance. Come join us for a mesmerizing Kuchipudi performance that celebrates culture, rhythm, and tradition!
Kaivalya Arts is a non-profit organization in the State of Illinois, committed to bringing the performing arts of Southern India to the community. Based in Aurora, they specialize in showcasing the elegance and storytelling of classical dance forms.
Saturday, June 7 | 11:00 & 11:45
The Black Willow Brass Quintet is one of Chicago’s most unique and thrilling chamber groups. Known for embracing a wide variety of literature — everything from Bach to Brahms, Ragtime to Radiohead, and folksongs to theme songs — the quintet offers programs for audiences of all ages and interests. The quintet’s members all work as musicians and educators, and pride themselves in making technically demanding brass music relatable, moving, and fun!
Please contact:
Shamra Fallon, Public Programs Manager
If you have any questions regarding Tiny Great Performances.
[email protected]
DuPage Children’s Museum acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
