The nations of the world—or perhaps just the congregations of Madison—come together to celebrate and compete in our favorite carnival games! Beth Israel Center, Congregation Shaarei Shamayim, Temple Beth El, and the Jewish Federation of Madison present the Winter Olympic Community Purim Carnival! Wear your favorite costume, enjoy a fabulous Purim spiel, and play games to win prizes and show your skills in the "international" sporting event of the year! Admission includes entertainment and games. Just Veggiez will be selling lunch items. Adamah will be selling hamantaschen and will have hamantaschen pre-orders available for pickup.
10:00 am – Doors open with select carnival entertainment and activities
10:30 am – The Opening Ceremony commences, featuring a Purim spiel with Jewish community clergy and staff, followed by the Costume Parade of Nations
10:50 am – 1:30 pm – Carnival festivities open (after the spiel) with carnival games, activities, crafts, prizes, food sales, and more!
1:00 pm – Closing Ceremony, featuring David Landau, "The King of Kids' Music."
1:30 pm – Doors close
Admission (includes entertainment and games)
Ages 2–12: $9 per child ($25 maximum for three or more children) for advance online registration through Thursday, February 26
$10 per child ($30 maximum for three or more children) starting Friday, February 27, or at the door.
Adults or children under 2 years: No charge.
Volunteer
Volunteer to help make the magic happen! Available opportunities include set-up, clean-up, admission/check-in, running activities and games, giving out prizes, and taking photos. We love any and all volunteers, including teens and those who don't have kids, participating in the carnival to let those kiddos and their guardians enjoy the fun and games together. Click here to sign up.
Food for Sale
JustVeggiez, Madison's local family-owned all-vegan eatery, will have lunch items for sale.
Hamantaschen by Adamah at UW Hillel are for sale by the dozen and half dozen in advance and individually at the carnival. All hamantaschen are parve and certified kosher by Wisconsin K. Flavors available: Apricot, Strawberry, Apple, Poppy, and Pineapple-Orange. $15.95 per dozen or $9.95 for a half dozen. Pickup is available at multiple locations. Order deadline is February 22, but please order early as supplies could run out! See details and order.
Activities
Bounce house, crafts, basketball, face painting, duck pond, bean bag toss, foosball, lollipop pull, trivia, and so much more!