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Make plans to join us for the Children’s Day at the Capitol! Annually, organizations with an interest in bettering the lives of children and families will gather during the legislative session to inform the public, lawmakers, government staff and other advocates about our work.

Save the Date: January 21-22, 2026 | State Capitol Rotunda

Thank you to our Planning Committee partners:

Children’s Day at the Capitol Schedule

Tentative schedule, will be updated as plans are finalized.

Wednesday, January 21

• 8:30am – Participants can begin setting up informational booths
• 9:00am to 12:00pm – Attend committee hearings, meetings with legislators (optional)
• 10:00am to 1:00pm – Informational booths in the Rotunda
• 11:00am to 1:00pm – Cookies and coffee served in the Rotunda
• 12:30pm to 12:45pm – Children’s Day group photo on Rotunda steps
• 5:00pm to 7:00pm – Evening Reception at Drifters Bar & Grille

Thursday, January 22

• 8:30am – Participants can begin setting up informational booths
• 9:00am to 12:00pm – Attend committee hearings, meetings with legislators (optional)
• 10:00am to 1:00pm – Informational booths in the Rotunda
• 11:00am to 12:30pm – Lunch provided in the Rotunda
• 12:00pm – Children’s Day program – Hear from a collaborative from Mitchell, SD about how they are elevating the experiences of their community’s children and educators through transformational gifts to Dakota Wesleyan University and Mitchell School District. This program will highlight the innovative partnerships, professional development pathways, and strategies they’re implementing to strengthen early childhood success.
• 12:30pm to 12:45pm – Children’s Day group photo on Rotunda steps
• 1:00pm – Children’s Day recognized in House and Senate Chambers

Children’s Day Sponsors

Participate in Children’s Day

Event sponsors are integral to bringing a united focus on the well-being of children during the legislative session. Sponsors are recognized in all print and online materials for the day’s activities. Organizations can choose to join us on one of the two days we will be in the Capitol for Children’s Day. Sponsorship level options:

• $250 | Booth space on Wednesday, January 21 (cookies provided in Rotunda with no program). Limited to 10 organizations, 0 spots available.
• $500 | Booth space on Thursday, January 22 (lunch and program provided in Rotunda). Limited to 10 organizations, 2 spots available.