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Coffee Break: Kid Jams!

by Nilufer Arsala

June 12, 2026

Avery Delaney of Minneapolis scratches records with DJ Freddy Fresh at Rock the Cradle, March 24, 2013.
Avery Delaney of Minneapolis scratches records with DJ Freddy Fresh at Rock the Cradle, March 24, 2013.MPR Photo / Eamon Coyne

Sunday is Rock the Cradle, The Current’s exploration of music, art, and culture for kids and their grown-ups. The fun starts at the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) and Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) at 10 a.m.

From The Current: The Current’s Rock the Cradle 2026 presented by M Health Fairview Pediatrics

The event is great for kids of all ages, but especially geared towards those from 2 to 10. There will be performances from Will Sings Songs, Koo Koo, and The Laamartians, as well as Irish dance and the return of the super-popular kids’ disco!

Before we get the official party started, let’s warm up by creating a playlist of dance jams that both kids and adults can enjoy!

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that kids love would you like to hear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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