August CALENDAR
August CALENDAR
Beat the Heat at the
Cayton this Summer!
Special Summer Hours
Summer is heating up and we are ready to dive into fun! Celebrate August with a festive array of art activities, hands-on sensory play, and special events.
Open on Mondays from May 27 (Memorial Day) to Sep 2 (Labor Day)
Special Events
Baby Shark's Swim Break
Saturday, August 31 & Sunday, September 1
Embark on a fin-tastic adventure with Baby Shark and his pal, Pinkfong! Don't let this swim by!
Weekly Activities
July 31—August 5
Aya Khalil - Craft beautiful wreaths using colorful construction paper and a whole lot of love inspired by “The Arabic Quilt” by Aya Khalil.
August 21—26
Pedro Linare - Create fantastical animal masks based on the artwork of Pedro Linare. Use vibrant colors and imaginative designs to bring your animal masks to life.
August 7—12
RC Shen - Join us for a Playdough culinary adventure and use homemade playdough to sculpt our favorite foods, from pizza slices to ice cream cones, based on the artwork of RC Shen.
August 27—September 2
Baby Shark - Create watercolor art using washi tape and watercolor to depict a piece of art that shows your favorite memory of their summer!
August 14—19
Mary Anning - Dive into dinosaur-related sensory bins and excavate like paleontologist Mary Anning! Discover hidden dinosaur bones and fossils as you dig through various textures.
Daily Activities
Daily Activities are drop-in and free for members and museum visitors
Every week is a new adventure at the Cayton. Kids learn new skills, create, and grow, all while immersed in play
Updated Program Times
Art Studio: 10AM-1:00PM and 2-4:30PM
Storytime (every Thursday): 11AM
Programs: 11AM and 3PM
Thursday
August 1
11AM—Storytime+Art
Read “Food Fight” by Alex Latimer, about a star-crossed fruit and vegetable who just want to become friends! Afterward, create fruit and veggie puppets.
3PM—Tambourine Jam
Get ready to shake, rattle and sing! Explore the world of tambourines, bells, and shakers as you create rhythmic melodies.
Sunday
August 4
11AM—Keychain Creations
Create keychains out of colorful air-dry clay!orful chalk creations.
3PM—Reflect on Friendship
Decorate the walls of our “Reflect On” exhibit with drawings of your friends and things you love about them!
Thursday
August 8
11AM—Storytime+Art
Read “The Sandcastle that Lola Built” by Megan Mayor, a story about a girl who makes friends during a beach day. Afterward, create sandcastle art using colored craft sand and treasures found at the beach.
3PM—Anything But a Brush
Create painted art using anything but a brush! Experiment with different tools and materials to make unique paintings.
Sunday
August 11
11AM—Sandcastle Art
Celebrate Play in the Sand Day with us! Explore sensory bins filled with sand and other beachy objects and textures.
3PM—Art Swap
Start a masterpiece, then swap part of the way through with another person to create wacky collaborative creatures. Combine your imagination with others for fun and surprising results!
Thursday
August 15
11AM—Storytime+Art
Special guest librarians from Inglewood Public Library will lead us through a fun Storytime+Art. Enjoy a captivating story followed by an engaging art activity.
3PM—Cloud Paint
Use shaving cream to paint unique art with a fluffy texture! Experiment with this fun medium to create cloud-like masterpieces.
Sunday
August 18
11AM—High-Flying Fun
Design and decorate parachute flyers and test them out in our wind tunnel. It's a hands-on, high-flying experience that combines creativity with scientific exploration!
3PM—Art of Splatter
Splatter paint on the wall to create unique and colorful art! Let your inner artist shine with this fun and messy activity.
Thursday
August 22
11AM—Storytime+Art
Read “We All Play” by Julie Flett. Afterwards, create animal puppets inspired by the book.
3PM—Animal Olympics
Dress up like animals in costume and complete a race like the animal you are dressed as would—hop like a frog, spread your wings like a bird, and more!
Sunday
August 25
11AM—Clay Animals
Mold an animal pal out of clay! Use your hands to create detailed and imaginative animal sculptures.
3PM—Magnetic Art
Decorate a colorful magnet out of a variety of materials to either take home or add to our magnetic art wall! Create unique and vibrant pieces to display.
Thursday
August 29
11AM—Storytime+Art
Read “We Are Water Protectors” by Carole Lindstrom about a young environmentalist. Afterwards, create art out of ice paint, inspired by the story.
3PM—Stick to the Music
Calling future rock stars! Practice drumming and follow along to the beat of the music using sticks!
Friday
August 2
10:30AM—Chalk It Up with Katbing
Transform our sidewalks into gigantic art pieces with local muralist Katbing! Join us for Chalk It Up and let your creativity run wild with colorful chalk creations.
3PM—Mindful Journals
Design and decorate your very own mindful journals. Afterward, we’ll write down affirmations for ourselves and people we love!
Monday
August 5
11AM—Floor is Lava
Get ready to hop, skip and jump! We will spin a color wheel, and wherever it lands, hop into action and jump to the color. Be careful to land on the colors, because the floor is lava!
3PM—Bubble Dance Party
Pop in to jump and dance to fun music while surrounded by a sea of bubbles at this lively and fun dance party!
Friday
August 9
10:30AM—Chalk It Up
Transform our sidewalks into gigantic art pieces! Join us for Chalk It Up and let your creativity run wild with colorful chalk creations.
3PM—Musical Chairs
Walk (or dance!) around in a circle while the music plays, but when it stops: quick, find a seat!
Monday
August 12
11AM—Hatch a Dino
Learn about chemical reactions by hatching a dinosaur egg with science! Watch the magic unfold as you uncover a hidden dino.
3PM—Bubble Dance Party
Pop in to jump and dance to fun music while surrounded by a sea of bubbles at this lively and fun dance party!
Friday
August 16
10:30AM—Chalk It Up
Transform our sidewalks into gigantic art pieces! Join us for Chalk It Up and let your creativity run wild with colorful chalk creations.
3PM—Musical Chairs
Walk (or dance) around in a circle while the music plays, but when it stops: quick, find a seat!
Monday
August 19
11AM—Bubble Dance Party
Pop in to jump and dance to fun music while surrounded by a sea of bubbles at this lively and fun dance party.
3PM—Tweety Treats
Care for your feathered friends with this fun project as you craft a colorful bird feeder.
Friday
August 23
10:30AM—Chalk It Up
Transform our sidewalks into gigantic art pieces! Join us for Chalk It Up and let your creativity run wild with colorful chalk creations.
3PM—Plushies Got Talent
Put on a show with the help of your plush doll! Showcase your plushie's talents in a fun and imaginative performance.
Monday
August 26
11AM—Bubble Dance Party
Pop in to jump and dance to fun music while surrounded by a sea of bubbles at this lively and fun dance party. Let the bubbles and music move you!
3PM—Under the Sea Sensory
Dive into fun with these sea-themed sensory bins! Explore bins filled with water beads and squishy sensory sea creatures.
Friday
August 30
10:30AM—Chalk It Up
Transform our sidewalks into gigantic art pieces! Join us for Chalk It Up and let your creativity run wild with colorful chalk creations.
3PM—Paper Paint
Spray water onto colorful tissue paper to create unique textures in this fun art project. Watch as the colors blend and create beautiful patterns.
Saturday
August 3
11AM—Bubble Dance Party
Pop in to jump and dance to fun music while surrounded by a sea of bubbles at this lively and fun dance party.
3PM—Build-A-Bridge
Ignite your inner engineer and construct bridges from recycled materials! Challenge your creativity and build problem-solving skills.
Wednesday
August 7
11AM—Lizard Love
Use crayons and washi tape to create imaginative patterns on colorful lizards! Unleash your creativity and bring these vibrant reptiles to life.
3PM—Reflect on Adventure
Decorate the walls of our “Reflect On” exhibit with activities you like to do outdoors! Share your favorite outdoor adventures through art.
Saturday
August 10
11AM—Bubble Dance Party
Pop in to jump and dance to fun music while surrounded by a sea of bubbles at this lively and fun dance party.
3PM—Caterpillar Race
Create a caterpillar, then use the power of air to make them race! See whose caterpillar can crawl the fastest.
Wednesday
August 14
11AM—Lego Challenge
Your challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to create your favorite exhibit at the Cayton out of Legos. Unleash your creativity and build your masterpiece!
3PM—Ice Cream Dreams
Explore sensory bins filled with ice cream-themed sensory items like moon sand, ice cream scoops, colorful rice, sensory tools, and more. Dive into this deliciously fun activity.
Saturday
August 17
11AM—Bubble Dance Party
Pop in to jump and dance to fun music while surrounded by a sea of bubbles at this lively and fun dance party.
3PM—Rainbow Catchers
Capture the rainbow with radiant suncatchers! Layer vibrant tissue paper and craft designs using construction paper, creating dazzling suncatchers.
Wednesday
August 21
11AM—Animal Abodes
Transform recycled and natural materials into an eco-friendly habitat for your favorite animals! Use your creativity to build unique homes for wildlife.
3PM—Mindful Bracelets
Take a moment and be mindful with jewelry making. Craft bracelets out of pipe cleaners and beads, focusing on the calming process and creating beautiful designs.
Saturday
August 24
11AM—Bubble Dance Party
Pop in to jump and dance to fun music while surrounded by a sea of bubbles at this lively and fun dance party.
3PM—Sink-or-Float
Choose your building materials to craft a boat! Afterward, test to see if it sinks or floats. Explore engineering and creativity in this hands-on activity.
Wednesday
August 28
11AM—Ocean in a Bottle
Use glitter, glue, ocean trinkets, and a little bit of magic to create a sweet sensory ocean in a bottle.
3PM—Jellyfish Fun
Use recyclable materials to create jellyfish friends!
Saturday
August 31
Baby Shark Swim Break
Join us on August 31 & September 1 to meet Baby Shark and his friend Pinkfong for a fin-tastic adventure.