11AM—Butterfly Wands

Decorate a beautiful butterfly with markers and sequins, the add it to a wand. Create a magical, sparkling wand to take home!

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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.

11AM—Tambourine Jam

Get ready to shake, rattle and sing! Explore the world of tambourines, bells, and shakers as you create rhythmic melodies. 

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3PM—Clay Play

Mold clay into unique plates and bowls! Afterward, decorate them as a special keepsake or a gift for your grown-up.

11AM—Inflated Fun

Team up, kids and grown-ups alike, for fantastic balloon juggling game. Keep those balloons dancing in the air as we pass them back and forth!​

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3PM—Mindful Movement

Use yoga dice and cards to get in touch with your body through poses, stretches, and breathing exercises. Find your zen in this relaxing and mindful session.

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. 

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3PM—Cayton Olympics

Stick it like an Olympian! Participate in our Cayton Olympics, playing balance games inspired by the Olympic games.

11AM—Storytime+Art

Learn about the joys of gardening with us as we read "Our Community Garden" by Barbara Pollak. Afterward, craft a collaborative garden, brimming with colorful fruits, veggies, and blossoming flowers.​

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3PM—Community Restock

Help out our Cafe by organizing baskets full of groceries and restocking them in our market. Pitch in and support our community’s needs!

11AM—Build-a-Bridge

Ignite your inner engineer and work together as a team! Challenge your creativity and problem-solving skills by building a bridge from one desk to another.

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3PM—Magnet Maddness

Decorate a magnet and add it to our community magnet wall or take it home to hang up items on the fridge. 

11AM—Beat Builders

Let the rhythm take over! Explore instruments like sticks, drums, and rainbow bells while moving to the beat. Feel the music come alive!​

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3PM—Obstacle Adventure

Get ready for an adventure! Navigate balance beams, hop on 'stones,' and crawl through tunnels to reach the finish line. Are you up for the challenge? 

11AM—Storytime+Art

Read “A Grandma’s Magic” by Charlotte Offsay and illustrated by Asa Gilland. Afterward, create an enchanting wand to tap into the magic of love! ​

3PM—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!

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. 

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3PM—Reflect On Love

Decorate the halls of our “Reflect On” exhibit with drawings of your grandparents and other special loved ones in your life! 

11AM—Storytime+Art

Read “Luna Loves Library Day” by Joseph Coelho. Afterward, decorate bookmarks for your next literary adventure.

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3PM—Back-to-Scavenger Hunts

Celebrate back-to-school with this fun scavenger hunt around the museum. Search high and low for hidden school supplies in the Cayton!

11AM—Butterfly Magnets

Decorate a beautiful butterfly and turn it into a magnet! Add it to our wall and let it flutter with friends, or take it home as a fun keepsake.

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3PM—Mural Moments

Work together to create a massive mural to be displayed in our Art Studio! Collaborate and contribute to a piece of art that represents our community.

11AM—Playful Puppets

Create puppets that remind you of different people in the community who help others. Bring these heroes to life with your creative puppet-making skills!

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3PM—Natural Sensory Surprises

Explore nature sensory bins filled with soil, pinecones, leaves, buggy friends, moss, and more. Engage your senses with a variety of natural textures and elements.

11AM—Tree Art

Fall into fun and create autumn themed art! Craft beautiful fall leaves to add to our community tree!​

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3PM—Point to Pointillism

Discover the art of Pointillism! Create dot art on a paper plate and make mindful patterns in a calm environment with soothing music.

Worldwide Day of Play!

Join us at the Cayton as we celebrate the Worldwide Day of Play. ​

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11AM—Storytime+Art with the Tutu School of Santa Monica

Twirl into fun with the Tutu School of Santa Monica! Tutu Teacher Alyssa will join us to read a story, then lead a dance class. 

3PM—Self Portrait Sillies

Kids and their grown-ups team up to create self-portraits of each other! Capture your favorite people in a collaborative art activity.

11AM—Crystal Hearts

Experiment with salt and watercolor to create beautiful crystal hearts. Watch as the crystals form and add a touch of magic to your artwork!​

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3PM—Fall into Sensory Fun

Welcome Fall by exploring fun sensory bins filled with autumn items like pumpkins, corn, and leaves. Immerse yourself in the textures and colors of the season.

11AM—Make Some Music

Create music shakers out of rice and craft rolls! Afterward, express your creativity by decorating them with tempura paint. Shake up some fun and color!

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3PM—Lava Lamps

Put on your thinking caps to create your own lava lamp! Use a little science to make a take-home lava lamp.

​11AM—Community Helpers

Celebrate the heroes all around you! Create a portrait of people in the community who help you using collage materials. 

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3PM—Beaded Necklaces

Sit down, relax, and craft a beaded necklace that showcases your fashion sense. Design your own unique piece and wear it with pride!​

The Cayton will be closed Saturday, September 21 for a private event. 

11AM—Storytime+Art

Read "Old Friends" by Margaret Aitken about reuniting with old and new friends. Afterward, join us for a costume dance party and celebrate friendship in style!

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3PM—Fall Slime

Toil and trouble! Mix fun fall slime with autumn decorations like spiders, leaves, pinecones, and other colorful treasures.

11AM—Theatre Can Be Silly

Explore different theatre exercises and make them as dramatic and silly as you can. Embrace the fun of performing and letting your imagination run wild!

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3PM—Mini Gallery

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.