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This Winter, Glow Bright!

Shine Bright and Share Kindness this Holiday Season 

Make play the highlight of this season—plan your visit to the Cayton!

This holiday season, Cayton Children's Museum invites families to celebrate the wonder of winter through play, creativity, and kindness.

 

Light up your world with our hands-on exhibits, polar plush friends, and seasonal programs designed to make indoor play a super cool adventure.

Winter Events

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Pajama Rama 

Sunday, December 15

Join us for Pajama Rama, a cozy winter celebration featuring a magical Sugar Plum Fairy Pajama Storytime with Tutu School of Santa Monica, festive face painting, and enchanting Nutcracker performances by So Fly Kids. Don’t forget your PJs!

Stay tuned–more information will be coming soon!

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Polar Explorer Camp

December 16–20, 9AM-3PM

Drop your little adventurers off for a full week of snowy excitement!⁠ Our Polar Explorer Camp, designed for kids ages 4-8, is packed with frosty science discoveries, chilly sensory activities, and creative art projects that celebrate the magic of the season.

Sensory Hours

Every Sunday, 8:30AM–10AM

Join us at the Cayton Children’s Museum for Sensory-Friendly Hours, offered every Sunday from 8:30AM–10AM.

 

This time is designed for families and members with children who have sensory sensitivities or disabilities, providing a quieter, more comfortable environment with reduced capacity, dimmed lights, and softer music.

Winter Glow Activities

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Light Up December

Wed-Sun: Art Studio I, 10AM-12:30PM, 2PM-4:30PM

Light up your December with a little holiday magic! Transform paper lanterns into glowing winter lights. Take home your very own cozy lantern to brighten up those long chilly nights!

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Kindness Boxed

Wed-Sun: Art Studio I, 10AM-12:30PM, 2PM-4:30PM

Kick off the new year with kindness! Design your own kindness box, filled with colorful doodles and uplifting notes. Create a speial place to spread positivity and share joy all month long!

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Storytime

Wed-Fri: Blue Room, 10:30AM

Settle in for a magical wintery storytime! Little ones will be enchanted by heartwarming holiday tales that celebrate kindness, wonder, and the joy of the season.

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Kindness Rocks & Sensory Garden

Wed-Fri: Art Studio I​I, 12:30PM–2:30PM

Sat: Art Studio I​I, 10AM-12PM

Sun: Art Studio I​I, 8:30AM-12PM

Rock kindness this January! Decorate stones with uplifting messages and colorful designs. Keep your rock as a reminder to spread kindness, or add it to our garden sensory bins for others to find and enjoy!

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Compliment Chains

Wed-Fri: Blue Room, 3PM-4:30PM

​Sat–Sun: Art Studio II, 2PM-4PM

Share the love this January! Make your own paper compliment chain or add. link to our Cayton Community chain. Use bright markers and stickers to write kind words, and watch the chain grow as we spread good vibes, one link at a time.

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Storytime

Wed-Fri: Blue Room, 10:30AM

Settle in for a magical wintery storytime! Little ones will be enchanted by heartwarming holiday tales that celebrate kindness, wonder, and the joy of the season.

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Tundra Tree & Sensory Bins

Wed-Fri: Art Studio II, 12:30PM-2:30PM
Sat: Art Studio II, 10AM-12PM
Sun: Art Studio II, 8:30AM-12PM

Let's welcome winter with a flurry of creativity! Decorate paper snowflakes and hang them on our tree. Plus, explore the frosty sensations of winter with our arctic sensory bins.

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Winter Suncatchers

Wed-Fri: Blue Room, 3PM-4:30PM

Sat & Sun: Blue Room, 2PM-4PM

Catch the winter sunshine with a splash of color! Create a stunning suncatcher using tissue paper, foam shapes, and more. Add a warm glow to your winter days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Check out the FAQ page HERE

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