Join us for a season full of hands-on exhibits, playful learning, and super cool winter inspired activities! Slide into winter with sensory play, art, and more as we celebrate the joy of sharing and building together. Child plays with Cayton Ice Blocks Two children create snowflakes in the Art Studio at the Cayton A child and their parent make winter art Child plays with Cayton Ice Blocks 1/3 activity calendar This Winter, Glow Bright! Shine Bright and Share Kindness this Season Make play the highlight of this season—plan your visit to the Cayton! GET TICKETS This 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. Lunar New Year Activities Lion Dance Puppets: Art Studio I , 10AM-12:30PM, 2PM-4:30PM Craft your own lion puppets inspired by the vibrant lion dancers. Food Fun: Art Studio II , Fri: 12:30-2:30PM, Sat & Sun: 10AM-12PM Use your imagination to craft a delicious-looking plate inspired by your favorite traditions. Noisemakers: Art Studio II , Fri: 3-4:30PM, Sat & Sun: 2PM-4PM Shake, rattle, and roll your way into the new year by crafting noisemakers! February 7–9 Art Studio Activities Puppet Pals: Feb 5–17 Art Studio I Wed-Sun, 10AM-12:30PM, 2PM-4:30PM Create your own paper bag puppet inspired by the magic of Sesame Street and trailblazers like Megan Piphus, the show’s first Black woman puppeteer! Storybook Creations: Feb 19–Mar 2 Art Studio I Wed-Sun, 10AM-12:30PM, 2PM-4:30PM Become an author and illustrator as you create your own story inside a handmade construction paper book! Inspired by powerful stories like that of Ibtihaj Muhammad, the first muslim American woman to wear a hijab while competing in the Olympics! Winter Glow Activities Storytime Thur-Fri: Blue Room, 10:30AM Join us for a fun-filled Storytime where we’ll read exciting tales that inspire creativity and curiosity! Wish Tree & Winter Sensory Wed-Fri: Art Studio II, 12:30PM–2:30PM Sat: Art Studio II, 10AM-12PM Sun: Art Studio II, 8:30AM-12PM Discover how different cultures ring in the new year, and add your own wish to our special Wish Tree. Plus, explore the wonders of winter with our magical sensory bins. Tinker Time Wed-Fri: Blue Room, 3PM-4:30PM Sat–Sun: Art Studio II, 2PM-4PM Get ready to explore, build, and create at Tinker Time! This hands-on session lets kids dive into a world of crafting and problem-solving with a variety of materials to spark their imagination. Frequently Asked Questions Check out the FAQ page HERE

Cayton Children's Museum is offering free admission during regular hours on Wednesdays through Fridays for families displaced or directly affected by the wildfires. This invitation also extends to first responders and National Guard families. COMMUnity relief Wildfire-Affected Community Access Initiatives The Los Angeles wildfires have devastated communities in the Museum’s backyard, impacting many of our visitors, members, and supporters. Some lost everything in the fires, and many are displaced, returning to their homes only to find that they are uninhabitable. Schools, places of worship, and public spaces burned down, depriving the community of safe spaces to gather as they cope with such traumatic loss. We recognize how important connection is in recovering and rebuilding during difficult times. We hope Cayton Children’s Museum can provide comfort and unity for families and communities suffering from loss. Here are a few ways the Cayton is responding to and supporting our community in the aftermath of the wildfires: Free Admission for Affected Families We are offering free admission on weekdays to families who have been displaced or directly impacted by the fires. This also extends to first responders and their families, as well as the National Guard. Tickets can be reserved in person at our front desk. Please note, due to capacity limits, we may not be able to accommodate all guests immediately upon arrival. This offer will remain in effect until further notice. Community Gatherings We are also offering free usage of our private spaces, both during public and closed hours, for nonprofit organizations that lost their establishments in the wildfires to serve their communities. We can also provide an uplifting space for organizations that serve children to help them cope during this scary time. Our goal is to help people through the grief and recovery process and provide a sense of normalcy in a high-stress time. Teddy Bear Project We are working with the Teddy Bear Project to distribute hundreds of teddies and stuffed animals to children who visit the Cayton. Each "stuffie" will have inspirational messaging on its tag to provide children with a sense of comfort, reduce stress, and help them process their emotions during this time of healing. Family Resources It can be challenging to talk to kids about the impact of the wildfires, especially those who have experienced loss firsthand. The Cayton is working on aggregating resources and knowledge to support Grown-Ups speaking with their children about such incredibly challenging topics Community Strong We recognize that recovery does not happen overnight—our community will need support for months and the year to come. Providing free admission and a safe space for gatherings in the coming months, the Cayton can help give our neighbors stability, comfort, and a sense of belonging when needed. However, we are also working with nonprofits and schools whose structures burned down, and that will require more long-term solutions. We can be a place for them to continue their work and education so that those already struggling have continuity in their lives. The Cayton is committed to serving our community over the long haul. Our job as a children’s museum is to ensure everyone feels welcome, connected, and inspired-especially as we navigate the worst disaster in Southern California’s history. Join Us The Cayton needs your generous support to fund and continue these efforts for communities impacted by the wildfires. This is when the Museum, like so many meaningful nonprofits, is called upon to show up with open arms to those facing devastating losses. For those of us with open hearts and the blessings of our homes, we hope you will join us in this healing. Please consider making a donation today. DONATE Frequently Asked Questions FAQ Check out the FAQ page HERE

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