Ongoing Children & Family Programs

Mini Masters (ages 2-4)

Every Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.
This parent-child workshop is designed for toddlers to explore, shape, texture, color, and other sensory possibilities through art making. Each Tuesday offers a fun learning experience for you and your child; including a story time, hands-on art activity and snack. Reservations required. Space limited.

Free for members, $5 per child for non-members.

Must pre-register.  Please call Tuesday at 11:00 through Monday at noon

Family Studio (all ages)

First Saturday of the month, 10:30 am - 12:30pm

Looking for something new and fun to do with the family on Saturday morning? Drop in at the Dixon for Family Studio where families can create magnificent works of art, play a game, solve a puzzle, or explore the world of art through children's books. Each month highlights a different work of art from one of our exhibitions or the gardens. Drop-in program. Free with admission.

Family Days
Celebrate the Dixon’s exhibitions with your family! Join us for arts and crafts, music, refreshments, games, tours, dress up, and more. Best of all, Family Day is FREE! Check our calendar for upcoming dates.

Paint it! Plant it! Dixon Summer Camp

Monday, July 15 - Friday, July 26 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (ages 6 - 10)

Our Paint it! Plant it! Summer camp focuses on fine art instruction with horticulture lessons which makes it the most unique summer camp in town. Each day, campers will get the opportunity to explore the galleries, make a work of art, learn about plants, design a garden, and much more.  Reservations required. Snacks and camp t-shirt provided. Lunch not included. $175 members. $200 non-members.