Art for All Family Day, Fall 2026 | Morning Session

Schedule

Sun Oct 11 2026 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-07:00
Location

Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University | Stanford, CA

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Join us for fun and free drop-in art-making and live musical performances outdoors between the Cantor Arts Center and Anderson Collection.
About this Event

ART for ALL Family Day is a celebration for all families and ages. Engage with art at the Stanford museums through free hands-on art activities and live music outside on the lawn plus story time and a scavenger hunt in the galleries! Our upcoming activities are inspired by the Cantor’s featured exhibitions, and , and photography of Irene Poon as well as works in the Anderson Collection including and Nick Cave's .

Art Activities at the Cantor Arts Center

Neighborhood Photo Sculptures / Clay Portrait Puppets / Tactile Watercolor Paintings

Art Activities at the Anderson Collection

Gyotaku Printing / Soundsuit Bag Charms

Story Time & Scavenger Hunt

Join us in the galleries for family-friendly stories and an interactive scavenger hunt!

Live Performance

Enjoy lively performances on the outdoor stage!

Calming Space

Need a quiet moment? Our Calming Space offers a soft, low-sensory environment with comfortable seating, books, and sensory tools to help children and families relax and recharge at their own pace.

Sessions

Morning: 10AM - 12PM | Afternoon: 1PM - 3PM

*Space is limited. Please register for one session only.

Pet Policy: For the safety and comfort of all guests, pets are not permitted at this event.

Art for All Family Day is made possible through the generous support of the Hohbach Family Fund.

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Check-in (Welcome Tent)

The check-in table is located along Lomita Dr. beside the walkway leading to the Anderson Collection. A rainbow-colored balloon arch will be visible behind the check-in table. Please bring your Eventbrite confirmation directly to the check-in table to receive your event sticker. Stroller parking is available nearby.

Directions

Cantor Arts Center is located at 328 Lomita Drive on the Stanford University campus in Palo Alto, California. Searchable Campus Map

Parking

Free visitor parking is available along Lomita Drive as well as on the first floor of the Roth Way Garage Structure, located at the corner of Campus Drive West and Roth Way at 345 Campus Drive, Stanford, CA 94305. From the Palo Alto Caltrain station, the Cantor Arts Center is about a 20-minute walk.

Disability parking is located along Lomita Drive near the main entrance of the Cantor Arts Center. Additional disability parking is located on Museum Way and in Parking Structure 1 (Roth Way & Campus Drive). Please click here to view the disability parking and access points.

Accessibility Information or Requests

Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University is committed to ensuring our programs are accessible to everyone. To request access information and/or accommodations for this event, please complete this form at least one week prior to the event: museum.stanford.edu/access.

For questions, please contact [email protected] or Kwang-Mi Ro, [email protected], (650) 723-3469.

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All public programs at the Cantor Arts Center are always free! Space for this program is limited; advance registration is recommended. Those who have registered will have priority for seating.

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