A New Sensory Play Experience for Toddlers: Messy Magic

August 24, 2025 Abigail Gilman

We’re revamping our Daily Enrichment Program and couldn’t be more excited to bring you Messy Magic Sensory Hour — a playful, hands-on time where kids can scoop, dump, squish, and smoosh their way through sensory fun. Think bins of beans, bubbling water tables, colorful playdough, and themed sensory stations that change each week.

Designed to be casual, open-ended, and endlessly engaging, Messy Magic is perfect for little learners who love to get their hands busy and their imaginations buzzing.

WHAT YOU’LL FIND AT MESSY MAGIC

Each week, kids will discover a new themed setup:

🚗 Rescue cars from a foam-filled table
🍎 Stir up a pot of apple “soup” at our water station
🎃 Dig through a pumpkin patch sand bin
👻 Create a Monster Mash sensory scene

From fall leaves to holiday sparkle, every table offers something fresh to explore — making each visit just a little different from the last.

PERFECT FOR TODDLERS & PRESCHOOLERS

Messy Magic Sensory Hour is designed for toddlers through preschoolers, but it’s a hit with older siblings too. The activities are simple, open-ended, and easy to scale, so kids can engage however it feels right for them — whether that means pouring and sorting quietly or diving elbow-deep into a gooey bin.

EASY, FLEXIBLE, AND FREE WITH OPEN PLAY

Here’s what makes Messy Magic so simple for families:

Free with your Open Play admission
No registration required (though you’re welcome to reserve a spot)
Drop in anytime during the hour
Stay for as little or as long as you’d like

It’s the perfect add-on to a morning playdate, a cozy coffee break, or just a midweek outing with your littles.

WHEN TO JOIN US

Messy Magic Sensory Hour happens bright and early:

It’s the perfect way to start the day, burn some energy, and kick off playtime with a little extra magic.

UPCOMING THEMES

Here’s a peek at what’s coming:

🍂 Looking at Fall Sensory Table (Sept 24–26)
🎃 Pumpkin Picking Sand Table (Oct 1–3)
🧲 Magnet Discovery (Nov 12–14)
☕ Hot Cocoa Counting (Dec 10–12)
✨ Confetti STEM Table (Jan 1–2)

…and plenty more! Sign up here >>

JOIN THE FUN

Messy Magic is all about exploring textures, sparking curiosity, and making a (controlled) mess that you don’t have to clean up. Come ready to play, stay as long as you’d like, and watch your little ones light up as they pour, squish, and discover the magic of sensory play.

Free with open play. Adult supervision required.