Messy play is great for kids because it allows them to create and explore without worrying about the clean up – that’s their grown up’s job, right?! Just wait! The Children’s Art Factory in Guelph provides the play and cleans up the mess! Come along as learn about why this makes a great stop on your family adventures.

Plan a Visit to The Children’s Art Factory in Guelph
Kids will love a visit to The Children’s Art Factory because everything is designed with their entertainment in mind! Make you way through the stations and rooms and enjoy hands-on fun and messy play.
If you have an artist, expect to spend lots of time at the painting walls. Dress for mess because once their imaginations get going, there’s not stopping true creativity! Paint on the clear windows and squeegee it off for a fresh slate.
Throw yourselves into the action with dress up and role playing toys. Everyone can transform into someone new with costumes and accessories.

Who Should Visit?
Kids of all ages will enjoy The Children’s Art Factory because it’s a fabulous destination for kids who are creative and imaginative. This is a must-see place for children. As long as they can walk around on their own, they’ll be entertained the whole time they visit.
It’s also a great spot to go with grandparents because the make-beleieve play is open ended, but also doesn’t require adult supervision. You can sit and watch your kiddos and grandkids explore and grow.
In addition, everything your kids create they can take home! Lots of art for everyone.
You have to have socks to enter (even adults) please don’t wear your nicest clothing as you will leave with glue, tape, paint and sand all over you if you’re anything like my kids.
Parking: there are four dedicated sports at the side of the building for guests that are clearly marked with lots of additional parking on the street out front.
The washrooms are spacious and very clean. There are two single bathrooms (one with a change room), both had accident clothing on the back of the door incase your child had an accident that you were welcome to which I thought was such a great idea.

Tips For Your Visit To The Children’s Art Factory in Guelph
Wear socks! Adults too. Grip socks are recommended. Grip socks are available for purchase at the front desk if you forget yours
No strollers/wagons allowed to save space. There is an outdoor space allocated for parking them, and CAF has locks you can borrow.
There is a common area where you can leave your stuff, but no lockers, so don’t bring valuables.
Stop by the giftshop and bring home some creative kits to have a rainy day backup plan.
Some sections close up 30 minutes before end end of the play session.

Address, Pricing and More
Every visitor is $15 (parents, too!). Infants under 1 year are free with a paying sibling. Drop-ins are on a walk-in basis, in other words no pre-booking.
Choose your play time, morning session or afternoon session. Summer hours are Monday – Sunday 9 am – 12 pm and 1 pm – 4 pm.
Children’s Art Factory is wheelchair accessible. Call beforehand and they’ll direct you to the side entrance.
The Children’s Art Factory in Guelph is located at 37 Yarmouth St.

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