Summer Cooldown

Name: Summer Cooldown
Start: 2026-07-18
End: 2026-07-18
Location: Grass Valley

Summer Cooldown is a free, family-oriented community event held at The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley, California. The celebration features a diverse range of creative activities, including live musical performances, interactive crafts, and specialized entertainment designed to introduce children to various artistic disciplines.

Date: Jul 18, 2026
Location: Grass Valley

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Event summary

Highlights

Giant puppet performances by Toni Tone
Aerial arts displays by the CFTA Aerial Group
Free face painting and balloon creations
Hands-on arts and crafts stations for children

Hosted by The Center for the Arts, Summer Cooldown invites local families to engage in a four-hour session of art and community magic. Held twice a year, the event is specifically designed to provide young children with their first-ever arts experiences through accessible, healthy, and creative participation. The program is free for all attendees and focuses on making the arts approachable for the entire community.

Activities for the day include live performances from the CFTA Aerial Group and the Dance Natural Creative Complex. Attendees can also enjoy giant puppet displays by Toni Tone and interactive stations featuring face painting, balloon art, and hands-on crafts led by local artists. The event runs from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the venue's Main Street location.

Practical details

Location described by the source: The Center for the Arts; www.theunion.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Grass Valley

Before attending

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