Day of Play
Sat, Sep 27 , 2025 • 10:00am - 3:00pm
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Hosted by the Children’s Discovery Museum, Uptown Normal transforms into a giant playground with more than 60 community organizations and businesses providing free play activities.
The Children’s Discovery Museum hosts its annual Day of Play from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Uptown Normal.
Presented by PNC, this free event provides activities for children, families and caregivers to play and learn together. PNC’s support allows the Museum to present the event at no charge for families and offer same-day reduced admission ($5) at the Museum until 5 p.m.
Launched in 2004, Day of Play embodies the Museum’s mission of “inspiring the love of learning through the power of play” by encouraging children to turn off their screens and play outside. PNC’s sponsorship includes PNC Grow Up Great resources.
About the Experience
Uptown Normal transforms into a giant playground with more than 60 community organizations and businesses providing free play activities, including:
- Touch-a-Truck: an up-close look at machinery and equipment.
- Physical play activities including Bike Rodeo, giant sandbox, bounce house and more
- STEAM activities: exploring science, technology, engineering arts and math concepts.
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