Children's Discovery Museum, Normal, IL

10/10/2026

Spooky science is always a hit, and this year we’re brewing up even more festive activities. 🔮👻
Whether your little one comes as a superhero, princess or pumpkin, there’s plenty of spook-tacular fun waiting! 🎃

Registration is open on our website, pre-registration is recommended so you don’t miss out on any of the fun!
https://ow.ly/PikH50ZUFCw

10/09/2026

What in the world are we printing at the Museum?!

This 3D printer is hard at work making a special surprise for our upcoming Doggone Fun Play Club session! We promise there’s a good reason for all this fake p**p. 😂💩

Join us for some tail-wagging fun at Play Club, designed for kids ages 2–5 and their grown-ups!
https://www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net/284/Play-Club

10/08/2026

This , you’re in the driver’s seat. 🚗

Your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) gives you the power to make a real difference for the organizations and causes that matter to you.

Check out just a few of the ways that your DAF gift can make an impact at the Children’s Discovery Museum and then ask yourself…What will my DAF do?

https://www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net/163/Support

10/07/2026

Day of Play was a blast! We hope you made as many memories as we did! 💜

Thanks to PNC for making Day of Play possible as our presenting sponsor and to all of the community partners who came together to make this year’s event so great!

We can’t wait to do it all again next year. In the meantime, we hope you’ll share your photos and memories with us here! And visit us at the Museum!

10/07/2026

Tonight is Illinois State Redbirds’ Ballin’ on Beaufort! Help the Birds kick off basketball season right outside our door tonight with activities starting at 5 p.m.

Please be aware there will be some road closures for the event today when heading to Uptown Normal. Plan accordingly and give yourself a little extra time to get where you’re going!

Learn more here: https://goredbirds.com/news/2026/9/15/general-isu-to-host-fourth-annual-ballin-on-beaufort-on-october-7.aspx

See you tomorrow on Beaufort🏀

10/06/2026

This month’s Play Club is going to be Doggone Fun! Seriously, it’s all about dogs! 🐶🦴

Join us for learning, playing and plenty of puppy-inspired fun! (Reminder: There will be no live animals in class.)

Register soon! Play Club meets next week.
https://ow.ly/sib950ZUEiE

10/05/2026

Today is World Teachers Day! We’re giving a huge shout-out not only to the amazing teachers in our community but also to our incredible program educators who make learning fun every day!

Thank you to this amazing team for your dedication, creativity and all the ways you inspire curiosity every day we play! 💜🧡💚

10/03/2026

Join us in Uptown Normal this weekend for McLean County Arts Center’s annual Sugar Creek Arts Festival! Explore a spectacular display of curated creations, including painting, pottery, sculpture, woodworking, jewelry, textiles and so much more.

Plus, we have an interactive activity to create art of your own!

Learn more about the festival: sugarcreekartsfestival.org