Day of Play

Imagine an entire day devoted to play! 

Day of Play happening on Saturday, September 28, 2019, from 10am-3pm, transforms Uptown Normal into a giant playground for kids and parents to experience the power of play together! More than 60 lo...

Breakfast On The Balcony

Breakfast on the Balcony will take place on Saturday, October 26, as a private viewing party of the Illinois State University Homecoming Day Parade from the Children’s Discovery Museum second floor balcony. The raffle winner will receive one of ...

Halloween Hoopla

This popular fall family event is deigned for ghosts and goblins of all ages! Kids and grown-ups alike come in costume to celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating in the museum exhibits and spooktacular games and crafts. The Zoo Crew will be here to com...

Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

Join us for our 6th Annual Día de los Muertos! Día De los Muertos is a Latino tradition that celebrate the circle of life by honoring and remembering loved ones that have died. Bring your family in to learn more and make traditional ...

Jammies and Jingles

It's time to get into the holiday spirit and celebrate the season with the CDM! The whole family will enjoy a visit with Santa and fun holiday games, all while wearing your pajamas. You won't want to miss this favorite family event! Children must be accom...

Noon Year's Eve

Can't stay up 'til midnight? The CDM's got you covered! Countdown to Noon with a confetti blast, face painting and noisemakers! Enjoy crafts and activiites for all ages too! Don't miss this family tradition as you ring in the New Year!  Children ...