International Day of Play
An Annual Celebration on June 11
International Day of Play celebrates play as essential to every child’s growth. At Chicago Children's Museum (CCM), we see every day how play builds confidence, connection, and resilience.
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Your gift helps build a community where play and learning connect.
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The first 5 gifts of $50 or more: a FREE CCM tote bag PLUS 1 CCM pass for 4 guests
When You Give…
$100… you help 6 children experiencing food insecurity attend CCM at a reduced admission rate through the Museums for All program
$70… you provide 4 days of sensory materials for our youngest learners in Pritzker Playspace
$50… you supply one month's worth of excavation equipment for young paleontologists on Dinosaur Expedition
$25… you help bring a child’s imagination to life through hands-on artmaking and creative exploration in the Art Studio
Consider growing your gift and amplifying your impact by joining CCM’s Play it Forward community with a recurring monthly donation.
About International Day of Play
The International Day of Play campaign is coordinated by a network of organizations, initiated by the LEGO Group and the LEGO Foundation. The International Day of Play network is driving a global play movement for children everywhere, for generations to come.
The History of International Day of Play
In 2024, International Day of Play was recognized by the United Nations General Assembly for the first year ever on June 11. The International Day of Play network asks adults and decision-makers to:
INVEST in children’s well-being by protecting the right to play.
PROVIDE children with more time and opportunities to play, including in school.
PROTECT the right to play by creating safe and accessible places to play, including for those of us with special needs.
RESPECT our rights to be heard in decisions impacting the right to play.
SUPPORT us in developing social skills through play.