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Children’s Museum to celebrate “Our World: Worldwide Day of Play” on Sep. 30

The Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge is holding a “Recycled Play Day” on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. in celebration of “Our World: Worldwide Day of Play,” presented by Nickelodeon and the Association of Children’s Museums.

The museum is at 461 W. Outer Drive.

Visitors who attend Recycled Play Day will help build a child-sized version of the Secret City in cardboard, including a flattop house and victory garden.

Participation is included in the price of admission and registration is not required.

“Play is a powerful experience that enriches people’s lives in museums, schools, homes, and beyond,” said Arthur G. Affleck III, executive director of the Association of Children’s Museums.

Children’s Museum Executive Director Beth Shea said, “I am so excited that we are a part of this larger initiative that promotes the power of play. I can’t wait to see what the children and their families build.”

Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, and $6 for children ages 3 and older. Children ages 2 and younger, Children’s Museum members, and Museums for All participants get in for free.

For more information, call the Children’s Museum at 865-482-1074, or visit childrensmuseumofoakridge.org.