Worldwide Day of Play at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 09/26/2026
Get up! Get out! Come play! The Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum is thrilled to participate in Our World: Worldwide Day of Play, presented by Nickelodeon and the Association of Children’s Museums.
Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.
This event celebrates the power of play and encourages children and families to get up, get moving, and discover the joy of playing together. Play is how children learn, connect, explore, and grow. It supports healthy development, builds confidence, sparks creativity, and helps families make meaningful memories together.
While you’re at the museum, be sure to join us for Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days in partnership with DreamWorks Animation and the Association of Children’s Museums. Like children’s museums, Gabby’s Dollhouse emphasizes social-emotional learning and showcases compassion, curiosity, creativity, and the joy of teamwork.
- Cat-tastic Photo Opportunity: Your little ones can step into Gabby’s magical world and snap a picture with a magical Gabby’s Dollhouse backdrop and life-size Gabby standee! Perfect for sharing those adorable moments, big smiles and hugs.
- Find the Gabby Cats Scavenger Hunt: Help us find Gabby’s fairy cat best friends hiding throughout the museum!
- Cat Agility Course: Kids crawl, jump, balance, and “sneak” through an obstacle course inspired by the movement of cats.
- Arts and Crafts: Celebrate imagination, curiosity, and teamwork with activities like Purrcussion Music Station, Crafty Cat Tambourine, Kitty Cat Ear Creation, and CatRat Character Creation.
- Gabby Dollhouse Storytime: Cuddle up with a good book where kids enjoy enchanting tales from Gabby’s Dollhouse.
- DJ Catnip Dance Parties: Boogie to your favorite Gabby’s Dollhouse tunes!
Let’s make some time for play! Activities are included with museum admission.
Location:
Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum, 75 North Water Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, United States
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*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
The event has already taken place on this date:
09/26/2026
Time:
9:30 am-5:00 pm
Price:
Included with museum admission
Ages
15 months - 2 years 2-3 years 4-5 years 6-8 years 9-12 years Adults & kids togetherWeb Service