Families looking for a reason to trade screen time for hands-on fun will have one this September when the Children’s Museum of Stockton celebrates Worldwide Day of Play.
The event will take place Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Children’s Museum of Stockton, 402 W. Weber Avenue in downtown Stockton. Admission is $10 per guest ages 1 and older.
The goal of the day is simple: get children moving, exploring, creating and playing together.
Throughout the museum, families will be able to experience hands-on exhibits, sensory stations and special activities designed to involve the whole family. Rather than watching from the sidelines, children are encouraged to touch, build, discover and participate.
A Day Built Around Hands-On Fun
For young children, play is much more than entertainment.
It is how they experiment, solve problems, use their imagination and learn about the world around them. Worldwide Day of Play gives families an opportunity to make that kind of active exploration the focus of the day.
At the Children’s Museum of Stockton, that means moving from one interactive experience to another and allowing kids to follow their curiosity.
Parents can join in, too.
The museum describes the event as an interactive experience for the entire family, making it an easy opportunity for parents and children to spend time together doing something more active than sitting in front of a television, tablet or phone.
Rediscovering the Fun of Playing Together
For many families, screens are part of everyday life. Phones, tablets, video games and streaming services can fill a surprising amount of free time.
Worldwide Day of Play offers a different kind of Saturday.
Instead of scrolling, children can explore. Instead of watching someone else play, they can become part of the activity themselves.
And because the event takes place at one of downtown Stockton’s longtime family destinations, it also gives parents an opportunity to rediscover the Children’s Museum and the variety of interactive experiences available close to home.
Event Details
What: Worldwide Day of Play
When: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Children’s Museum of Stockton, 402 W. Weber Avenue, Stockton
Admission: $10 per guest ages 1 and older
Activities: Hands-on exhibits, sensory stations and special family activities
More Information: Worldwide Day of Play event information
For families wondering what to do with a Saturday in Stockton, the answer may be refreshingly simple.
Put down the screens, head downtown and spend the day playing together.