SPENCER — The N.C. Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures has invited families to the Worldwide Day of Play on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event, held in partnership with Nickelodeon and the Association of Children’s Museums, encourages families to get active and engage in playful and educational activities.

Event details:

• Date: Saturday, Sept. 28
• Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Location: N.C. Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures, 108 4th St., Spencer
• Admission: Included with museum admission. Free admission for those dressed as superheroes

Activities:

• 10-11 a.m.: Meet the McDonald’s Hamburglar
• 11-noon: Hula Hooper Pricilla Hoopmore demo and instruction
• 12:30-1:30 p.m.: Coloring station sponsored by McDonald’s
• 1-2 p.m.: Museum tours
• 1-1:30 p.m.: Train Talk with Ed, the model train expert

All-day activities include:

• Outdoor fun with hopscotch, chalk drawing, cornhole, jump rope and more
• Eye Spy Day of Play edition
• Sensory Box exploration
• Board game challenges: play, complete the questionnaire, and design a board game box top
• Hotwheel races
• Connect 4
• “Toys Then and Now” display
• Puppet theater play
• Write a dollhouse mystery
• Miniature-making stations
• Skittles match

Whether meeting the Hamburglar or trying out hula hoop skills, the event is perfect for kids and families looking to bond, learn and enjoy a playful day together.

No registration is needed. Anyone interested can simply come by, dress up as their favorite superhero and dive in.

For more information, go to ncmdtm.org or call 704-762-9359.