Make a mess is a place where kids can do a variety of things, such as painting on the walls, throwing slime balls that stick to those walls, digging in the sand, and playing in water. Parents and toddlers under 2 get in free, ages 2-4 pay $6 admission, and 5+ pay $8. The activities are geared for children 14 and under though. It is one large open room for the kids to play and only one entrance and exit to eliminate some of the worry with letting kids run free. Make a mess also features a two story climbing gym called “The swamp.”  There is a separated part in the room for toddlers with soft toys, a slide, and other games for kids under 4.

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It is located at 1503 E. College Ave, Normal IL. Near Alexander’s Steak House

Hours:                                                                                                                              

 Monday – Thursday:  10am-8pm

Friday- Saturday: 10am-9pm

Sunday: 12pm-6pm