Play Ball 2025 was a huge success!

On Friday, October 24, 2025, friends and supporters of The Strong National Museum of Play gathered for the museum’s annual fundraising gala, Play Ball. Proceeds from Play Ball directly support The Strong’s education and community access programs. Thanks to you, The Strong is bringing more joy to disadvantaged children in our area; infusing play into our local education system; growing the museum’s collection as a unique resource for those who study play; and touching the lives of children and families who travel from across the U.S. and the world to experience The Strong. None of this would be possible without our generous donors.

If you didn't get a chance to participate, you can still support The Strong with an online donation.

Check out photos from Play Ball 2025 below!