The colorful plastic bricks known as Lego have entertained children (and adults) around the world for nearly 70 years. Lego is used to make toy buildings, vehicles, creatures, machines, anything imaginable — and they can be taken apart and put back together as often as you’d like. That means endless creative play.
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NATIONAL LEGO DAY ACTIVITIES!
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Build a Lego toy
Dust off your old Lego set — or use your kids’ — and tinker around for a while. It’s good for relaxation and mental stimulation. Lego even sponsors corporate retreats for adults.
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Plan to visit a Legoland theme park
They’re located in Columbus, Ohio (LEGOLAND Discovery Center Columbus); Carlsbad, California, and Winter Haven, Florida. There’s also a LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago. If you’re looking for more of a day trip, you can visit one of the 132 Lego retail stores across America.
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Watch on the big (or small) screen
The Lego Movie (2014) scored 96 percent “fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes, with many praising the movie’s irreverent tone and colorful action. The sequel, The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part, was released 5 years later in 2019. You can also head over to YouTube and watch a Lego creator build breathtaking structures.