# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Pack the Park & Normal Stride and Ride
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: Join us for a morning of fun and excitement at our annual Park the Park event! This family-friendly event is all about bringing our community together for a day of outdoor adventure and entertainment. Come check out our kid’s zone filled with fun activities such as face painting, balloon twisting and arts and crafts. 

Normal Stride & Ride promotes healthy lifestyles and provides a new way for the community to get active. This open streets event encourages the community to walk, jog and bike along Route 66! This is an exciting way to celebrate the Route 66 Centennial!

Joining Us This Year:
ARC Activity & Recreation Center
Inflatfun- Bounce House 
Children’s Discovery Museum
Cornbelter's
Girl Scouts of Central Illinois
Illinois Art Station
Iron Coyote
McLean County Humane Society
McLean County Regional Planning Commission 
Normal Fire Department 
Normal Public Library
Parkside Jr. High Cheer Team will perform 
Pop Up Park
Rader's Farm
Strong Towns Blno
Twin City Tigers Football
Upper Limits
Wheelz Open Skate (skates not provided) 
Zoo Lady: Face Painting & Balloon Art
Zumba with Jessica
AND More!! 

Parking Information
•	Parking at the Community Activity Center
•	Overflow Parking at Normandy Village (100 Beech St
•	Overflow Parking at Hammitt School (612 Oglesby)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/normal/pack-the-park-and-normal-stride-and-ride/200030153745914
- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, sports, workshops, health-wellness, dance, trips-adventures, entertainment, football, zumba, pop-ups, drawing-painting
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 494

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Normal
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: One Normal Plaza- Normal, IL
- **lat**: 40.52033
- **long**: -88.97621
- **full address**: One Normal Plaza- Normal, IL, 701 E Lincoln St, Normal, IL 61761-6404, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Pack the Park & Normal Stride and Ride being held?
  - **A:** Pack the Park & Normal Stride and Ride takes place on Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am at One Normal Plaza- Normal, IL, 701 E Lincoln St, Normal, IL 61761-6404, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Pack the Park & Normal Stride and Ride?
  - **A:** Pack the Park & Normal Stride and Ride is organized by Town of Normal Parks and Recreation Department.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Pack the Park & Normal Stride and Ride is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Normal, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 490+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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