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Sarah Davis brought the New England custom of celebrating Thanksgiving to her home on the Illinois frontier. Tour the Mansion and learn how and why these customs evolved into a National Holiday.
Put a rainbow on a plate using fruits and vegetables, grab a healthy recipe and go shopping for the ingredients for your healthy meal. Make healthy pizzas with fruits and vegetables.
Little ones love to decorate the cubbies of this house to look like rooms of their own.
This outdoor exhibit allows children to get down and dirty. They can climb the wall, dig in the sand and pebble table and enjoy the sounds of the wind chimes.
Walk through a giant red cross, don your very own doctor's coat and get ready to diagnose ailments. Hop around a bit and then listen to your heart on the heart drum. Future surgeons hone their op
Check out the talking porch complete with swing, books, a mailbox with conversation starters inside. The Laughing Well will have visitors giggling.
'One and Only Me' contains exhibits about a child's "outside" physical appearance and each child's uniqueness. Visitors may explore their "outside" through a pr
This multi-part interactive exhibit, which compromises the whole first floor of the museum, focuses on a child's world and important things about how it works. Check out a giant clock tower, a fu
Non-costumed guides conduct interpretive tours every half hour. A seventeen-minute video is shown prior to each tour (recommended for children in grades four and over). Docents use artifacts and stori
This exhibit is divided into four parts. In the People Gallery, visitors can learn about the customs settlers brought to Illinois, find out about the local Native American populations and see kitchens
This hands-on area features a recreated log cabin and interactive activities from the past, such as plow pushing, rug beating and using a slate to write arithmetic.
Central Illinois Antique Dealers Association presents this show.
Learn more about the eating habits, cooking equipment, methods and diverse food traditions of McLean residents since the early 1800s. On display are four kitchens, each representing a different era an
'A Turbulent Time: Perspectives of the Vietnam War' explores the complex ways McLean County residents perceived and responded to this crucial 20th century event. How and why did the U. S. Go
Seal Lions and River Otters are fed daily at 10:30 am and 3:00 pm.
Miller Park Zoo offers many exhibits and Zookeeper interaction opportunities that are enjoyed by the whole family.
Meet Curious George at Miller Park Zoo. You'll get to shake Curious George's hand and have Mom or Dad take your picture with him. This opportunity is free with zoo admission and will take pl
Illinois State University hosts Western Illinois University in this college football matchup.
For a cool way to have fun and get in shape, head to Open Skate at the Pepsi Ice Center. A wide variety of opportunities for skaters of all ages, skill levels, and interests will be offered. Be sure t
Seal Lions and River Otters are fed daily at 10:30 am and 3:00 pm.