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Going Going Gone Seasonal Consignment Sale Nov 4-6

Posted on: Tue, 11/01/2011 - 09:12| By: GinaBina

Going Going Gone is a children's seasonal consignment sale that is held twice a year in several locations around Central Illinois; one in early Spring and one in the Fall/Winter. Each sale has clothing and accessories appropriate for the coming year as well as the highest quality toys, furniture, strollers, baby/child/teen clothing and equipment, sports items and more

Over 9000 items already registered for the sale. So many brand new clothing items as well as great names like Gymboree, Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, Ralph Lauren just to name a few.

Peoria’s Autumn Checklist

Posted on: Sat, 10/15/2011 - 10:21| By: GinaBina

Here’s a list of awesome things to do this season in Peoria:

- Attend a community Halloween event. Visit the PeoriaParent.com calendar for ideas.

- Visit Tower Park in Peoria Heights. The views are awesome right now. The tower closes October 31.

- Eat Apple Cider Donuts at Tanners Orchard

- Cruise on Grandview Drive, and enjoy the autumn scenery.

- Pick pumpkins at Christ Orchard

- Take a nature hike at Forest Park. For the more adventurous, hike the trail from Forest Park to Grandview Drive

October's Family-Friendly Special Events

Posted on: Thu, 09/29/2011 - 22:35| By: GinaBina

Mark your calendar for these awesome Central Illinois family events. Visit the PeoriaParent.com calendar for full info, and other fun events. Check back continually for updates.

October Friday & Saturdays: Spider Hill

October Thursdays: Hayrides & Hot Dogs

Oct 1-2: Harvest Kick Off at Linden Hill Farms

Oct 1-2, 8-9: Spoon River Drive

October 2: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Walk to Cure Diabetes

October 2: Schlachtfest and German-American Day Celebration

Fall Marshmallow Peep Diorama Contest

Posted on: Tue, 09/27/2011 - 20:43| By: GinaBina

From the Peoria Park District Website

Enter the Fall Marshmallow Peep Diorama Contest at Sommer Park and win great prizes! Entry forms and dioramas due by Monday, October 3 at Sommer Park!

This contest proves that marshmallow peeps are no longer just for Easter! Use the pumpkin, ghost and cat Peeps to make a diorama of a famous occurrence or autumn/Halloween scene. It can be a historic or current event, or even a scene from a scary movie. All characters in the diorama must be played by Halloween Peeps.

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