Saturday, November 1 2008
Key 1 LAND OF COLOR & ENCHANTMENT: THE SOUTHWESTERN ART COLLECTION OF CHARLES & JEANETTE GILCHRIST WHITETime: September 20, 2008 - 10:00am - November 9, 2008 - 5:00pm Lakeview Museum Southwest American art is increasingly popular with collectors and novices alike. This collection represents the wide range of subject matter and styles typical of the artists working since the 1950s: landscapes and portraiture, total realism to complete abstraction. A defining characteristic of this collection is the presence and celebration of color. Event Weblink:
Key 1 Chrysanthemum Show: "Fall into Color"Time: October 17, 2008 - 10:00am - November 9, 2008 - 4:00pm Luthy Botanical Garden Enjoy a spectacular showing of fall colors during this annual show. Packed with hundreds of mums, this event makes a great escape from the fall chill in the air and offers a peaceful retreat before the holiday season begins. The Gift Shop will have selected merchandise marked down. Regular Conservatory admission applies. Event Weblink:
Key 1 Spider HillTime: October 31, 2008 - 4:00pm - November 1, 2008 - 10:00pm Three Sisters Park Home to Central Illinois' largest haunted house attraction! Voted 2007 Number One Haunted Attraction in Illinois! The Kids Count Boo Barn is a family-friendly area of Spider Hill. Activities to enjoy at the Boo Barn include: Games, Food and Drink Concessions, Crafts, Face Painting, Photos, Souvenirs, Ticket Sales, and MORE! Frights include the Haunted Express, Massacre Mansion, and Trail of Terror Event Weblink:
Key 1 Story Time at Fired Up!Time: November 1, 2008 - 10:00am It’s Story Time at Fired Up During story time a staff member will read the story and each child will paint a dinner plate with an outlined scene from the book. On Saturday, November 1st, we’ll meet elves, Misfit Toys, the Abominable Snowman, and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer by Rick Bunsen. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Start a family tradition this year with Fired Up’s Story Time! Event Weblink:
Key 1 Free Fall Matinee: Kung Fu PandaTime: November 1, 2008 - 10:00am - November 2, 2008 - 10:00am Shows at 10am and 11am Saturday and Sunday Willow Knolls 14 Event Weblink:
Key 1 Behind the Scenes Tours at the ZooTime: November 1, 2008 - 1:00pm Peoria Zoo Fee: $5.50/child, $7/adult Join us the first Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. to get a chance to go "behind the scenes" at the Peoria Zoo. We'll explore the sea lion room, learning what it takes to care for and train these amazing animals. Then we'll head into the kitchen and learn what it takes to feed a Zoo! We'll wrap up in time for you to enjoy our Sea Lion feeding at 2 p.m. This program is best for ages 6+. Limit of 20 participants per date. Event Weblink:
Key 1 Junior Explorers: What Tangled Webs We WeaveTime: November 1, 2008 - 1:00pm Wildlife Prairie State Park Calling all 5-7 year olds interested in having fun learning and meeting new friends! By becoming a Junior Explorer, you can do it all! Join us at the Park the first Saturday of each month from 1pm-3pm. The cost per session is $5.00 per child plus applicable General Admission, $4.00 for Park Members. Pre-Registration and pre-payment is required, please call (309) 676-0998 ext. 6758. Event Weblink:
Key 1 ILLINOIS WILDLIFETime: November 1, 2008 - 1:00pm Lakeview Museum ILLINOIS WILDLIFE Event Weblink:
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