Sommer Park

Come experience firsthand the daily life of rural Peorians in the mid 19th century! Activities may include hand dipping candles, blacksmithing, school lessons, woodworking, heirloom vegetable gardening, pioneer cemetery tours, hayrides, and livestock care. A wonderful opportunity for scout and youth groups to learn history..

1 pm to 4 pm
$2/person.

The following Sundays:
April 26, May 31, June 28,
July 26, Aug 30, Sept 27,
Oct 25

5001 N. Big Hollow Road
Peoria, IL 61615
309- 693-9408
Storytime every Monday morning

5001 N. Big Hollow Road
Peoria, IL 61615
309- 693-9408
Storytime every Monday morning

5001 N. Big Hollow Road
Peoria, IL 61615
309- 693-9408
Storytime every Monday morning

5001 N. Big Hollow Road
Peoria, IL 61615
309- 693-9408
Storytime every Monday morning

Church of Christ Northwest
Corner of Allen and Pioneer Parkway.

Ever feel like you’re the only mother who stays at home? You are not alone! Come meet other at-home mothers at the MOMS Club at our general meeting! .

MOMS club is a non-profit organization with over 2000 chapters nationwide. We get together regularly to provide interactions for our children, and conversation and friendship for our members. Our activities include monthly meetings, playgroups, park play days, Moms night out, lunch bunch, and so much more! We also do service projects that benefit needy children in the greater metropolitan community. .

The south chapter is specifically for moms who live south of 150 and south of 24. Email peoriamomsclub@yahoo.com to rsvp for the meeting or for more info..

Borders Bookstore
5201 W War Memorial Dr, Peoria, IL
309-692-3082
Enjoy stories, a craft, music, and a snack. Ongoing Tuesdays.
Admission: FREE

Borders Bookstore
5201 W War Memorial Dr, Peoria, IL
309-692-3082
Enjoy stories, a craft, music, and a snack. Ongoing Tuesdays.
Admission: FREE

Borders Bookstore
5201 W War Memorial Dr, Peoria, IL
309-692-3082
Enjoy stories, a craft, music, and a snack. Ongoing Tuesdays.
Admission: FREE

Borders Bookstore
5201 W War Memorial Dr, Peoria, IL
309-692-3082
Enjoy stories, a craft, music, and a snack. Ongoing Tuesdays.
Admission: FREE

Lakeview Museum
1125 W Lake Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 686-7000..

Free with Gallery admission.

Wildlife rehabilitator and educator Marge Bjorklund brings her Illinois animals for an entertaining and educational show.

Lakeview Museum
1125 W Lake Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 686-7000..

Free with Gallery admission.

Wildlife rehabilitator and educator Marge Bjorklund brings her Illinois animals for an entertaining and educational show.

Wildlife Prairie State Park
309-676-0998

Oct. 16, 2009 - Oct. 18, 2009, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Bring your children out to the park for this fun-filled and affordable Halloween event that is sure not to give them nightmares!

•Ride on the Spooky Train through the haunted forest
•Go Trick-or-Treating the safe way
•Make a trip through the not so Haunted House.
•Grab a bite to eat at the Spooktacular Sssnack Shop
•Bring your Camera for a goulish family photo opportunity! (We'll take your picture, you supply the camera)
5pm-7pm is reserved for "Merry-Not-So-Scary Park" for preschoolers, so be sure to arrive early for the wee little ones.

This event is also held the weekend of October 23-25, 2009!

Wildlife Prairie State Park
309-676-0998

Oct. 23, 2009 - Oct. 25, 2009, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Bring your children out to the park for this fun-filled and affordable Halloween event that is sure not to give them nightmares!

•Ride on the Spooky Train through the haunted forest
•Go Trick-or-Treating the safe way
•Make a trip through the not so Haunted House.
•Grab a bite to eat at the Spooktacular Sssnack Shop
•Bring your Camera for a goulish family photo opportunity! (We'll take your picture, you supply the camera)
5pm-7pm is reserved for "Merry-Not-So-Scary Park" for preschoolers, so be sure to arrive early for the wee little ones.

This event is also held the weekend of October 16-18, 2009!

Wildlife Prairie State Park
3826 Taylor Rd.
Hanna City, IL 61536
309-676-0998

Gather up the 2 - 4 year old in your life and bring them to the Park for a curriculum designed especially for them! This hands-on, learning program revolves around a main topic and incorporates story-time, crafts, a hike and refreshments

* Please choose only one session per month
* Cost for each session is $6.00 per child plus applicable General Admission, $5.00 for Park Members
* Pre-registration and pre-payment are required, please call (309) 676-0998 ext. 6758

All sessions are 10 -11:30am

Wildlife Prairie State Park..

Calling all 5-7 year olds for this program designed for having fun, learning and meeting new friends! By becoming a Junior Explorer, you can do it all! ..

Held on the 1st Saturday of every month (except July) from 1-3 pm. ..

$7 nonmembers plus applicable admission / $6 members ..

(parents may choose to stay with the child, applicable admission rates apply)

Peoria Zoo

Calling all ghosts and ghouls, join us for our annual event. With trick or treat trails, magic shows, a costume contest at 7:00 each night, and so much more, come out and enjoy this family friendly event. Cost: $3/members $5/non-members

Peoria Zoo

From spiders to snakes, meet some of the animals that make you go eewww. Learn about these amazing creatures and why they are important to the world around us.
Please register at 681-3513 or education@peoriazoo.org.

Peoria Players Theatre
4300 N. University, Peoria
309-688-4473

Lend Me a Tenor
Directed by Pam Swisher
October 9, 10, 15, 16 & 17 @ 7:30 pm
October 11 & 18 @ 2:30 pm
$12 adults, $9 Patrons 18 and under

Peoria Players Theatre
4300 N. University, Peoria
309-688-4473

Lend Me a Tenor
Directed by Pam Swisher
October 9, 10, 15, 16 & 17 @ 7:30 pm
October 11 & 18 @ 2:30 pm
$12 adults, $9 Patrons 18 and under

The 42nd Annual Spoon River Drive

October 3 & 4, 2009 and October 10 & 11, 2009

The Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive Associates invites you to come to Fulton County, Illinois and enjoy the natural wonders of the Spoon River Valley. Spoon River has carved a wide scenic valley through Fulton County as it flows from London Mills to the south and east where it joins the Illinois River near the southeastern corner of the County. The Spoon River became nationally known from the work of Edgar Lee Masters, author of the noted Spoon River Anthology.

Besides the natural wonders, visit historic sites, and learn about arts and cultures in the various villages.

The 42nd Annual Spoon River Drive

October 3 & 4, 2009 and October 10 & 11, 2009

The Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive Associates invites you to come to Fulton County, Illinois and enjoy the natural wonders of the Spoon River Valley. Spoon River has carved a wide scenic valley through Fulton County as it flows from London Mills to the south and east where it joins the Illinois River near the southeastern corner of the County. The Spoon River became nationally known from the work of Edgar Lee Masters, author of the noted Spoon River Anthology.

Besides the natural wonders, visit historic sites, and learn about arts and cultures in the various villages.

Click on the link below for directions and more info.

Forest Park Nature Center
5809 Forest Park Drive, Peoria Heights, IL 61614
309-686-3360

Feel the smooth scales of a snake slide through your hand, hear the hiss of a giant cockroach, see a tarantula up close and personal.

This short program will give you a new respect for some “critters” who definitely don’t fit into the cute, furry, cuddly mold, but are nonetheless some of nature’s greatest creatures.
Age: All
Fee: Donations appreciated
Time: 1:30-2:00 pm

Su: 9/6 & 9/20 Snakes
Su: 10/4 & 10/18 Turtles
Su: 11/1 & 11/15 Insects and Spiders

Forest Park Nature Center
5809 Forest Park Drive, Peoria Heights, IL 61614
309-686-3360

Feel the smooth scales of a snake slide through your hand, hear the hiss of a giant cockroach, see a tarantula up close and personal.

This short program will give you a new respect for some “critters” who definitely don’t fit into the cute, furry, cuddly mold, but are nonetheless some of nature’s greatest creatures.
Age: All
Fee: Donations appreciated
Time: 1:30-2:00 pm

Su: 9/6 & 9/20 Snakes
Su: 10/4 & 10/18 Turtles
Su: 11/1 & 11/15 Insects and Spiders

Kindermusik at Trinity offers a complete music program where both children and parents learn through music and movement.

School-age children will head back to school in the next few weeks, but what about their younger brothers and sisters?

With the older children back in the classroom, this fall is the perfect time to introduce their younger siblings to the excitement of lifelong learning through Kindermusik. Kindermusik is the world’s leading music and movement program for children from birth to 7 years old. Research has shown that early music and movement activities positively impact whole child development in areas such as cognitive, emotional, physical, spatial and literacy skills.

Lakeview Museum
1125 W Lake Ave, Peoria
309-686-3382

Lakeview Museum is honored to host a display of six bronze sculptures cast from original models created by Michelangelo, the Renaissance artist who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and carved the Pieta at St. Peter’s in Rome as well as David in Florence, Italy. It is an unprecedented opportunity to examine first hand the artistic skill of the greatest sculptor and painter who ever lived.

Lakeview Museum
1125 W Lake Ave, Peoria
309-686-3382

Artists have traditionally found inspiration in their surroundings. Contemporary artists also see their environment as a source of raw materials to mold and remold. They use everything from natural materials to electronic media to make their art. "Nature/Culture: Artists Respond to Their Environment" presents an engaging look at innovative works that demonstrate the creative use of contemporary materials by the artists of today.

Carver Arena at Peoria Civic Center
Ice Hockey in the American Hockey League (AHL)

Carver Arena at Peoria Civic Center
Ice Hockey in the American Hockey League (AHL)

Carver Arena at Peoria Civic Center
Ice Hockey in the American Hockey League (AHL)

Carver Arena at Peoria Civic Center
Ice Hockey in the American Hockey League (AHL)

Carver Arena at Peoria Civic Center
Ice Hockey in the American Hockey League (AHL)

Carver Arena at Peoria Civic Center
Ice Hockey in the American Hockey League (AHL)

Carver Arena at Peoria Civic Center
Ice Hockey in the American Hockey League (AHL)

JUNGLE JAMBOREE: Come spend some fun play time with your child 3 and under. There will be games, circle time, and tons of toys with gymnastic activities to help burn off that extra energy. This is a great time to meet other moms and enjoy some time with your child. Cost is $5.00 Any questions, please call 692-5867. Jump Start Gymnastics. We will be having another Jungle Jam on October 20th too!!!

Come spend an hour with your preschooler!!! We will have games, gymnastic activities, inflatables, and circle time. This is a great way to burn off that extra energy and have a great playdate with your preschooler. Cost is $5.00. Questions 692-5867 Jump Start Gymnastics.

SPOOKTACULAR CARNIVAL: Come joins us for a safe and fun halloween time! Stop by anytime between 2 and 4pm for carnival games, prizes, costume contest, and fun gymnastic activities. There will be pumpkin painting, a free picture of you in your costume and more!!!!Cost is $10 advance registration, $12 at the door. More info call 692-5867 Jump Start Gymnastics!!!

OPEN GYM FOR SCHOOL AGE AND OLDER:
SCHOOLS OUT!!COME ENJOY GYMNASTIC ACTIVITIES, GAMES AND FUN WITH FRIENDS. YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A GYMNAST OR BE TAKEN CLASSES TO COME ENJOY TIME WITH YOUR FRIENDS. OUR FRIENDLY STAFF WILL BE ON HAND TO HELP YOU HAVE A GREAT TIME THROUGHOUT THE GYM TIME....COST IS $8.oo questions call 692-5867 JUMP START GYMNASTICS

Peoria Zoo
2218 N. Prospect
686-3365

Come on out and have an old-fashioned good time!

For a small fee you get so much: hot dogs for roasting, chips, carrots, our famous baked beans, marshmallows, and drinks. Hayrack ride, mid 1800’s Autumn Play Party activities (sack races, fortune telling) and musical entertainment are included and child and adult costumes are strongly encouraged.

Thursdays in October (October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29)
Sommer Park (6329 Koerner Road: 691-8423)
5:00-7:00 pm
$6/ages 11+; $4/ages 3-10 or $25 max/same household family

Come on out and have an old-fashioned good time!

For a small fee you get so much: hot dogs for roasting, chips, carrots, our famous baked beans, marshmallows, and drinks. Hayrack ride, mid 1800’s Autumn Play Party activities (sack races, fortune telling) and musical entertainment are included and child and adult costumes are strongly encouraged.

Thursdays in October (October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29)
Sommer Park (6329 Koerner Road: 691-8423)
5:00-7:00 pm
$6/ages 11+; $4/ages 3-10 or $25 max/same household family

Come on out and have an old-fashioned good time!

For a small fee you get so much: hot dogs for roasting, chips, carrots, our famous baked beans, marshmallows, and drinks. Hayrack ride, mid 1800’s Autumn Play Party activities (sack races, fortune telling) and musical entertainment are included and child and adult costumes are strongly encouraged.

Thursdays in October (October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29)
Sommer Park (6329 Koerner Road: 691-8423)
5:00-7:00 pm
$6/ages 11+; $4/ages 3-10 or $25 max/same household family

Come on out and have an old-fashioned good time!

For a small fee you get so much: hot dogs for roasting, chips, carrots, our famous baked beans, marshmallows, and drinks. Hayrack ride, mid 1800’s Autumn Play Party activities (sack races, fortune telling) and musical entertainment are included and child and adult costumes are strongly encouraged.

Thursdays in October (October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29)
Sommer Park (6329 Koerner Road: 691-8423)
5:00-7:00 pm
$6/ages 11+; $4/ages 3-10 or $25 max/same household family

Have a Scary Good Time at Borders!
October 24, 2009 2:00 PM
Peoria - Borders
5201 West War Memorial Drive
Peoria, IL 61615
Bring the whole family to celebrate Halloween with fun games, spooky music, scary crafts and more! Ask a bookseller for more details.

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.

10/16-11/8
Tuesday - Sunday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Sunday, 12:00-5:00 pm
Monday closed
$2 adults (13+); free for ages 12 and under

Proctor Recreation Center
309 S. DuSable
673-9183

Thursday abd Friday, 10/22-10/23
6:30-8:30pm
$2/members, $3/nonmembers

The south side's best haunted house is located at Proctor Recreation Center. We've turned this 96-year-old building's basement into tunnels and hallways of pure terror! Follow the pathway through the building and receive a treat...if you make it out!

Happy Hall-O-Scream
Ages 6-12
Friday, 10/30
6:00-9:00pm
$2/members, $3/nonmembers
Held in Garfield Gym behind Logan Center

After the chills, enjoy the thrills...it's party time! Come on and get the pants scared off of you at our spook house )ends at 7:3-pm) or enjoy Halloween themed games. Be sure to enter the costume contest held at 7:45pm. We'll have winners for different categories and age groups.

Forest Park Nature Center
5809 N. Forest Park Drive
686-3360

Batsongs are outta the cave just in time for Halloween and coming to the Nature Center. Musical Mark, a children's singer songwriter from Ohio, is touring the east coast and midwest this year with a show of "batsongs"!

$7, $6 for kids 12 and younger

Halloween Storytime at Junction City
5:30pm
5901 N Prospect Rd # 5B
Peoria, IL 61614-4351
(309) 683-8747

The story times, which last about 45 minutes, are at the Butcher Block. Children will receive a light snack and hear wonderful stories to spark the imagination.

Spooky Storytime Puts the Boo! in Books

So many spooky tales for this great Halloween Storytime! Our featured title is Black Cat Creeping by Teddy Slater -- not too scary, just Halloween fun! Join us for this and other titles appropriate for the little ones!
Saturday October 24, 2009 11:00 AM

Peoria
5001 N. Big Hollow Road, Peoria, IL 61615, 309-693-9408

Willow Knolls 14 Movie Theatre
4100 W. Willow Knolls Dr.
Peoria, IL 61615
PH: 309 689-8463

Free Fall Matinees
For All Ages
Saturday and Sunday, 10am and 11am
15 minute Intermission with Every Show

10/3-10/4 Aliens in the Attic
10/10-10/11 Monsters vs Aliens
10/17-10/18 Night at the Museum: Battle at the Smithosonian
10/24-10/25 Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
10/31-11/1 Coraline
11/7-11/8 The Tale of Despereaux

Willow Knolls 14 Movie Theatre
4100 W. Willow Knolls Dr.
Peoria, IL 61615
PH: 309 689-8463.

Free Fall Matinees
For All Ages
Saturday and Sunday, 10am and 11am
15 minute Intermission with Every Show.

10/3-10/4 Aliens in the Attic
10/10-10/11 Monsters vs Aliens
10/17-10/18 Night at the Museum: Battle at the Smithosonian
10/24-10/25 Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
10/31-11/1 Coraline
11/7-11/8 The Tale of Despereaux

Willow Knolls 14 Movie Theatre
4100 W. Willow Knolls Dr.
Peoria, IL 61615
PH: 309 689-8463.

Free Fall Matinees
For All Ages
Saturday and Sunday, 10am and 11am
15 minute Intermission with Every Show.

10/3-10/4 Aliens in the Attic
10/10-10/11 Monsters vs Aliens
10/17-10/18 Night at the Museum: Battle at the Smithosonian
10/24-10/25 Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
10/31-11/1 Coraline
11/7-11/8 The Tale of Despereaux

Willow Knolls 14 Movie Theatre
4100 W. Willow Knolls Dr.
Peoria, IL 61615
PH: 309 689-8463.

Free Fall Matinees
For All Ages
Saturday and Sunday, 10am and 11am
15 minute Intermission with Every Show.

10/3-10/4 Aliens in the Attic
10/10-10/11 Monsters vs Aliens
10/17-10/18 Night at the Museum: Battle at the Smithosonian
10/24-10/25 Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
10/31-11/1 Coraline
11/7-11/8 The Tale of Despereaux

Willow Knolls 14 Movie Theatre
4100 W. Willow Knolls Dr.
Peoria, IL 61615
PH: 309 689-8463.

Free Fall Matinees
For All Ages
Saturday and Sunday, 10am and 11am
15 minute Intermission with Every Show.

10/3-10/4 Aliens in the Attic
10/10-10/11 Monsters vs Aliens
10/17-10/18 Night at the Museum: Battle at the Smithosonian
10/24-10/25 Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
10/31-11/1 Coraline
11/7-11/8 The Tale of Despereaux

Pekin Main Street's Downtown Trick or Treat and Halloween Parade
3-6 p.m. in Downtown Pekin

Visit participating businesses for treats, then head to James Field to participate in the Halloween Parade (which begins at 5:00 p.m.). Costume contests of all ages immediately following the parade on the Courthouse Square. Call 353-3100 for more information.

Fon du Lac Farm Park
305 Neumann Dr
East Peoria, Il
694-2195

Oct 23-24, Oct 30-31
6-8pm
Children $2.50, Adults $3

For over 20 years, the farm farm park has become delightfully haunted at this time of year. Come follow the luminary "Witches Walk" experiencing the spooky sights and sounds of the season.

"Not to scary, just the right amount of fright for the little ones."

At the Corner of Allen Town and Springfield Roads in rural Morton will be held this unique contest where folks build machines for the sole purpose of hurling a pumpkin as far as possible. Machines include cannons, catapults and trebuchets. Great family fun, lots of wonderful foods and games and activities for the kids. Admission is $5.00 per vehicle per day. For more info call Susan at 309-266-5135

Fon du Lac Farm Park
305 Neumann Dr
East Peoria, Il
694-2195.

Oct 23-24, Oct 30-31
6-8pm
Children $2.50, Adults $3.

For over 20 years, the farm farm park has become delightfully haunted at this time of year. Come follow the luminary "Witches Walk" experiencing the spooky sights and sounds of the season. .

"Not to scary, just the right amount of fright for the little ones."

Tower Park
Peoria Heights.

Antiques, Antique Car Show, Music, Parade of Antique Cars, and more fun. Click on the link below for more info.

Truck Stop Family Festival

Where people of all ages can touch trucks of all sizes!
When:
Saturday October 24th, 2009, 10am-3pm

Where:
Northwoods Mall parking lot

What:
Junior League of Peoria The Truck Stop Family Festival
Admission: $5 per person (12 mos and older)

Washington Park
Wenger Shelter
(Entrances off of Lincoln Street and Stratford Drive in Washington)
1-4pm

Join us for an afternoon/evening of great fall fun! Enjoy all of the traditional fall festivities like a hayrack ride, bonfire, and of course the art of pumpkin carving! We will have games for kids and adults. The Washington Park District will provide everything except your pumpkin!.

Please bring one pumpkin for each person that wants to carve their own pumpkin.

Washington Park, Wenger Shelter (off of Stratford).

Spooky Stories in the Park
Told by Kay Price
For older children (8+) & adults
Sponsored by: Washington Park District, Friends of the Washington Library & Washington District Library

Three Sisters Park
17189 N. Route 29
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-8837.

Home to Central Illinois' largest haunted house attraction!
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

October 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31

Three Sisters Park
17189 N. Route 29
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-8837.

Home to Central Illinois' largest haunted house attraction!

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

October 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31

Three Sisters Park
17189 N. Route 29
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-8837.

Home to Central Illinois' largest haunted house attraction!

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

October 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31

Three Sisters Park
17189 N. Route 29
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-8837.

Home to Central Illinois' largest haunted house attraction!

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

October 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31

Preschool playdate has been moved to thrusdays at 12:15 to 1:15. We will not have a playdate on the 27th.....Come join us for one hour of fun for your preschooler...Gymnastics, games, and tons of fun for you and them!!!!Weather getting colder, burn off that energy inside!!!!Questions, call Jump Start Gymnastics 692-5867

Pumpkins on the Prairie Family Event
Saturday, October 10, 17 & 24 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm
Nothing beats Fall in Central Illinois especially when it includes great shopping at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie. Every Saturday in October the Shoppes present Pumpkins on the Prairie event with special deals and fun for the whole family.

Purchase a pumpkin from the Pumpkin patch and paint a face on it. Enjoy seasonal delights such as a horse drawn hayrack rides, music, face painting, inflatable bouncer, and view the chainsaw artist at work from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Pumpkins on the Prairie Family Event
Saturday, October 10, 17 & 24 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm
Nothing beats Fall in Central Illinois especially when it includes great shopping at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie. Every Saturday in October the Shoppes present Pumpkins on the Prairie event with special deals and fun for the whole family.

Purchase a pumpkin from the Pumpkin patch and paint a face on it. Enjoy seasonal delights such as a horse drawn hayrack rides, music, face painting, inflatable bouncer, and view the chainsaw artist at work from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Pumpkins on the Prairie Family Event
Saturday, October 10, 17 & 24 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm
Nothing beats Fall in Central Illinois especially when it includes great shopping at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie. Every Saturday in October the Shoppes present Pumpkins on the Prairie event with special deals and fun for the whole family.

Purchase a pumpkin from the Pumpkin patch and paint a face on it. Enjoy seasonal delights such as a horse drawn hayrack rides, music, face painting, inflatable bouncer, and view the chainsaw artist at work from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Treats on the Prairie
Saturday October 31 from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Bring your “CHILDREN IN COSTUME” to The Shoppes at GrandPrairie on Saturday, October 31st from 1:00 to 4:00 pm and receive “TREATS” from our participating Stores! Store windows with a “GHOST FLYER” is where you will find the TREATS!

Also, join us in center court for lots of games, activites and prizes. We look forward to seeing you in costume this Halloween at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie!!