NASA Unveils FREE Xbox Kinect 'Mars Rover Landing' Game
If your kids are into space exploration, there can be nothing more exciting than the upcoming landing of the new MARS moving science lab Curiosity. Curiosity is scheduled to land on MARS early Monday August 6th at 12:30 a.m. (CDT). This is a great chance for you kids to be part of history and witness the landing event of the largest rover sent to MARS yet.
As part of the promotions that NASA has been working on to increase the public awarness of the event and refuel the interest in the space programs, thier engineers have created a free XBOX Kinect game. The game lets you and your family members be Curiosity and experience the challenges and excitement of landing safely on the surface of MARS.
Play at the Lakeview Museum One More Time Before it Closes on Sept 1: K’Nex, Discovery Center, Ducks, Art Exhibits, and more!
The Lakeview Museum will officially close on September 1. The staff will be getting ready to open the new doors of the Peoria River Front Museum in October. This will be your last chance to play and learn at the Lakeview Museum.
From my kids and talking to other kids at Lakeview lately, the K’Nex exhibit is the best exhibit that Lakeview has ever had. We’ve studied the K’Nex roller coaster, ferris wheel, and thrill rides to see how different pieces are used and connected. My kids spend at least 2 hours building contraptions in the hands-on area. The younger kids may need help building things, but it is a great way to share time to imagine and create with them.
New at the Peoria Zoo: New Tigers, New Entrance, New Australia, New Entertainment
There are a lot of good changes happening at the Peoria Zoo. If you haven’t heard, the most exciting announcement is the Zoo welcoming four baby Amur tigers. The cubs and mother “Kyra” will stay in the house until the cubs are old enough to safely navigate the outdoor exhibit and the mother is calm having them on exhibit.
Opening of Apple Orchards
Apple orchards are opening soon, and will continue to operate into late fall. You’ll get to select freshly picked apples, and have fun with the family. Tanners Orchard opens Monday, July 23. It is located in Speer, IL. You’ll find the orchard, the Back 40 Fun Acres, farm animals, corn maze, market, bakery, and so much more. Christ Orchard, located in Elmwood, opens August 1.