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Where Are the Wild Things? Halloween Festival

Where Are the Wild Things? Halloween Festival

• Location: Illinois State Museum, Springfield, Springfield
• Date: Sunday, October 30, 2011, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Fee: $2 for children ages 12 and under, $1 for adults

The Illinois State Museum, WDBR 103.7 FM Radio, and the genH Coalition in conjunction with St. John’s Children’s Hospital, are proud to present the 25th annual Where Are the Wild Things? The Museum will be filled with educational carnival games, crafts, and displays. Children can create spooky crafts, collect many prizes and healthy snacks, and be eligible to win great door prizes. Stay tuned to the Museum’s Facebook page for an opportunity to share your Wild Things memories for this special anniversary event. Costumes are encouraged. Proceeds will support educational programs at the Museum throughout the year.

Where Are the Wild Things?Entertainment Schedule
1:00 pm Comedic Juggler Troy Roark
2:00 pm Storyteller Dan Keding
3:00 pm Magician Eldon Roark
4:00 pm Storyteller Dan Keding

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bazan at ebazan@museum.state.il.us or (217) 782-5993.
The genH (generation Healthy!) Coalition is a non-profit, grass roots coalition of health professionals, educators, fitness experts, parents, and concerned citizens. genH works with school districts, families, and community organizations to educate, empower, increase physical activity and improve the nourishment children receive. genH kids know that Healthy Bodies mean Healthy Minds, Healthy Behavior, and a Healthy Future!!

Click to Press Release for more information.

Sponsored by:
WDBR 103.7 FM Radio
genH (generation Healthy!) Coalition
St. John’s Children’s Hospital

Additional Sponsors:
Augie's Front Burner
Bergh-White Opticians, Inc.
Dance Arts Studio, Inc., Dr. P.J. and Grace Luttrell Nanavati
Estes, Bridgewater & Ogden, CPAs
Frye-Williamson Press, Inc.
Koke Mill Medical Associates, Dr. Lorie Bleyer
Marine Bank
Mel-O-Cream Donuts Intnl., Inc.
O'Connor Mailing Service
Rudin Printing Company, Inc.
Selvaggio Steel
United Community Bank

Door Prize & In-Kind Sponsors:
AMF Laketown Lanes
BJ Grand Salon & Spa
Beckie Dyer
Best Buy
China Towne "Ceramics Painted by You"
Family Video
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Illinois Times
Irene & Steve Boyer
Jan White-Brady
King Pin Lanes
Kimberly Smoot Photography
Knight's Action Park & Caribbean Water Adventure
Lincoln Memorial Garden
Lincoln Orbit Earth Science Society
Meijer
Menards
M.J. Kellner Food Service
Mona Colburn
Sangamon Auditorium
Skateland South
YMCA Springfield

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