Where Are The Wild Things? at the Illinois State Museum

Where Are The Wild Things? at the Illinois State Museum

Annual Halloween Festival promotes safe, healthy, and fun activities

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Museum’s popular annual Halloween festival, Where Are the Wild Things, is Sunday, October 30 from Noon until 5:00 pm. This event is specially designed for children 12 and under, and guests are encouraged to come in costume. The Museum is partnering with genH Coalition to present natural science and health activities for children throughout the day. Children will learn about heart health while seeing pig hearts dissected, exploring a bat cave, walking like an animal, playing games, and more. Live entertainment will include

·         comedic juggling by Troy Roark at 1:00 p.m.,

·         storytelling by Dan Keding at 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., and

·         magic with Eldon Roak at 4:00 p.m.

Each child will win prizes by completing activities and will be eligible to win door prizes, such as a Wii, fishing poles, toys, books, and other educational and recreational items, thanks to donations from many area businesses.

Admission at the door is $2 for children and $1 for adults. Visitors can pose for a picture with the Friendly Witch ($2 fee).  Proceeds from this event support educational programs at the Museum throughout the year. WDBR 103.7 FM, genH Coalition, St. John’s Children’s Hospital, and many local sponsors have helped make this event possible. For more information and a complete list of sponsors and door prize donors, visit the Museum Web site www.museum.state.il.us or contact Elizabeth Bazan at ebazan@museum.state.il.us or 217.782.5993.

The Illinois State Museum promotes discovery, learning, and an appreciation of Illinois' natural, cultural, and artistic heritage. The Illinois State Museum is located at 502 S. Spring Street (the corner of Spring and Edwards Streets) in Springfield, and is open 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 5:00 p.m. Sunday. Parking is available nearby, and the building is ADA accessible.

General Information

Illinois State Museum
Founded 1877
The Illinois State Museum promotes discovery, learning, and an appreciation of Illinois' natural, cultural, and artistic heritage.
General Information: (217)782-7386
Director's Office: (217)782-7011
Interim Museum Director: Michael Wiant
Press Contact: michael.wiant@illinois.gov