Exploration
Station® Special Events
A family event
Celebrate the
beginning of summer at Meadowfair! This year we are kicking off summer
with a Luau themed children's fair complete with a multitude of family
activites that cover the grounds of the Perry Farm Park. Check out
our inflatable bounce
houses, hayrides, barrel train, luau themed games, sand art craft,
face painting, spin art craft, make-your-own-leis, vendors and
children's entertainers on our live stage.
2008 Entertainment Schedule:
11:15 a.m. Limbo Contest
12:00 p.m. Aloha Chcago's Hula Dancers
1:00 p.m. Hula Hoop Contest
1:30 p.m. Lemner's Studio Martial Arts Demonstration
2:00 p.m. Survivor Contest
Paula Aubry Dancer T.B.A.
(Event schedule is subject to change)
Ages: All Ages; children
must be accompanied by an adult
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2008
Times: 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: Perry Farm Park
459 Kennedy Drive (Route 45)
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
Event Admission: $1.00 per peson suggested
donation. (children 2 and younger are admitted free)
Tickets are required for attractions and rides.
Tickets are $0.50 each or 25 for $10.00
All proceeds benefit Exploration
Station...a children's museum.
A Night in Sleepy Hollow
This outdoor event transforms the Perry Farm
Park into the town of Sleepy Hollow for a re-enactment event that
will make the hair on the back of your neck stand on end. Designed
for older children and their families, a Night in Sleepy Hollow features
a re-enactment of the the Washington Irving's story Legend of Sleepy
Hollow, hayrides, storytellers, haunted maze, games, crafts and
more. For more information please contact the Bourbonnais
Township Park District at (815) 933-9905 or check out our special
events page at www.btpd.org.
Event Admission: $6.00 (prices are subject
to change)
Dates: Fridays and Saturdays; October 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 & 25.
Times: 6:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Location: Perry Farm Park
459 Kennedy Drive (Route 45/52)
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
A Day in Sleepy Hollow
For younger children don't forget about a Day in Sleepy
Hollow. A Day in Sleepy Hollow is similar to a Night in Sleepy Hollow
only less scary for the little ones.
The event features costume contests, monster egg hunt, petting zoo,
barrel train, hayrides, movie tent and other family friendly entertainment.
Don't worry, the headless horseman only comes out at night.
For more information on this event please contact
Tom Schelling at the Bourbonnais Township Park District at (815) 933-9905
ext. 231 or check out the Bourbonnais Township Park District Day
in Sleepy Hollow Event at www.btpd.org.
And for local schools and teachers, yes we will be doing A School
Day in Sleepy Hollow again this year.
Times and dates are T.B.A.
New Years Eve Celebration
You and your family are invited to celebrate the end of 2007 and the
beginning of 2008 with the Bourbonnais Township Park District. Start
your evening with a reception and free play at the Exploration Station,
ending the evening will be a spectacular fireworks display at the
Perry Farm Park. Face painting, balloon artists and appearences by
Bamboo the museum's panda mascott will be some of the evenings highlights.
Don't forget to enjoy the snacks and punch!
Age(s):
All Ages
Date(s): Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Time(s): 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Exploration Station…a children's museum
459 N. Kennedy Drive, Bourbonnais IL
Fee: Free; participants must pre-register at the children's museum.
Reception space is limited and we often reach our maximum before the
holidays so sign up today!
Max: 200 max
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Due to limited reception space, participants must register at Exploration
Station. Sorry, no phone registrations will be accepted.
* Also check out our New Year's Eve Sleepover!
For more information on the New Years
Eve Celebration, please contact the museum program manager Nicole
Jenkins at (815) 933-9905 ext 351 or email at nicole@btpd.org.
Office hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm.
Remember to check out our New Years Eve Fireworks
at 9:00 p.m. at the Perry Farm Park on December 31!
National
Goof
Off
Day
Come out to the Exploration Station to celebrate a lesser known
holiday that celebrates the art of goofing off. Adventure Guides will
have games, activities, scavenger hunts and more for you and your
child and, of course, everyone is welocme to just plain goof off!
Activity Ages: 3-8 years
Date: Saturday, March 22, 2008
Times: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Location: Exploration Station…a children's museum
459 N. Kennedy Drive, Bourbonnais IL
Fee: FREE with musuem admission
Earth Day Awareness Fair
The Exploration Station is hosting our annual Earth Day Awareness
Fair on Saturday, April 19, 2008. The fair will include a variety
of environmentally friendly activities and educational programs to
help preserve and improve the quality of life for future generations.
Throughout the day the fair will include recycling activities, face
painting, games and crafts. This years craft activities include Origami
Planters, Pinecone Birdfeeders, Eco Foam Art and an Earth Day Poster
Decorating contest.
We will also have Tie-dying during the event on the Exploration Station
patio. T-shirts can be purchased from the musuem gift shop for $5.00
or participants may bring one artical of clothing to tie-dye.
Please remember to wear appropriate clothing for tie dying.
The Earth Day Awareness Fair is open to the public and admission
is free when you bring in six recyclable items. Reccomended items
are: cleaned aluminum cans, newspapers, plastic bottles, and computer
ink cartriges. No glass please.
Reccomended Ages: 3 years and older
Date: Saturday, April 19, 2008
Times: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Location: Exploration Station…a children's museum
459 N. Kennedy Drive, Bourbonnais IL
Fee: FREE with 6 recyclable items; t-shirts for tie-dying $5.00
Exploration Station
Facility Rentals
Are you planning a party, funraiser, school
event, business meeting, baby shower or holiday party? Let us offer
you a unique setting for your event! Special programs, demonstrations,
activities, or food can be tailored to your needs. Dining is available
for up to 75 and the museum can accomodate up to 200 guests. If you
are with a non-for-profit organization please ask for our special
discount. Please contact Kerbi Seabolt at (815) 933-9905 ext. 354
or drop an email to food@btpd.org for
more information on museum rentals.
If you are interested in an Exploration
Station Birthday Party Click Here!
