Exploration Station® Special Events

New Years Eve Celebration
You and your family are invited to celebrate the end of 2009 and the beginning of 2010 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 appearances by Bamboo the museum's panda mascot will be some of the evenings highlights. Don't forget to enjoy the snacks and punch and the new balloon drop! Tickets are available at the Exploration Station...a children's museum after November 24th.

Age(s): All Ages
Date(s): December 31, 2009
Time(s): 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Exploration Station…a children's museum
459 N. Kennedy Drive, Bourbonnais IL
Fee: Residents $5/ Non-Residents $7; Residents are individuals who live in the villages of Bradley, Bourbonnais or within the Township of Bourbonnais.
Museum Members are FREE!
Reception space is limited and guest must have a ticket to attend!
Max: 200 max

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Due to limited reception space, participants must purchase tickets at Exploration Station.

For more information on the New Years Eve Celebration, please contact the museum exhibit manager Nicole Jenkins at (815) 933-9905 ext 351 or send an email. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm.

Remember to check out our FREE New Years Eve Fireworks at 9:00 p.m. at the Perry Farm Park on December 31!

Exploratown Grand Opening
The Exploration Station is hosting a Grand Opening Celebration for the new Exploratown exhibits. The celebration is open to museum members and the general public alike! Visitors can partake in free drawings, give-aways, special guests, contests, games, and activities. Punch card tickets will be issued to all registered guests and when the activity punch card is full it can be redeemed for a prize!
More information is coming soon!

Recommended Ages: 3 years and older
Date: Saturday, January 9, 2010
Times: 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: Exploration Station…a children's museum
459 N. Kennedy Drive, Bourbonnais IL

Earth Day Awareness Fair
The Exploration Station is hosting our annual Earth Day Awareness Fair on Saturday, April 17, 2010. 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, hay rides and crafts.

Recommended Ages: 3 years and older
Date: Saturday, April 17, 2010
Times: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Location: Exploration Station…a children's museum
459 N. Kennedy Drive, Bourbonnais IL

A Night in Sleepy Hollow
Centuries later stories continue of the Headless Horseman riding through Sleepy Hollow from those who have claimed to witness the ghoulish event!  Can it be just their imagination or is the legend of the Headless Horseman really true?  Only you can discover the answer.  We dare you to venture out into the dark of night into the Perry Farm Park woods and listen for the thundering hoof beats of the Horseman's stallion.  The legend will be told!  Witnesses will come forth!  You just may see it for yourself!

Photos with the Headless Horseman is available at A Night in Sleepy Hollow

This event is perfect for families looking for some frightenly good fun. Event includes a walking re-enactment of Washington Irving's book the Legend of Sleepy Hollow. The re-enactment is told by local actors set around campfires near the woods of Perry Farm Park. The event also includes hay rides, movie tent, games, spooky maze and photos with the headless horseman. All activities are included in event admission except there is a separate fee of $5 for photos with the headless horseman. Refreshments and activities are also available under our new celebration tent.

Age(s): All Ages
Event Date(s): 2010 dates TBA
Time(s): 6:30-10:00p.m.
Location: Perry Farm Park
Fee: $6.00 per person
Children 2 years and younger are free; Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Some activities may have scary situations that may not be appropriate for young children.
Sorry, no refunds for outdoor fundraising events

For groups over 10, remember to ask for our pre-sale group discount! Contact the Event Coordinator at 933-9905 for rates and details.

Exploration Station Facility Rentals
Are you planning a party, fundraiser, 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 50 and the museum can accommodate 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 for more information on museum rentals.

If you are interested in an Exploration Station Birthday Party Click Here!

 

For more Special Events Check out the Bourbonnais Township Park District Special Events Page! ©2009 Bourbonnais Township Park District 459 Kennedy Drive, Bourbonnais, IL 60914 815-933-9905

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