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Celebrate National Coloring Day with the Kids Landing staff at GPLD! Join the Kids Landing staff and celebrate National Coloring Day! We will have coloring sheets available for all ages and for those who like to add color to their life.
Kids can get a glimpse of what it’s like to go on a dinosaur dig in this program presented by an experienced dinosaur fossil hunter! They’ll also have the opportunity to touch a dinosaur bone! The program begins at 10:00 a.m., but folks can visit T-Rex Ranger in the parking lot beforehand, beginning at 9:45am!...
Let the dogs out at Bark in the Park! We will have an agility course, doggie pool, ball pit, photo booth and dog-friendly goodies while supplies last. This is a FREE, drop-in event, but we ask that all attendees bring a new/unopened item or monetary donation for a local shelter. Items can include toys, treats,...
This FREE event is for families to play outside, meet with local businesses and Touch-A-Truck. It’s the perfect opportunity for your child to see trucks and other vehicles up close. Children are able to interact with vehicles in all shapes and sizes. This event will be sensory friendly from 10-10:45AM. During this time, there will...
Fire trucks, trucks, police cars, and much more! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Touch-A-Truck Events.
Learn about Calumet Region’s cultural history. Activities include archaeology displays, a mock archaeology dig, and more.
Meet the Mount Prospect Fire Department at their annual Open House! All residents are welcome to enjoy a fun afternoon full of giveaways, games and treats! Special activities include a kid’s fire pole, a kid’s combat challenge, an emergency management display, fire safety and preparedness programs, and special team demonstrations. Admission is free. For...
The Elgin Community College Center for Emergency Services is hosting a community open house and touch-a-truck event on Saturday, September 14, at 815 E. Plank Rd., in Burlington, Ill. This family-friendly event is perfect for anyone interested in ECC’s public safety programs or for those with curious kids. Explore a range of unique emergency-response equipment, including: Sitting...
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