Peoria putting the play in playhouse
While Springfield has struggled for years to get a children’s museum up and running, Peoria has found the right formula for fun. At the Peoria PlayHouse, kids can splash away at a massive water table, send colorful balls whooshing through tubes and create music merely by crossing a bridge. It being Peoria, they also can…
How to keep growing kids from shrinking your wallet
As children grow, their wardrobes constantly need to be replenished. If you’re on a budget, you’ll likely appreciate some tips for saving money on their clothes. Shop secondhand Hitting up garage sales, scrolling through online swap sites and browsing through thrift stores can rack up some big savings. Garage sales are perennial favorites for frugal…
Central Illinois safari
James Aikman was surprised more people didn’t think he was crazy when he announced plans to build a wildlife park. Located between Arthur and Arcola, the 40-acre park opened in March 2016 on the former Rockome Gardens property. Since opening, Aikman Wildlife Adventure has drawn more than 32,000 visitors. “I’m pleased with the reception we’ve…
Springfield-area summer camps
There are many opportunities in the Springfield area for enriching, educational and fun activities for kids this summer. From art to science to history, horseback riding, babysitting, sports, nature, cooking, technology, swimming, skating, theater, special needs, ecology and more, there is something for children of all ages. Boy Scouts of America – Camp Bunn and…
A project a day keeps the boredom at bay
Camp, road trips and family visits do a great job of keeping everyone engaged throughout summer. But what about those lazy days when nothing is planned? Every parent wants to enjoy kicking back when school is out, but too much lollygagging can lead to listlessness and squabbling. Staying engaged this summer does not have to…
Four months of summer fun
Sangamon Valley Civic OrchestraMay 19, 7:30pm. Concert features the Sangamon Valley Civic Orchestra. $10 adults, $5 students, free to ages 12 and under. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, Theatre 3, 420 S. 6th St., 523-2787. The Three MusketeersMay 19-21, 25-27, 8pm. From the novel by Alexandre Dumas. In collaboration with Lincoln Land Community College.…
Bicycle 101:
At our bicycle shop, we fix flat tires constantly that could have been avoided with just a little maintenance. A flat bike tire is something that can definitely ruin your day if you don’t know how to fix it. Here are some steps to take in order to avoid at least some of those annoying…
