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  • Preschool Storytime

    Preschool Storytime

    Thursdays, 10:30-11 a.m. Continues through April 25

    Lincoln Library

    326 S. Seventh St., Springfield Downtown

    Free

    Children ages 3-5 will explore stories and activities to encourage them to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. The 30-minute programs are designed to promote language and listening skills, expand children’s imaginations and arouse their curiosity about the world. Must be accompanied by an adult. 217-753-4900 ext. 5612

  • Junior and Senior Naturalists

    Sat., April 20

    Lincoln Memorial Garden

    2301 E. Lake Shore Dr., Springfield Lake Springfield Area

    $15 or $12 for members

    Join in some fun Earth Day activities. Junior naturalists ages 5-8 will meet from 10am-12pm. Senior naturalists ages 8-12 will meet from 1-3pm. 217-529-1111

  • Dinosaur Adventure

    April 20-21

    Illinois State Fairgrounds

    801 Sangamon Ave., Springfield North Side

    Get Tickets

    Adults $26, children $36

    A one-of-a-kind exhibit featuring realistic, life-sized dinosaurs that come alive with their life-like movement and roars, plus Jurassic scooters, themed obstacle courses, dinosaur rides and more. 217-782-6661
  • Storytime - Toddler Time

    Storytime - Toddler Time

    Mondays, 10:15-11 a.m. Continues through April 22

    Lincoln Library

    326 S. Seventh St., Springfield Downtown

    Free

    Read, write, talk, sing, and play with us! Get up and get moving at our Toddler Time. This program is full of books, songs and fun activities designed to help develop a child’s language skills. Children ages 18-36 months are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities, and their grownups to participate in the program along with the children. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 217-753-4900 ext. 5612
  • Dinosaurs, Dragons, and Monsters ... Oh, My!

    Dinosaurs, Dragons, and Monsters ... Oh, My!

    Tue., April 23, 10-11 a.m.

    Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

    112 N. Sixth St., Springfield Downtown

    Get Tickets

    Free

    The library's education team will share stories and activities that celebrate gigantic dinosaurs, soaring dragons, and wacky monsters of all shapes and sizes. Part of the Little Lincoln's Fireside Tales. Advance registration required. 217-558-8844

  • Junior Ranger Day

    Sat., April 27, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

    Lincoln Home National Historic Site

    413 S. Eighth St., Springfield Downtown

    Earn a Junior Ranger Badge and Junior Ranger Flat Hat. Enjoy a ranger themed photo booth, crafts, and a self-guided scavenger hunt. Plus, complete the Lincoln Home National Historic Site Junior Ranger book. 217-391-3221
  • Wooden It Be Lovely furniture sale

    Wooden It Be Lovely furniture sale

    Sat., April 27, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and Sun., April 28, 12-2 p.m.

    Wooden It Be Lovely

    501 S. Douglas Ave., Springfield North Side

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    Shop for refurbished furniture at amazing prices while at the same time helping women survivors of poverty, addiction and abuse.
  • Bluey’s Big Play

    Bluey’s Big Play

    Tue., April 30, 6-8 p.m. and Wed., May 1, 6-8 p.m.

    UIS Performing Arts Center

    One University Plaza, Springfield Lake Springfield Area

    Get Tickets

    $33-$131

    When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series, with an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and new music by Bluey composer, Joff Bush. Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you, featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before,. 217-206-6160
  • Sensory-Friendly Visit Times

    Sensory-Friendly Visit Times

    First Sunday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Continues through Dec. 1

    Kidzeum of Health and Science Children's Museum

    412 E. Adams St., Springfield Downtown

    Admission

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    Lights and noises are turned down to make the museum more comfortable for visitors with sensory differences so they can explore and discover the galleries at their own pace. Headphones are available for loan at the Admissions Desk. 217-971-4435

  • Kids Fare Garden Club

    Mondays, 4-5 p.m. Continues through June 3

    Enos Park Neighborhood Garden

    1022 N. Fifth St., Springfield Springfield Area

    Free

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    This free gardening club for school-aged children will be taught by Alana Reynolds of Grow Springfield and the Butler School Garden. Children will help manage three raised beds in the EPNG. Drop-in welcome. 217-610-0720
  • PBS Kids Down Under

    PBS Kids Down Under

    Sat., May 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

    Henson Robinson Zoo

    1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., Springfield Lake Springfield Area

    Free admission

    Celebrating creatures and culture in the Southern Hemisphere along with PBS KIDS Work It Wombats. Expect some interactioins with costumed characters and pose for selfies. Free age-appropriate children’s books will be distributed. STEAM activities from PBS Learning Media. 217-585-1821
  • Touch a Truck

    Touch a Truck

    Sat., May 18, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

    Springfield Ski and Boat Club

    268 Maple Grove Lane, Springfield Lake Springfield Area

    Free

    Children of all ages are invited to see, touch and explore a variety of trucks, tractors, emergency vehicles and more. Donations will be accepted on behalf of APL, WILD Canine Rescue and Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control. Animals will be onsite. 217-529-9090

  • Kids Fare Garden Club

    Mondays, 10-11 a.m. Continues through Aug. 5

    Enos Park Neighborhood Garden

    1022 N. Fifth St., Springfield Springfield Area

    Free

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    This gardening club for school-aged children will be taught by Alana Reynolds of Grow Springfield and the Butler School Garden. Children will help manage three raised beds in the Enos Park Neighborhood Garden. Drop-ins are welcome. 217-610-0720
  • Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella

    Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella

    July 12-20

    The Muni

    815 E. Lake Dr., Springfield Lake Springfield Area

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    $12-$22. Ages 5 and under free

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    Cinderella is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters because they fear the power of her fine character and beauty. But with the help of her fairy godmother, she learns her own worth and attracts the attention of the prince. 217-793-MUNI
  • The Little Mermaid

    The Little Mermaid

    Aug. 2-4 and Aug. 7-10

    The Muni

    815 E. Lake Dr., Springfield Lake Springfield Area

    Get Tickets

    $12-$22. Ages 5 and under free

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    A young mermaid, Ariel, makes a deal with a sea witch to trade her beautiful voice for human legs so she can experience life on land and impress a prince, risking more than she realizes. 217-793-MUNI
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