Indian Summer Festival from Lincoln Memorial Garden returns Oct. 11-12. This fun two-day event consists of family friendly activities with a seasonal flair. Kids will love the whimsical Fairy Garden, pumpkin painting, face painting, games and more. Adults will enjoy live music from six local bands and shopping from 40 craft vendors. Food offerings include […]
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Autumnal outing
PHOTO COURTESY LINCOLN MEMORIAL GARDEN Lincoln Memorial Garden will welcome in fall on Columbus Day weekend, Oct. 12-13 with their popular Indian Summer Festival. Family activities on the grounds will include crafts, face painting, storytelling, puppet shows, pumpkin decorating and fairy house building. In addition to more than 40 craft vendors, Art in the Garden […]
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Brilliant trails
Join Lincoln Memorial Garden in an evening of stargazing on Friday, May 3. Dr. John Martin from the University of Illinois Springfield’s Astronomy and Physics program will kick off the agenda with an hour talk about planets, meteors and meteorites that can be seen in the night sky. There will be an opportunity to gaze […]
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Autumn ambience
Springfield’s long love affair with the Indian Summer Festival continues this weekend, Oct. 13 and 14. Two fun-filled days are planned, and it is certain that all ages will once again flock to the fields and forest at Lincoln Memorial Garden for mouthwatering food, autumn ambience, loads of music and enjoyable activities such as pumpkin […]
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Creativity uncovered
Breath in fresh air and creativity at Lincoln Memorial Garden at its popular Art in the Garden Saturday, Apr. 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day includes artists painting who welcome visitors to chat and watch them in action along the winding trails. The kids can try their hand at en plein air […]
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Huge FALLowing
One of the premier fall festivals for families in central Illinois, Lincoln Memorial Garden’s Indian Summer Festival is the place to be the weekend of Oct. 8-9. Immerse yourself in the exhilarating smells, sounds and sights of autumn in the outdoors while supporting the garden. Cawley Meadow fills with bluegrass and folk music by Ken […]
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Star struck
Lincoln Memorial Garden welcomes Dr. John Martin from the University of Illinois at Springfield’s Astronomy and Physics program who will talk about the amazing objects that can be seen overhead at night. Then Sangamon Astronomical Society members will share views of the night sky through their telescopes. All ages can register for this free program […]
