This upcoming Saturday, August 5, a free day of games and crafts for children – along with services for parents and caretakers – can be found at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield.
There will be trivia questions, an interactable tornado machine, robotic Hexbugs, free haircuts, legos, and a lot more!
Parents can learn about resources offered by the Lincoln Public Library, pick up materials from the Department of Natural Resources and get safety information from the FBI and National Weather Service.
The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Springfield’s Union Square Park (500 E. Madison Street, next to the Lincoln Presidential Museum). In case of rain, it will be held in the presidential library. Free parking is available in the ALPLM’s parking garage at Sixth and Madison.
Some of the more notable organizations planning to participate include the Springfield Fire Department, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Springfield Lucky Horseshoes, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Special Olympics Illinois, the University of Spa and Cosmetology Arts, and the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office.
As noted by Christina Shutt – executive director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum – “It can be hard for children to make the switch from vacation to the classroom. We think the Back to School Bash makes that a little easier by providing fun, hands-on ways for kids to begin focusing on learning. We also want it to help parents and caregivers who always have so much to do during back-to-school season.”
