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3rd Annual Peoria Autism Run/Walk

Posted on: Mon, 08/24/2009 - 20:16| By: GinaBina

The Peoria Regional Chapter of the Autism Society of America is continuing its mission of providing Autism Awareness in the Tri-County Area. The goal is to raise public awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorders and help families as well as professionals with meeting the needs of ASD children and adults.

Everyone is invited to participate in the 3rd Annual walk/run including children. Strollers or wagons are welcome! No pets please.

By participating in the Autism Walk/Run, you will help fund family support activities, mini-grants to classrooms, and provide scholarships to families who can not pay for needed services.

Peoria Autism 5K Run/ 1 mile Walk
Peoria Riverfront
Riverplex
Saturday, Sept 19, 2009

www.autismpeoria.com
309-686-7755

5K Run at 8am
1 mile walk at 9am

Apple Orchards Open in July

Posted on: Wed, 07/01/2009 - 19:45| By: GinaBina

Apple Blossom Farm has opened for the summer/ fall season on Route 91 past Grand Prairie Mall. Pick fresh apples and pumpkins, get lost in the corn maze, feed the farm animals, play at the barnyard playground, and much more!

Tanners Orchard opens July 20 on Route 40. Visit the orchard, see the animal barn, and have fun in their awesome playground.

Open for the Season

Posted on: Tue, 06/02/2009 - 23:39| By: GinaBina

Animals, Animals, Animals
Check out the new Africa! exhibit at the Peoria Zoo. See the farm animals at Fondulac Farm Park. Check out the giant bison, wolves, and rescued animals at Wildlife Prairie State Park.

Water Fun
Check out the Water Parks and Pools Directory for the tri-counties. Harry La Hood Park in Washington has a water play area with fun sprinklers.

Museum Exploration

Inexpensive Summer Activities

Posted on: Tue, 06/02/2009 - 23:26| By: GinaBina

There are plenty of inexpensive activities for families on a staycation.

- A Family Flick for 25 cents at Glen Oak Theatre
- Rave Movie Theatres has free movies Tuesday and Wednesdays at 10 am
- Willow Knolls 14 Movie Theatre has $1 seats
- Free Storytimes at local bookstores and libraries
- Free Programs at your local library
- Visit your local playground park. One of my favorites is Harry La Hood Park in Washington b/c it has a sprikler park as well as a playground.

Fondulac Farm Park Open for the Season

Posted on: Tue, 04/28/2009 - 23:11| By: GinaBina

Fon du Lac Farm Park in East Peoria offers children a unique glimpse of what 1920’s farm life was like. Opened in 1981 the Farm Park has
become a treasured destination for children and families.

The park offers a variety of outdoor activities that a child would have experienced living on a farm including feeding the animals and playing in the barn. The country kitchen museum gives a glimpse of great grandmother’s life. The one room schoolhouse brings back
memories for many and helps children visualize the simplicity of this era. The feed shed (concession stand) offers a kid-approved menu at affordable prices with a variety of lunch specials. Enjoy browsing in the general store or spend some time relaxing on a garden swing

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