Calendar of Events

January 24, 2019
11:00am - 12:00am

Story Time

It is proven that reading to children improves their vocabulary, focus, and helps foster curiosity. Join us Thursdays at 11am for a short story time in our Little Free Lincoln Library on the second floor. This week we are reading: Every Color Soup A Tale of a Whale with a Whale of a Tail

January 27, 2019
10:00am - 12:00pm

Sensory Friendly Times

Kidzeum is a place for all children to play. Thanks to a grant from the Lincoln Land Community Foundation, Kidzeum is proud to open up for Sensory Friendly times. These are times where we turn down the lights and noises to allow our friends with sensory differences and mobility issues times to explore and discover the galleries at their own pace.

January 31, 2019
11:00am - 12:00pm

Story Time

It is proven that reading to children improves their vocabulary, focus, and helps foster curiosity. Join us Thursdays at 11am for a short story time in our Little Free Lincoln Library on the second floor. This week we are reading: Garbage Trucks All that Trash

February 3, 2019
10:00am - 12:00pm

Sensory Friendly Times

Kidzeum is a place for all children to play. Thanks to a grant from the Lincoln Land Community Foundation, Kidzeum is proud to open up for Sensory Friendly times. These are times where we turn down the lights and noises to allow our friends with sensory differences and mobility issues times to explore and discover the galleries at their own pace.

February 7, 2019
11:00am - 12:00pm

Story Time

It is proven that reading to children improves their vocabulary, focus, and helps foster curiosity. Join us Thursdays at 11am for a short story time in our Little Free Lincoln Library on the second floor. This week we are reading: Pet the Pets Spongebob Show me the Bunny

February 12, 2019
10:00am - 11:00am

Sensory Friendly Times

Kidzeum is a place for all children to play. Thanks to a grant from the Lincoln Land Community Foundation, Kidzeum is proud to open up for Sensory Friendly times. These are times where we turn down the lights and noises to allow our friends with sensory differences and mobility issues times to explore and discover the galleries at their own pace.

February 14, 2019
11:00am - 12:00pm

Story Time

It is proven that reading to children improves their vocabulary, focus, and helps foster curiosity. Join us Thursdays at 11am for a short story time in our Little Free Lincoln Library on the second floor. This week we are reading: I can Save the Earth

February 16, 2019
(all day)

Valentines Day Event

Learn about cardiovascular health and meet a heart doctor. This will be an all-day event where there will be heart craft. This will be an event where kids can learn about how a doctor is a superhero, Scheel’s will be there, and a blood drive will also take place.

February 18, 2019
(all day)

February 21, 2019
11:00am - 12:00pm

February 28, 2019
11:00am - 12:00pm

March 3, 2019
10:00am - 12:00pm

Sensory Friendly Times

Kidzeum is a place for all children to play. Thanks to a grant from the Lincoln Land Community Foundation, Kidzeum is proud to open up for Sensory Friendly times. These are times where we turn down the lights and noises to allow our friends with sensory differences and mobility issues times to explore and discover the galleries at their own pace.

March 4, 2019
(all day)

March 7, 2019
11:00am - 12:00pm

March 12, 2019
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sensory Friendly Times

Kidzeum is a place for all children to play. Thanks to a grant from the Lincoln Land Community Foundation, Kidzeum is proud to open up for Sensory Friendly times. These are times where we turn down the lights and noises to allow our friends with sensory differences and mobility issues times to explore and discover the galleries at their own pace.

March 14, 2019
(all day)

Butterfly Day

Learn what butterflies are native to Illinois, what plants are great for them, what you can keep your eye out for Monarchs migrating and make a coffee filter butterfly from 2pm to 4pm to celebrate World Butterfly Day as we get ready for our newest exhibit, Bees, Blooms, and Butterflies! Featuring a special story time at 11am.

March 21, 2019
11:00am - 12:00pm

March 23, 2019
(all day)

Storm safety and weather day

The weather is getting warmer and that means more time to play outside but also severe weather! Learn about another community hero, Joe Crain and what he does to help our community in our WKID Weather Station. Learn how to make your own cloud in a jar!

March 28, 2019
11:00am - 12:00pm

April 1, 2019
(all day)

April 4, 2019
11:00am - 12:00pm

April 6, 2019
11:00am - 12:00pm

Ashley Earl

Capital Area Association for Education of Young children will be coming to lead activities to kick off week of the young child. They will be onsite starting at 11a.

April 7, 2019
(all day)

Week of the Young Child

Happy Week of the Young Child. All this week we are going to have special activities all through out the week to celebrate all these special kiddos. The week will end with an awesome celebration featuring our brand-new exhibit open, Bees, Blooms, and Butterflies. Keep an eye on our Facebook for more information!

April 7, 2019
10:00am - 12:00pm

Sensory Friendly Times

Kidzeum is a place for all children to play. Thanks to a grant from the Lincoln Land Community Foundation, Kidzeum is proud to open up for Sensory Friendly times. These are times where we turn down the lights and noises to allow our friends with sensory differences and mobility issues times to explore and discover the galleries at their own pace.

April 11, 2019
11:00am - 12:00pm

April 13, 2019
(all day)

Tentative Exhibit Opening

Come see the newest exhibit at Kidzeum, Butterflies, Blooms, and Bees! Learn all about the natural wildlife here in Illinois and what you can do to help this important part of our environment. We are going to have representatives from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Lincoln Memorial Garden, and some of the community members who helped make this possible. This exhibit will only be up until August so come see it before it flies away.

April 16, 2019
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sensory Friendly Times

Kidzeum is a place for all children to play. Thanks to a grant from the Lincoln Land Community Foundation, Kidzeum is proud to open up for Sensory Friendly times. These are times where we turn down the lights and noises to allow our friends with sensory differences and mobility issues times to explore and discover the galleries at their own pace.

April 18, 2019
11:00am - 12:00pm

April 19, 2019
(all day)

April 20, 2019
(all day)

Bee Event

The bees are coming! The bees are coming! We are opening our observation hive! Come see are new friends and learn about the important role they play in the environment. Meet real-life bee keeper Arvin and taste some honey. Learn how to do the waggle dance and make a yummy snack for our bee friends.

April 22, 2019
(all day)

April 25, 2019
11:00am - 12:00pm

April 27, 2019
(all day)

Plant Planning

Did you know that birds, butterflies, and bees need to eat too? But their food doesn’t look like your food. Learn what plants are best for our pollinator friends because just like food not all plants are equal. Learn why native plants are the way to go. A little makes a large impact. See how with only 1 square foot you can make a difference in your yard! Get a plant/seeds to take home and start in your own yard today!

May 2, 2019
11:00am - 12:00pm

May 5, 2019
10:00am - 12:00pm

Sensory Friendly Times

Kidzeum is a place for all children to play. Thanks to a grant from the Lincoln Land Community Foundation, Kidzeum is proud to open up for Sensory Friendly times. These are times where we turn down the lights and noises to allow our friends with sensory differences and mobility issues times to explore and discover the galleries at their own pace.

May 14, 2019
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sensory Friendly Times

Kidzeum is a place for all children to play. Thanks to a grant from the Lincoln Land Community Foundation, Kidzeum is proud to open up for Sensory Friendly times. These are times where we turn down the lights and noises to allow our friends with sensory differences and mobility issues times to explore and discover the galleries at their own pace.

May 20, 2019
(all day)

World BEE Day!

Happy Bee Day! Today we are celebrating those cool buzzing bees. Did you know there are over 400 species of natives bees just here in Illinois? Come learn more about bees and other pollinators in our B3 exhibit!

May 23, 2019
11:00am - 12:00pm

May 25, 2019
3:00pm - 5:00pm

Birds and Bat Houses

Keep our flying friends cozy and warm by building and decorating your very own bird house. Join us May 25th at 3pm. We will be using real tools and for younger participants we will have pre-made ones for them to decorate. Learn about who we see outside and why there are important to the environment. $12 per participant for non-members, $10 per participant for members. Spaces are limited so reserve your place today!

May 27, 2019
(all day)

May 30, 2019
11:00am - 12:00pm

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