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October
Saturday, October 6
Native American Cultural Day
10 AM – 4 PM; FREE
Come to Lords Park for the annual celebration of Native American culture hosted by the Elgin Public Museum. Throughout the day different activities will be available to the public. One of our most popular, The Bison Blessing, will be held across from the bison pen. Time will be announced at a later date. A Native American elder will bless and thank the bison for all that they have provided. Enjoy a portrayal of a Potawatomi Indian from the late 18th and early 19th century, as performed by Sal Red Hawk of Elgin. Visit our website or call 847-741-6655 for more information.
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Friday, October 12
Halloween Science Night
6-8 PM; Fee: $2 per person
In honor of Halloween and Day of the Dead, October’s Science Night will focus on pumpkins, bats and skulls! The Elgin Pubic Museum will explore Halloween science through experiments and demonstrations set up throughout the Museum. This is a drop-in program, so no registration is required.
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Saturday, October 20
PAWS – Terrific Trees
10-11:30 AM; Fee: $10 per child, $8 EPM members
The 2012 Preschool Awareness World Series focuses on “In Our Own Backyard.” Help stimulate a child’s natural curiosity of the diverse world around them through stories, games, crafts, songs and Museum objects to discover Terrific Trees! Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are welcome to PAWS the third Saturday of the month. Registration must be made by Monday, October 15.
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Saturday, October 27
Bison Feeding in Lords Park
7-8:30 AM; Fee: $2/Adult, $1/Child, Members Free
Join us for an up close and personal look at the bison, deer and elk at the Lords Park Zoo. Meet at the Museum for a short introduction after which we head for the zoo to assist the zookeeper in feeding these magnificent creatures. Space is limited to 12 people, so please register early!
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