Illinois State Museum issued the following announcement on July 16.
Why does it get hot during the summer? And why does lemonade taste extra good in the summer? Join us over a weekend to celebrate the amazing Illinois Summer! This virtual event will include engaging art and science activities you can do from home including learning how to make ice cream in a bag, a fun family read-aloud, and getting wet with water activities. In addition to summer activities, fun facts with educational resources you can use to learn more will be shared throughout the weekend. Activities, facts, and resources will be posted to this event page and our ISM Family Fun website at http://bit.ly/ismfamilyfun. You can participate by responding "going" to this event or checking the website during the event weekend. From Friday to Sunday, you’ll find new content for your family to enjoy.
Everyone who completes an activity and shares a photo via email (events@illinoisstatemuseum.org) or in the Facebook event will be entered in a drawing for a prize from Lincoln’s Little Toy Shop. You can choose one of the recommended activities posted during the event or come up with your own activity. You can post or send your entry through Monday, June 8.* We'll announce the winner and feature our favorite photos on social media after the event.
This virtual event is sponsored by bankwithBOS. Activities will be geared toward elementary age children and their families, but most will be adaptable to other ages.
*Prize Drawing Details: Please submit family-friendly content only. The Museum reserves the right to remove or hide any content it feels is inappropriate for its audience. Only one entry per individual for the drawing, though you may post/send as many photos as you like during the event. Winners will have to share their name and address to receive their prizes. This information will not be shared outside the Museum and will not be used for purposes other than mailing prizes.
| Jul 31 at 9 AM – Aug 4 at 7:30 PM |
Source: Illinois State Museum
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