Check out the following events in Illinois

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Illinois is known as the home of two U.S. presidents—Lincoln and Reagan. Besides its rich heritage, families will also discover lots of fun things to do. Below you'll find upcoming events at couponsforfun.com's participating family and cultural attractions in Illinois. Some special events are included in the price of admission, some require a special fee. Check the couponsforfun.com Illinois coupon page to find savings at these and other attractions.

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EVENTS

ABRAHAM LINCOLN PRESIDENTIAL MUSEUM - Springfield, IL

From a rustic Indiana cabin to the White House, follow the fate of America's 16th president and share the joys and sorrows of a family and of a nation. www.presidentlincoln.illinois.gov Get couponsforfun.com coupon.

October 19, 2019 (6:30-8:30): Spooktacular!  
The SPOOKTACULAR Evening is suitable for all ages and includes historical characters "haunting" the exhibit journeys, special eerie lighting and music, live DJ music, snacks/drinks, crafts and games! (Children must be accompanied by adults, no adult costume with hood/mask is allowed.) Are you a member of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation? Members are FREE! Purchase a membership today by calling 217-557-5589. Only one $10 family ticket is required. No tickets will be sold at the door. Purchase tickets here.

October 26, 2019 (10 am - noon): Rosie the Riveter
Learn about Rosie the Riveter, the WWII icon of women in the workplace. Discover the many roles women played during WWII through games and activities. Make a keychain using rivet technology and try your hand at putting together a large rivet similar to what Rosie and the Riveters would have worked with in the factories. A selfie station, 3D printer and arts and crafts activity will also be available! Included with museum admission. 

November 29, 2019 (10 am - 1 pm): Fun Frosty Friday
Jumpstart your holiday season at the 5th Annual Fun Frosty Friday! This FREE family event features fun for the entire family and includes trains, face painting, balloon art and our signature LIFE-SIZED CANDY LAND ADVENTURE! What would a holiday event be without a photo opportunity with Santa and a real-life Ice Princess?!?!?! Enjoy the festivities with us, but you might want to watch out for the Grinch! Reservations are not required. 

December 12, 2019 (noon): Tales from the Vault: Civil War Battles
Join ALPLM Lincoln Historian Dr. Christian McWhirter as he shows and discusses items from our collection from and about Civil War battles. Learn what it was like to fight in the Civil War and how its battles have been remembered over time. Reservations are not required. 

DISCOVERY CENTER - Rockford, IL

A short drive from Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison, Discovery Center Museum is a nationally ranked children’s science museum providing hands-on experiences for all ages with over 300 interactive exhibits, planetarium, gallery just for children six and younger, and an 8,000 sq. ft. outdoor park. The Discovery Center's coupon on couponsforfun.com may not be valid for all special events shown below. However you can find a Buy One, Get One FREE coupon for the Center's regular admission on the Illinois state page, along with savings coupons to other great Illinois family and cultural attractions. 

October 25, 2019 (6 pm - 9 pm): Spooky Science
Show off your Halloween costume during this not-so-scary night of Halloween high-jinks at Discovery Center Museum! Explore the museum and follow the map to find goodies galore from one exhibit to the next! Concoct gooey, glowing, globs of slime, make monstrous crafts, and meet some scientific heroes from beyond the grave. Engage in astonishing science activities that look like mystifying magic, pick up a Nobel Prize, tromp through the park in the dark, and more! $5 members; $10 public

November 3, 2019 (1 pm - 4 pm): Smashing Pumpkins
Snatch that pumpkin off the porch and bring it here! Watch as turn your spent squash into a parking lot projectile, or use it for target practice! Join the fun of watching Jack-o-lanterns fly, create your very own catapult, and celebrate with autumn activities and shattering experiments. Included with Discovery Center admission: $9/person; FREE to Members and all children ages one and younger. 

November 10, 2019 (11 am - 2 pm): Toy Trains
Chug on over to where your imagination ride the rails with amazing model trains, courtesy of our friends from the Rock River Valley Division of the National Model Train Association. Assemble and decorate wooden train cars that fit your magnetic train set at home! Then its full steam ahead with special crafts and train activities and play for the whole family! Included with Discovery Center admission: $9/person; FREE to Members and all children ages one and younger. 

WILDLIFE PRAIRIE PARK - Hanna City, IL

Referred to as the Jewel of the West for over 30 years, this 2,000 acre zoological park is home to wolves, bison, black bear, cougar and many more native animals. The Wildlife Prairie Park's coupon on couponsforfun.com is not valid for the special events shown below. However you can find a Buy One, Get One FREE coupon for the Park's regular admission on the Illinois state page, along with savings coupons to other great Illinois family and cultural attractions. 

October 18-20 & 25-27, 2019 (9 am - 3:30 pm): Wildlife Scary Park
A Peoria area tradition during the season of fright, Wildlife Scary Park offers a kid-friendly Halloween experience. This family event offers trick-or-treating, hayrack rides, haunted train rides, animal encounters, professional pumpkin carver, and much more! Non-member fee: $10. Fun Zone: $5 wristband for unlimited play (Knockerball, Inflatables, Laser Tag, Hall of Horror Haunted House, Games). Save $2 by purchasing in advanced online. Go to their website for hours and pricing options.