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This summer, the Byway town of Historic Havana Illinois will come alive with evening shopping, live music, art shows and demonstrations and much more at First Fridays! There will be food and drink specials in the local restaurants, art shows, and of course free live music in the beer garden on Main!
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The most obvious evidence of the prehistoric past of the Spoon River area is manifested by earthworks built for a variety of purposes. Illinois State Museum-Dickson Mounds will visit the present and former locations of several important earthworks located in the Lewistown-Havana area and discuss what is known about them.
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Today is OPENING DAY for the Pekin Farmers Market! Open each Thursday from 3:30-6:30 pm in the Miller Center Parking Lot, this is the perfect place to buy fresh, local produce each week!

Register your 3-6 year old for this naturalist-led Lil’ Tyke Hike in Chillicothe on Friday, May 7 at 10 am!
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After being closed for more than a year, Wheels O' Time Museum has reopened! The facility is brimming with exhibits of antique and collector autos, trains, airplanes, tools, toys, clocks, tractors, musical stuff and more. They even added a new exhibit building in the past year. Stop by Wednesday-Sunday, 12-5 pm. https://j.mp/2QJzboe

It is National Picnic Day, so pack up your lunch and take it outdoors! One of our favorite spots to picnic is along Grandview Drive in Peoria Heights. Grandview Drive is a 2.52 mile meandering pleasure driveway constructed in 1903. The “world’s most beautiful drive,” as President Theodore Roosevelt referred to it in a visit to the area in 1910, offers visitors panoramic scenic views of the Illinois River Valley and the chance to view many historic and remarkable homes lining it.

Join Makers Market Illinois on Sat. April 24 at Three Sisters Park for a unique shopping experience. Handpicked vendors that have boutique style booths will offer handmade products and vintage treasures! The event will be both indoor and outdoor, rain or shine.
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In celebration of Earth Day, pick-up a free native Illinois tree seedling tomorrow! Families are encouraged to take a photograph with their newly planted seedling and share it on the Illinois State Museum-Dickson Mounds Facebook page. Tree seedlings are limited to two per family and are available on a first come, first served basis. Get details and pick up locations here: https://j.mp/3wq0ZxN

Pelicans? In central Illinois? Your eyes don't deceive you. Banner Marsh, managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, provides homes for various plants and animals including migratory birds like the American White Pelican.

Spring has sprung! Visit Historic Havana Illinois' unique stores and boutiques for their annual Havana Downtown Shop Hop! Sat., April 17 from 10 am to 4 pm. Freshen up your home, decor, clothing and accessories for Spring! https://j.mp/3rRQkc0

Ottawa's Third Friday Artisan Market is back this Friday, April 16. Come down to Madison Street and support small businesses and artists from 6:00PM-9:00PM. Pick up a checklist at Open Space, and once filled you can return it to be entered in a raffle for a grand prize. https://j.mp/3g0mO1r

Rockin' P Public Riding Ranch is conveniently located on Route 98, just outside of the Illinois River Road community of Pekin. Riders will enjoy 1100 acres of guided trails in beautiful McNaughton Park! Experience the outdoors from on top of a horse just suited for you! https://j.mp/3cJ1iw0

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