Kid’s Day: Rocks, Minerals, & Fossils
Dickson Mounds Museum 10956 N. Dickson Mounds Road, Lewistown, ILLearn about a variety of rocks, minerals, and fossils through viewing collections from area experts and representatives of local clubs. Specimens from the Illinois State Museum’s collection will be on view. Hands-on activities and crafts to take home. Kid's day programs are for kids ages 5+ years and older with an adult. Registration is not…
Hickory Ridge Concert Series
Dickson Mounds Museum 10956 N. Dickson Mounds Road, Lewistown, ILFor more than 20 years, people have gathered at Dickson Mounds on the third Saturday of every month for an evening of musical entertainment. Hosted by Chris Vallillo, an accomplished musician and performer in his own right, the series features Roots/Folk music and other genres offered by a talented variety of performers. June's performers will…
Family Day: Fishing
Dickson Mounds Museum 10956 N. Dickson Mounds Road, Lewistown, ILFamilies may enjoy exploring, discovering, and learning in the natural world at this fishing event on Sunday, June 16, at Banner Marsh State Fish & Wildlife Area! Activities will include bank fishing and the opportunity to learn about proper fishing etiquette, bow fishing, different fish species, fish population sustainability, fish cleaning techniques, and how to…
Tot Time: Happy Birthday America with Ben Franklin
Dickson Mounds Museum 10956 N. Dickson Mounds Road, Lewistown, ILAdults and their tots will have fun exploring, discovering, and learning on the first Thursday of the month in the Museum’s Discovery Center. Spend quality time with your tot, while each of you makes new friends. A different topic and craft will be featured each month. Registration is not required and admission is free. Participants…
Lloyd Loar’s Hometown Music Festival
Dickson Mounds Museum 10956 N. Dickson Mounds Road, Lewistown, ILJoin us for Dickson Mounds Museum's second annual Llyod Loar's Hometown Music Festival. Enjoy performances by a variety of artists. Impromptu jam sessions encouraged! Performances by Andy Hatfield & Solly Burton, Chris Vallillo, The Rocky Ford Rounders, and The Nathan Taylor Band. Guest performances, too! The festival will be held rain or shine. Performances will…
Tot Time: BIG TRUCKS
Dickson Mounds Museum 10956 N. Dickson Mounds Road, Lewistown, ILTot Time is happening this month at Dickson Mounds! Adults and their tots will have fun exploring, discovering, and learning on the first Thursday of the month. A different topic…
Go Fish–Free Fishing Weekend Giveaway
Dickson Mounds Museum 10956 N. Dickson Mounds Road, Lewistown, ILTo celebrate this year’s IDNR’s Free Fishing Weekend, the Museum is encouraging families to enjoy fishing together by providing a variety of free fishing gear for kids. Items are limited…
Tot Time: Fish
Dickson Mounds Museum 10956 N. Dickson Mounds Road, Lewistown, ILTot Time is happening this month at Dickson Mounds! Adults and their tots will have fun exploring, discovering, and learning on the first Thursday of the month. A different topic is featured each month. Registration is not required. Technicians from the Illinois River Biological Station (IRBS) will have various live fish for this show-n-tell program.…
Family Night: Astronomy & the Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing
Dickson Mounds Museum 10956 N. Dickson Mounds Road, Lewistown, ILJoin us for a night under the stars and view the Perseid Meteor Shower from the Museum’s grounds. Enjoy learning about meteor showers, meteorites, and other objects in the night sky from members of the Peoria Astronomical Society. A telescope will be available to enhance viewing opportunities. The PAS is a non-profit organization of amateur…
Tot Time: Let’s Make Art!
Dickson Mounds Museum 10956 N. Dickson Mounds Road, Lewistown, ILTot Time is happening this month at Dickson Mounds! Adults and their tots will have fun exploring, discovering, and learning on the first Thursday of the month. A different topic is featured each month. Tots are welcome to pick up an activity bag of arts and crafts supplies to create their own art! Tots and…