Family Programs
 Elmhurst Historical Museum is the ideal spot for an afternoon of affordable family fun! Join us in the Museum's Education Center (red brick building just south of the Glos Mansion) on Sunday Fundays and select school holidays throughout the school year. Programs are designed for children ages 4 to 12 accompanied by an adult. Nominal fees and no registration required. After the program, stop in the museum to see our exhibits. Admission is free. For more information about children and family programs, call us at (630) 833-1457.
Sunday Funday Program Schedule -- Fall 2010
Sunday, September 12
Sunday Funday: Schoolhouse Lunch Pails
1-3 p.m. $2 per project
Join in the fun at the first of our monthly series of Sunday afternoon family craft workshops. Children age 4 to12 accompanied by an adult will make an old-fashioned lunch pail like those used by schoolchildren at the Churchville Schoolhouse in the early 1900s. Elmhurst Historical Museum Education Center, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst, 630-833-1457, www.elmhursthistory.org
Sunday, October 10
Sunday Funday: Fire Fighter Hats
1-3 p.m. $2 per project
Commemorate Fire Prevention Month by making a foam fire fighter hat at this family craft workshop. Drop-in program for children ages 4 to12 accompanied by an adult, no reservations required. Elmhurst Historical Museum Education Center, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst, 630-833-1457, www.elmhursthistory.org
Sunday, November 14
Sunday Funday: Quarry Rocks
1-3 p.m. $2 per project
Kids will make realistic looking rocks out of sponges that look just like those found in the Elmhurst Quarry during this family craft workshop. Drop-in program for children ages 4 to12 accompanied by an adult, no reservations required. Elmhurst Historical Museum Education Center, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst, 630-833-1457, www.elmhursthistory.org
 SPECIAL HOLIDAY EVENT!
Friday, November 26
Gingerbread House Workshop
10 a.m.-12 p.m. OR 1-3 p.m. $25 per project
Looking for something fun for the whole family to do the day after Thanksgiving? Skip the shopping, round up the relatives, and bring on the holiday spirit by decorating a festive Gingerbread House. One small house plus decorations and supplies will be provided, reservations are mandatory. Call for reservations: 630-833-1457. Elmhurst Historical Museum Education Center, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst, 630-833-1457, www.elmhursthistory.org
 Thanks to all the families and friends who participated in our Summer Fun & Games Program! Summer Fun & Games will be back next year with a toy theme, so be sure to watch our web site for the latest info on family programs.
SEE THE SPECIAL EVENTS PAGE FOR MORE FAMILY EVENTS!
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