Beat Summer Boredom at the Elmhurst Historical Museum

Submitted by the Elmhurst Historical Museum. Photo: Picnics on the Elmhurst Historical Museum lawn are encouraged during Tuesday Summer Fun & Games programs.

When the inevitable question – “What are we going to do today? –crops up this summer, the Elmhurst Historical Museum has the answer with Summer Fun & Games and lawn picnics on Tuesday afternoons.

From June 23 through July 28, the Summer Fun & Games program takes place on Tuesdays for children age three to twelve accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Each week, Museum staff will present a different drop-in craft activity – either Peanuts or vintage-themed – in the Museum’s Education Center, located just south of the Glos Mansion at 120 E. Park Ave. in Elmhurst, from 12 noon-2:00 p.m. The cost to participate is $2 for members of the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation and $4 for non-members. No reservations are required.

In addition, families are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the Museum grounds on Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. A limited number of picnic tables are available or BYO blanket. Complimentary juice boxes and a sweet treat will be provided (while supplies last).

After the program, be sure to stop in the Elmhurst Historical Museum for family-friendly tours of the “Pigskin Peanuts” and “By All Accounts: The Story of Elmhurst” exhibits. Age-appropriate activity sheets are available for visitors while exploring the Museum, and admission is free.

2015 Summer Fun & Games Schedule

June 23 – Cool Comic Strips (Peanuts inspired)

June 30 – Peppy Pipe Cleaner Animals (Vintage craft)

July 7 – Peanuts Character Puppets (Peanuts inspired)

July 14 – High-Flying Kites (Vintage craft)

July 21 – Fantastic Flip Books (Peanuts inspired)

July 28 – Treasured Time Capsules (Vintage craft)

Good grief! Summer just got a lot more fun for families at the Elmhurst Historical Museum. For more information go to www.elmhursthistory.org or call (630) 833-1457. “Like” our Facebook page for the latest program updates.

The Elmhurst Historical Museum is located at 120 E. Park Avenue in downtown Elmhurst. General admission is free, with nominal fees for special programs. Summer 2015 hours are Sunday, Tuesday-Friday, 1:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Third Thursdays 1-8 p.m. For more information, call 630-833-1457 or visit our web site at www.elmhursthistory.org.