Special Events at Sommer Park
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Bluebird Workshop
Interested in attracting bluebirds to your backyard? Come to the Bluebird Workshop on Saturday, 4/13, 9:30 am-12 pm. at Sommer Park.
Camp for a Day (CFAD)
Come Camp at Sommer Park for a day, June through August, 9-11 am or 1-3 pm. $4/student (minimum 10 students required)
Civil War Spring Drill
Mark your calendars now for the Civil War Spring Drill at Sommer Park--Saturday, 4/20, 10 am-2 pm and Sunday, 4/21, 10 am-2 pm. Just $2/person
Illinois River Watch Workshop
Become a RiverWatch Citizen scientist at this workshop on Saturday 4/27, 9:30 am-4 pm at Sommer Park. Presented by National Great Rivers Research and Education Center. Fee: $50
Garlic Mustard Pull
Help rid Sommer Park of Garlic Mustard, an invasive plant species, at this Garlic Mustard Pull on Saturday, 5/4, 9:30 am-12 pm.
Blacksmith Hammer-in
The Blacksmith Hammer-in at Sommer Park will be held on Saturday, 5/18.
Pioneer Days
Step back in time and experience 19th century life in rural Peoria County at Sommer Park's Pioneer Days--held the last Sunday of each month, May through October. 1-4 pm, $2.25/person, ages 4 and up
Normandy 1944 with WWII Fly Over
Relive the desperate days of Normandy 1944 at this World War II reenactment on Saturday, 6/1 and Sunday, 6/2 at Sommer Park. (See schedule of events below.) Fee: $10/car