August 3, 2023 – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will host a Back to School Bash this Saturday; free day of games and crafts for children and helpful services for parents and caregivers as summer vacation begins to wind down.
The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Springfield’s Union Square Park (500 E. Madison Street, next to the Lincoln Presidential Museum). In case of rain, it will be held in the presidential library. Free parking is available in the ALPLM’s parking garage at Sixth and Madison.
Children will get to answer trivia questions, interact with a tornado machine, explore robotics by racing Hexbugs on a Lego track and so much more
Organizers say the bash is designed for parents as well. They can get free haircuts for the kids, learn about resources offered by the Lincoln Public Library, pick up materials from the Department of Natural Resources, and get safety information from the FBI and National Weather Service.
“It can be hard for children to make the switch from vacation to the classroom. We think the Back to School Bash makes that a little easier by providing fun, hands-on ways for kids to begin focusing on learning,” said Christina Shutt, executive director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. “We also want it to help parents and caregivers who always have so much to do during back-to-school season.”
