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Discovery Town Opening Day: Keys to the City

January 18, 2020 - January 18, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location

Discovery Center Museum

711 N. Main St.

Rockford, IL 61103

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Description

We’ve unlocked the doors of Discovery Town – the new temporary exhibition – so families can traverse the streets of this captivating imaginative play place. Along with shops and stores and everyday activities, take part in special opening day activities including face painting, manufacture your own set of keys and take part in art and crafts.

Event Cost: $10, free members.

Event Times: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Additional Information

Website: http://discoverycentermuseum.org

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Preschool, Toddlers

Neighborhood: North/Northwest Suburbs

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