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Midway Village Museum Gears Up for Spring B y To n i R o c h a ne sure sign that spring is on its way? Midway Village Museum, 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford, is launching its annual series of fun, educational spring events in March. This year’s season begins with a communitywide favorite: the 15th Annual Sock Monkey Festival, returning as an exclusive one-day attraction from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, with a theme of “Around the World.” Guests are invited to “travel” around the globe and experience various cultures, crafts and customs. Passports are stamped as families move from exhibit to exhibit. Lonna Converso, the museum’s director of marketing and social media, says festivalgoers can expect several new experiences designed to delight a wider age bracket. “This year, we’ve added a new
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pre-kindergarten sock monkey experience for children ages 5 and under,” she says. The children, along with their parents, can make a “Mini-Monkey Buddy” sock monkey doll, under guided supervision, for $10. The traditional sock monkey doll is $20 and includes all supplies and guided instruction. The activity takes up to two hours. “This year, we introduce Midway Village’s new mascot, Babs, who will be available for photo ops and interaction with the children,” Converso adds. Advance tickets are available by calling (815) 397-9112 or visiting midwayvillage.com. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for children ages 3 to 17. Museum members are free. Another long-time spring favorite at Midway Village Museum is the annual Egg Artistry Show and Sale. Hosted
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