MOLINE, Illinois (June 24, 2015) - Kids of all ages are invited to come play and learn about a day in the life of John Deere customers at the John Deere Pavilion's annual Learn & Play Day on Saturday, July 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. At this free event, children will learn about life on a farm, see what it's like to work on a construction site, explore the world of forestry and more.
For hands-on fun, kids can test their driving skills in a battery-powered Gator® obstacle course or put their muscles to work in a pedal-powered tractor pull. Other special exhibits include a petting zoo and a construction zone to test toy equipment in sand. Kids who complete all the "chores" in our Little Johnny's Farm area, including milking a cow (not a real one), will receive a special treat. Blacksmith demonstrations will also be conducted on site throughout the day.
"This is our biggest event of the year and we love bringing this learning opportunity to families because it's a great way to show kids how we are all linked to the land through agriculture, construction and forestry," said Kristen Veto, Assistant Manager of the John Deere Pavilion. "We always have plenty for children to do at the John Deere Pavilion, particularly with our newly expanded John Deere Discovery Zone, but on this day we celebrate with special activities both inside and outside our facility and it will provide hours of learning and fun for the whole family."
Also featured throughout the day will be a variety of informational booths from ag-related organizations including the Rock Island Farm Bureau, Rock Island 4H & Extension, Fischer's Honey Farm, and Country Corner.
The John Deere Pavilion Learn & Play Day is open to the public and is free of charge. The John Deere Pavilion is located at 1400 River Road in Moline. For more information, please call 309-765-1000 or visit us online at www.JohnDeerePavilion.com.
About the John Deere Pavilion
Located along the shores of the Mississippi River near the company's original Moline plow factory, the John Deere Pavilion has attracted more than three million guests from around the world since it opened in 1997. The 14,000-square-foot, glass- and steel-enclosed structure features a wide variety of fun and informative hands-on exhibits about Deere & Company's global businesses and products, its rich history and heritage, and how it's helping meet the challenges of a growing global population. The John Deere Pavilion is a free attraction and is open to the public year-round. For more information call 309-765-1000 or visit us online at www.JohnDeerePavilion.com.
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