EIU Media Relations

WEIU's "Kids Day at the Castle" Planned for Saturday, September 8

Eastern Illinois University's WEIU will host WEIU Kids Day at the Castle from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, September 8 on the university's front lawn, located at 600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, IL

WEIU, a PBS affiliate station, will showcase PBS Kids character Daniel Tiger as the main character attraction at this year's event. Nearly 2,000 community members attend this free event annually. Eastern Illinois University Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism will co-host the event, with approximately 50 EIU students assisting participants and attendees.

Activities will include arts and crafts, princess wand and knight shield construction, face painting, bounce houses, a live Hit-Mix 88.9 WEIU broadcast, and children's dance contests.

Funding for Kids Day was made possible by First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Central Illinois, City of Charleston Tourism, EIU Office of Civic Engagement & Volunteerism, Coles County Sanitation & Recycling, Coles County Transportation, Lanman Oil, Combs Chiropractic, Mangy Mousse, Clarence Miller Insurance, Wood Rentals, Unique Suites/Brickhouse Bar & Grill, All American Realty, Mack Moore Shoes, Charleston Appliance, Bob's Bookstore, McDonald's, and Carle.

Other businesses, groups and organizations taking part in this free event include First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Central Illinois, EIU Booth Library, Charleston Carnegie Library, Coles County 4-H, Mattoon Area Family YMCA, Mattoon Public Library, Charleston Parks & Rec Department, Cub Scout Pack 41, Mid-Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters, Douglas-Hart Nature Center, DanceLife, Charleston ATA Martial Arts, Charleston Area Dog Club, Charleston Fire and Rescue Department, Charleston Police Department, EIU Police Department, Ashmore Fire Department, Ameren, Phoenix Elite, Paradise Equestrian Therapy Ponies, SBLHC I Sing the Body Electric, Child Care Resource and Referral, Hope of East Central Illinois, Artsy Chic, The Fields Church and EIU's Billy the Panther.