Sun Foundation Clean Water Celebration

Name: Sun Foundation Clean Water Celebration
Start: 2026-04-20
Location: Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave

Apr

Date

20 Apr (Monday)

Time

Mon, 9 AM – 2 PM

Venue

Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave

Peoria, IL, United States

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The 33rd Sun Foundation Clean Water Celebration will take place on Monday, April 20, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Peoria Civic Center. This free environmental youth conference, presented in partnership with Illinois American Water, is designed as a massive "environmental classroom" focusing on water conservation, science, and technology.

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Event Name33rd Clean Water Celebration: "Water, Linking our Past to our Future".

Date & TimeApril 20, 2026, from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

LocationPeoria Civic Center (201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL 61602).

TypeEnvironmental youth conference / STEM & STEAM festival.

CostFree admission and open to the public, including schools, families, and individuals.

Keynote SessionsAnthropological archaeologist Dr. Dale Simpson will present at 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM in the Prairie Alliance Theater, featuring the Peoria High School Drumline and a "Parade of Waters".

Interactive ExhibitsOver 2,000 participants will explore hands-on activities in Hall C, including a 320-square-foot Traveling Science Center mobile museum.

Cross-Curricular Sessions: 30- to 90-minute educational sessions covering topics like zoo conservation, Native American storytelling, aquatic ecology, and "extreme event" disaster simulations.

Water StreamsFocused hour-long rotations for classes covering aquatic life, watersheds, and sustainability.

Calm RoomA dedicated sensory-friendly space (Room 203) for participants needing a break from the high-energy environment.

Groups & SchoolsTeachers and group leaders are encouraged to register online to secure seating in specific sessions.

Families & IndividualsNo pre-registration is required; walk-ins can pick up a site map and schedule at the check-in desk via Entry 2.

Bus Financial AidMonetary support for transportation may be available for schools in surrounding counties (Mason, Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Marshall, and Putnam).

Updated at 25 Mar 2026