Events

Illinois 4-H Winter Healthy Living Challenge: Your Food Traditions

This winter, we’re celebrating the food traditions that make the season special! Recreate a food tradition that is meaningful to you, your family, or your religious or cultural group,…

Embracing Differences: Mindfulness that Supports Families of Neurodivergent Children

Discover how mindfulness can help families of neurodivergent children foster resilience and connection.

Raising a neurodivergent child can bring joys, challenges, and stress to families. This…

Grand Holiday Gift Showcase

Holiday gifting is upon us! The 4-H Creative Collective Art Ambassadors challenge 4-H youth ages 5-18 to share their handmade holiday gifts in the Grand Holiday Gift Showcase. Entries…

IL 4-H Building Brick Build Challenge - December

Our free monthly building brick challenge series is back for the 26-27 year! Each month, from October to December,  youth can create their own original builds following the month’s theme and…

Greater Peoria Farm Show Presentations 2026

Meet with University of Illinois Extension agriculture experts and learn about the latest research affecting farms while attending the Greater Peoria Farm Show.

Visit the Illinois Extension…

Branching Out: A Botanical Workshop - How Plants Survive the Cold & fun with snowflakes and pinecones

Take a break from the holiday hustle and join Horticulture team Emily and Tracy Jo on Thursday December 3rd from 1-3pm at University of Illinois Extension located at 321 2nd Ave West Milan for a…

IL 4-H Building Brick Build Challenge - Family Winter Break Build

Does your family love building together? This is the opportunity for you! Create a build as a family over winter break! One entry per family. All participating families must have at least one…

Pajama Yoga Flow

Slip into your comfiest pajamas and join us for Pajama Yoga Flow! Registered yoga teacher Kristina Reese will lead a virtual, beginner-friendly yoga session designed to help you relax and wind…

Sleep Well, Age Well: The Overnight Maintenance Your Body Needs

Prioritize your sleep and learn how better rest can protect your brain, heart, and long-term health.

This engaging program explores sleep as one of the most powerful yet often overlooked tools for…

4-H Junior Livestock Conference

Registration is open! 

The Youth Livestock Conference is a fun-filled overnight weekend event for 4-H members. This program provides leadership and team-building activities as well as exciting…