Bounce into Monkey Joe’s on Saturday

March 6th, 2009 at 07:15pm Melissa Westphal

Families can bounce through the doors at Monkey Joe’s, 6663 E. State St., starting Saturday.

The franchise offers an indoor playground with inflatable jump equipment where kids can play throughout the week or host a birthday party. It’s located in the old Warehouse Shoes space between Tuesday Morning and American TV Appliance & Furniture.

Trace Upchurch and his wife, Amy, are the franchise owners. Upchurch said they have about 47 parties booked through May.

Monkey Joe’s will have a few grand-opening specials on Saturday. Anyone who brings a canned good for the Northern Illinois Food Bank will receive $5 admission (costs for play range from $5 to $9.49, depending on a child’s age and day of the week).

All children will receive a Monkey Joe’s t-shirt while supplies last. And a portion of Saturday’s sales also will go to the Rock River Valley Pantry and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

Upchurch also said anyone who books a party on Saturday will receive a party package discount.

The hours will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Call Monkey Joe’s at 815-505-3493 or visit them online at monkeyjoes.com/home61108.aspx.

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