No end of F U N at Children's Carnival in Wicker Park Sat., June 18

 

A collaboration of eighteen organizations is putting on the Wicker Park Advisory Council's Children's Carnival in Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen,  on Sat., June 18, between  11 a.m. and 3 p.m.  Theater performances, films, games, face painting, arts and crafts, and many other activities are part of this free kids event.

 

The schedule of events is:

Outside stage on the west side of the Field House

• 11:15 - noon    Mad Hatters Children Theater Project from the Junior League of Chicago
• Noon - 12:15   Gorilla Tango Theater - excerpts from Life During School Time
• 12:30 - 1:30     Magic Boat Puppet Theater
• 1:30                 Chicago Yo Yo Club performances

Inside the Field House

• 11:30 - 3:00    Clamation Films - four short films by Wicker Park After School Art Class

Along Schiller field

• Carnival Games by Missio dei Chicago
• Health Train...Jump On Board! - Junior League of Chicago

Inflatables - provided by Mosaic Church and the Chicago Park District

Tables

1. Cat and Mouse & Chicago Yo-Yo Club- Play games and yo yo performances
2. Easle Art - Make arts and crafts
3. Wicker Park Committee - Historic park scavenger hunt
4. Wicker Park Garden Club - Plant seeds to take home, green technology information
5. Wicker Park Advisory Council - Information table, events, sign in
6. Gorilla Tango Theater - Learn about the theatre's classes and programs
7. Junior League of Chicago - Enjoy the events and learn about the volunteer organization
8. Alderman Moreno - Ask the Alderman Questions noon to 2 p.m.
9. Our Urban Times - Learn about our neighborhood's on-line newspaper
10. Face Painting - Church in the City at the Schiller Entrance