If you have a helmet, please bring one. Big Wheels are provided. Parade of Cultural Arts Come join us in a celebration of the cultural arts and be a part of the National Day of Puppetry. Enjoy shows from a variety of performing artists. Take part in the grand parade along with giant puppets and musicians.
Children can participate in hands-on activities and take their creations home. .
Festival of Puppets Children, adults, teachers and librarians can choose from various hands-on workshops in different puppetry styles and aspects of puppet theater. Also features puppet stores, exhibits and performances by acclaimed puppeteers from Chicago and around the southeast. The Scavenger Hunt is open to anyone age 21 and up. Come join the fun, including pony rides, a costume contest and hay rides for newborns to youth 11 years of age. Donate one new baby item for admission.