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The 2nd Annual W.O.W. Literary Festival at Gately Park in Chicago

July 29, 2023 - July 29, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Location

Dr. Conrad Worrill Track & Field Center at Gately Park

10201 S. Cottage Grove Ave.

Chicago, IL 60628

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Description

Check out the 2nd Annual W.O.W. Literary Festival happening in Gately Park. It is the ultimate celebration of books-to-be-written, books-to-be-read and designed with young readers and writers of all ages in mind. There will be animated story telling, book vendors, story-based dance, interactive writing workshops, live music and entertainment, giveaways and more.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. July 29, 2023

Additional Information

Website: http://www.burstintobooks.org

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Chicago

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