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Day of the Dead Paint Party/Fiesta de Pintura del Día de los Muertos at Sherman Park

November 02, 2024 - November 02, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Photo credit: iStock/Aurora Uribe

Location

Sherman Park, Chicago Public Library

5440 S. Racine Ave.

Chicago, IL 60609

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Description

Paint a sugar skull on canvas. Learn about Día de los Muertos and paint a sugar skull on canvas. For ages 8-plus. Registration required.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 2-4 p.m. Nov. 2, 2024

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 312-747-0477

Website: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/66f5a35ad8ab2766a0c59258

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

Neighborhood: Chicago

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