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Nature’s Puppet Shows & Tea Party

December 27, 2017 - December 27, 2017 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Location

Glacial Park Conservation Area

Route 31 and Harts Road

Ringwood, IL 60072

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Description

Kids 8 and under bring a favorite puppet or stuffed animal for tea and snacks while watching various puppet shows about wildlife. Afterwards, participants can use the puppet stage to make their own show with the stuffed animal they brought or make a sock puppet with materials provided.

Event Cost: $5, $3 resident

Event times: 1:30-3 p.m.

Additional Information

Age recommendation: Babies, Preschool, Toddlers

Neighborhood: North/Northwest Suburbs

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