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Makin’ Music Bluegrass Jam at Thatcher Pavilion in Thatcher Woods Forest Preserve in River Forest

March 05, 2023 - March 05, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Photo credit: iStock/sdi productions

Location

Thatcher Woods Pavilion, in Thatcher Woods Forest Preserve

8030 Chicago Ave.

River Forest, IL 60305

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Description

Come out to Thatcher Woods Forest Preserve to make a simple instrument from invasive plants. You can also bring your own guitar, fiddle, etc. and join the jam.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 1-3 p.m. March 5, 2023

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 708-366-6530

Website: http://www.fpdcc.com

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

Neighborhood: Western Suburbs

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