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Books & Storytelling Crafts Free Nature

Story Trail at Catherine Chevalier Woods

April 17 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Photo credit: iStock/Matt_Gibson

Location

Catherine Chevalier Woods

N. East River Road, north of W. Foster Ave.

Chicago, IL 60656

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Description

Come out to Catherine Chevalier Woods to experience a short story trail, in honor of Arab American Heritage Month. Grab a craft to take home at the end. This is a drop-in event.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 10 a.m.-noon April 17, 2025

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 773-758-8899

Website: https://fpdcc.com/event/story-trail-3/

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

Neighborhood: Chicago

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