Childrens’ Carnival this Saturday (6/18) in Wicker Park

Looking for something to do this weekend? Is there someone under the age of 10 in your household? If so, consider popping by this Saturday’s Children’s Carnival in Wicker Park’s park. The day appears to be chock full of an impressive array of offerings geared toward young and imaginative crowds. See below.

Junior League of Chicago (JLC) volunteers, organized into small troupes, visit schools and libraries to promote reading to children ages 3 to 9. Troupes perform songs, skits, and poems to encourage each child in the audience to expand his/her mind through reading.

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Adventure back into the mists of time with COLONIZATION! a historical fiction about the explorers who first set foot on the shores of our nation. Join these brave, foolhardy settlers as they battle the elements, starvation, disease, and occasionally each other in an effort to carve themselves a home in a new world. Interact with the colonists themselves in an attempt to change the course of almost-history. Join the COLONIZATION! and see our nation as it used to be… or at least as it could have been.
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Tyler Culligan and Danielle Albert, created The Magic Boat after graduating from The School of The Art Institute of Chicago in 2010. Tyler decided to create a Children’s Show, after becoming aware of Chicago’s lack in current localized children’s entertainment, especially given the areas rich history in that industry. While at the SAIC Tyler studied a myriad of things he thought would help him achieve his dream of entertaining children. Tyler officially graduated with a BFA and an emphasis in Animation, Sculpture, and Puppetry. Danielle Albert, head of animation, puppet, and prop design, also graduated with a BFA and an emphasis in stop-motion animation. Their desire with the show is to bring joy to children and their parents, as well as educate. They want their characters to be a good influence as well and the role-models the kids may not be finding at home. The show and  the artists are currently independently funded and live and work on the donations of those that wish to support them.

Chicago’s meetup for yo-yo players.  Will perform on stage and then circulate through the Carnival.

Over the past 80 years yo-yo play has progressed to a level never imagined, and Cat & Mouse Game Store is happy to host monthly meetups for yo-yo enthusiasts in the Chicago area.  All ages and skill levels are always welcome; whether you’re just learning the basics or progressing to advanced tricks, our meetups are a fun way to get to know other players and learn something new.  We hope you can join us for these fun events!

The Wicker Park After School Art Class taught by Lara Kastner presents four short claymation films. Debuting their most recent and a work in progress one : “*#@π∆¬øπ¥!“, an intergalactic cyberbullying episode with a healthy consequence. On display will be the children’s alien characters, backdrops, props and storyboard.  Squashed, The Adventure of Candyland and Journey for the Berries, which was featured at the 2009 Chicago International Children’s Film Festival will also be shown. 

Health Train…Jump On Board! is a model project that highlights the Junior League of Chicago’s latest emerging issue, Healthy Lifestyles. Members are trained in wellness program and, using that knowledge, will help conduct one to two hour presentations with area children as part of a mobile road show, traveling around to different organizations in the western suburbs. The presentations are fun, interactive, and approachable, and will include educational activities, sing-a-longs, and games.