Karen in Chicago

[Updated 5/24. I was able to get a bit more information from the Old Town School of Folk Music (thanks!) This list now also includes the very similar "Toddler Campfire Events."]

I’ve never been to Toddlers, Tunes & Turtles (or the Toddler Campfire) at the Chicago Park District, but it looks terrific. The Chicago Park District says:

Free for children 5 and under (with an adult). An introduction to nature in the parks for the knee-high set. They sing songs with musicians from Old Town School of Folk Music, meet live animals, have toddler-friendly nature activities and healthy refreshments. You’re welcome to bring along a picnic dinner. No registration required.

I found the following scheduled dates on the Park District Website, but it seems there should be more. Last year there were a lot more and they say that this year has an expanded schedule. I’ll keep an eye out for more dates.

• June 13, 5 – 7 pm, Shana Harvey (Wiggleworms)at Kilbourn Park, 3501 N. Kilbourn Avenue
• June 20, 5 – 7 pm, Lenny Marsh (Percussion) at South Shore Cultural Center (follow signs to Nature Sanctuary parking lot), 7059 S. South Shore Drive
• June 21, 5 – 7 pm, Karen Banks-Lubicz (Wiggleworms) at Gompers Park (in “south Gompers”, park in lot at Pulaski & Foster), 4222 W. Foster Avenue
• June 23, 10 – 11:30 am, Karen Banks-Lubicz (Wiggleworms) at Winnemac Park (near playground SW corner of park), 5100 N. Leavitt St
• July 12, 5 – 7 pm, Mr. Singer (Wiggleworms) at Humboldt Park (at the Boathouse, on lawn near lagoon), 1359 N. Sacramento Boulevard
• July 25, 5 – 7pm, Lisa DeRosia (Wiggleworms) at The Notebaert Nature Museum (at the north pond), 2430 N. Cannon Dr.
• September 6th, 5:30 - 6:30pm, Shana Harvey (Wiggleworms) at South Shore Cultural Center
• September 13th, 5:30 - 6:30pm, Lenny Marsh (Percussion) vat Gompers Park
• September 20 6-7pm, Lisa DeRosia (Wiggleworms) at Humboldt Park
• September 26 6-7pm, Mr. Singer (Wiggleworms) at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum