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February 14, 2026 @ 10:00 am 11:00 am

Initiatives

It’s a W.I.N. (Art and Wellness in Nature) and Public Arts Programs
Free
21850 Riverwoods Rd.
Riverwoods, IL 60015 United States
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224.633.2424

¡Hola! Wiggleworms: February 14

This program is ideal for children ages 1-5, but open to younger and older siblings too!

¡Hola! Wiggleworms celebrates being bilingual! Rooted in traditional folk songs from Spanish-speaking countries around the world, the class is alive with singing, dancing, and musical discovery. Children and their families delight in the musical play of Wiggleworms while they explore the Spanish language and experience the joy of learning language through music.

As your little one grows, together you’ll learn our core songs—a beautiful collection of traditional and contemporary sing-along songs. Expect this class to be full of movement, interaction, and musical play with puppets, shakers, and props as children explore their emerging language skills.

If you are bilingual or just learning the Spanish language, come delight in this musical experience with your little one. You will go home singing together in Spanish. Everyone is welcome to sing and dance!

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¡Hola! Wiggleworms es una celebración bilingüe. Con canciones tradicionales del mundo hispano, esta clase vive del canto, danza y descubrimiento musical. Disfrutando con la música, niños y niñas junto con sus familias emprenderán un viaje explorando la lengua castellana y disfrutando la experiencia de aprender un lenguaje por medio de la música.

Durante el crecimiento de tu pequeño, aprenderemos nuestras canciones comunes – una hermosa recopilación de canciones tradicionales y contemporáneas. Anticipa que esta clase este llena de movimiento, intercambio y juegos con la música usando marionetas, maracas, y materiales didácticos durante el proceso de exploración de su hijo(a) mientras se emerge en el lenguaje usando sus propias habilidades.

Si eres bilingüe o estas aprendiendo castellano, te invitamos a disfrutar de nuestra música junto a tu pequeño(a). ¡Juntos se irán a casa cantando en español! ¡Todos serán bienvenidos a cantar y jugar!

February 7, 2026 @ 10:00 am 11:00 am

Initiatives

It’s a W.I.N. (Art and Wellness in Nature) and Public Arts Programs
Free
21850 Riverwoods Rd.
Riverwoods, IL 60015 United States
+ Google Map
224.633.2424

¡Hola! Wiggleworms: February 7

This program is ideal for children ages 1-5, but open to younger and older siblings too!

¡Hola! Wiggleworms celebrates being bilingual! Rooted in traditional folk songs from Spanish-speaking countries around the world, the class is alive with singing, dancing, and musical discovery. Children and their families delight in the musical play of Wiggleworms while they explore the Spanish language and experience the joy of learning language through music.

As your little one grows, together you’ll learn our core songs—a beautiful collection of traditional and contemporary sing-along songs. Expect this class to be full of movement, interaction, and musical play with puppets, shakers, and props as children explore their emerging language skills.

If you are bilingual or just learning the Spanish language, come delight in this musical experience with your little one. You will go home singing together in Spanish. Everyone is welcome to sing and dance!

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¡Hola! Wiggleworms es una celebración bilingüe. Con canciones tradicionales del mundo hispano, esta clase vive del canto, danza y descubrimiento musical. Disfrutando con la música, niños y niñas junto con sus familias emprenderán un viaje explorando la lengua castellana y disfrutando la experiencia de aprender un lenguaje por medio de la música.

Durante el crecimiento de tu pequeño, aprenderemos nuestras canciones comunes – una hermosa recopilación de canciones tradicionales y contemporáneas. Anticipa que esta clase este llena de movimiento, intercambio y juegos con la música usando marionetas, maracas, y materiales didácticos durante el proceso de exploración de su hijo(a) mientras se emerge en el lenguaje usando sus propias habilidades.

Si eres bilingüe o estas aprendiendo castellano, te invitamos a disfrutar de nuestra música junto a tu pequeño(a). ¡Juntos se irán a casa cantando en español! ¡Todos serán bienvenidos a cantar y jugar!

January 31, 2026 @ 10:00 am 11:00 am

Initiatives

It’s a W.I.N. (Art and Wellness in Nature) and Public Arts Programs
Free
21850 Riverwoods Rd.
Riverwoods, IL 60015 United States
+ Google Map
224.633.2424

¡Hola! Wiggleworms: January 31

This program is ideal for children ages 1-5, but open to younger and older siblings too!

¡Hola! Wiggleworms celebrates being bilingual! Rooted in traditional folk songs from Spanish-speaking countries around the world, the class is alive with singing, dancing, and musical discovery. Children and their families delight in the musical play of Wiggleworms while they explore the Spanish language and experience the joy of learning language through music.

As your little one grows, together you’ll learn our core songs—a beautiful collection of traditional and contemporary sing-along songs. Expect this class to be full of movement, interaction, and musical play with puppets, shakers, and props as children explore their emerging language skills.

If you are bilingual or just learning the Spanish language, come delight in this musical experience with your little one. You will go home singing together in Spanish. Everyone is welcome to sing and dance!

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¡Hola! Wiggleworms es una celebración bilingüe. Con canciones tradicionales del mundo hispano, esta clase vive del canto, danza y descubrimiento musical. Disfrutando con la música, niños y niñas junto con sus familias emprenderán un viaje explorando la lengua castellana y disfrutando la experiencia de aprender un lenguaje por medio de la música.

Durante el crecimiento de tu pequeño, aprenderemos nuestras canciones comunes – una hermosa recopilación de canciones tradicionales y contemporáneas. Anticipa que esta clase este llena de movimiento, intercambio y juegos con la música usando marionetas, maracas, y materiales didácticos durante el proceso de exploración de su hijo(a) mientras se emerge en el lenguaje usando sus propias habilidades.

Si eres bilingüe o estas aprendiendo castellano, te invitamos a disfrutar de nuestra música junto a tu pequeño(a). ¡Juntos se irán a casa cantando en español! ¡Todos serán bienvenidos a cantar y jugar!

January 24, 2026 @ 10:00 am 11:00 am

Initiatives

It’s a W.I.N. (Art and Wellness in Nature) and Public Arts Programs
Free
21850 Riverwoods Rd.
Riverwoods, IL 60015 United States
+ Google Map
224.633.2424

¡Hola! Wiggleworms: January 24

This program is ideal for children ages 1-5, but open to younger and older siblings too!

¡Hola! Wiggleworms celebrates being bilingual! Rooted in traditional folk songs from Spanish-speaking countries around the world, the class is alive with singing, dancing, and musical discovery. Children and their families delight in the musical play of Wiggleworms while they explore the Spanish language and experience the joy of learning language through music.

As your little one grows, together you’ll learn our core songs—a beautiful collection of traditional and contemporary sing-along songs. Expect this class to be full of movement, interaction, and musical play with puppets, shakers, and props as children explore their emerging language skills.

If you are bilingual or just learning the Spanish language, come delight in this musical experience with your little one. You will go home singing together in Spanish. Everyone is welcome to sing and dance!

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¡Hola! Wiggleworms es una celebración bilingüe. Con canciones tradicionales del mundo hispano, esta clase vive del canto, danza y descubrimiento musical. Disfrutando con la música, niños y niñas junto con sus familias emprenderán un viaje explorando la lengua castellana y disfrutando la experiencia de aprender un lenguaje por medio de la música.

Durante el crecimiento de tu pequeño, aprenderemos nuestras canciones comunes – una hermosa recopilación de canciones tradicionales y contemporáneas. Anticipa que esta clase este llena de movimiento, intercambio y juegos con la música usando marionetas, maracas, y materiales didácticos durante el proceso de exploración de su hijo(a) mientras se emerge en el lenguaje usando sus propias habilidades.

Si eres bilingüe o estas aprendiendo castellano, te invitamos a disfrutar de nuestra música junto a tu pequeño(a). ¡Juntos se irán a casa cantando en español! ¡Todos serán bienvenidos a cantar y jugar!

January 10, 2026 @ 10:00 am 11:00 am

Initiatives

It’s a W.I.N. (Art and Wellness in Nature) and Public Arts Programs
Free
21850 Riverwoods Rd.
Riverwoods, IL 60015 United States
+ Google Map
224.633.2424

¡Hola! Wiggleworms: January 10

This program is ideal for children ages 1-5, but open to younger and older siblings too!

¡Hola! Wiggleworms celebrates being bilingual! Rooted in traditional folk songs from Spanish-speaking countries around the world, the class is alive with singing, dancing, and musical discovery. Children and their families delight in the musical play of Wiggleworms while they explore the Spanish language and experience the joy of learning language through music.

As your little one grows, together you’ll learn our core songs—a beautiful collection of traditional and contemporary sing-along songs. Expect this class to be full of movement, interaction, and musical play with puppets, shakers, and props as children explore their emerging language skills.

If you are bilingual or just learning the Spanish language, come delight in this musical experience with your little one. You will go home singing together in Spanish. Everyone is welcome to sing and dance!

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¡Hola! Wiggleworms es una celebración bilingüe. Con canciones tradicionales del mundo hispano, esta clase vive del canto, danza y descubrimiento musical. Disfrutando con la música, niños y niñas junto con sus familias emprenderán un viaje explorando la lengua castellana y disfrutando la experiencia de aprender un lenguaje por medio de la música.

Durante el crecimiento de tu pequeño, aprenderemos nuestras canciones comunes – una hermosa recopilación de canciones tradicionales y contemporáneas. Anticipa que esta clase este llena de movimiento, intercambio y juegos con la música usando marionetas, maracas, y materiales didácticos durante el proceso de exploración de su hijo(a) mientras se emerge en el lenguaje usando sus propias habilidades.

Si eres bilingüe o estas aprendiendo castellano, te invitamos a disfrutar de nuestra música junto a tu pequeño(a). ¡Juntos se irán a casa cantando en español! ¡Todos serán bienvenidos a cantar y jugar!

January 17, 2026 @ 10:00 am 11:00 am

Initiatives

It’s a W.I.N. (Art and Wellness in Nature) and Public Arts Programs
Free
21850 Riverwoods Rd.
Riverwoods, IL 60015 United States
+ Google Map
224.633.2424

¡Hola! Wiggleworms: January 17

This program is ideal for children ages 1-5, but open to younger and older siblings too!

¡Hola! Wiggleworms celebrates being bilingual! Rooted in traditional folk songs from Spanish-speaking countries around the world, the class is alive with singing, dancing, and musical discovery. Children and their families delight in the musical play of Wiggleworms while they explore the Spanish language and experience the joy of learning language through music.

As your little one grows, together you’ll learn our core songs—a beautiful collection of traditional and contemporary sing-along songs. Expect this class to be full of movement, interaction, and musical play with puppets, shakers, and props as children explore their emerging language skills.

If you are bilingual or just learning the Spanish language, come delight in this musical experience with your little one. You will go home singing together in Spanish. Everyone is welcome to sing and dance!

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¡Hola! Wiggleworms es una celebración bilingüe. Con canciones tradicionales del mundo hispano, esta clase vive del canto, danza y descubrimiento musical. Disfrutando con la música, niños y niñas junto con sus familias emprenderán un viaje explorando la lengua castellana y disfrutando la experiencia de aprender un lenguaje por medio de la música.

Durante el crecimiento de tu pequeño, aprenderemos nuestras canciones comunes – una hermosa recopilación de canciones tradicionales y contemporáneas. Anticipa que esta clase este llena de movimiento, intercambio y juegos con la música usando marionetas, maracas, y materiales didácticos durante el proceso de exploración de su hijo(a) mientras se emerge en el lenguaje usando sus propias habilidades.

Si eres bilingüe o estas aprendiendo castellano, te invitamos a disfrutar de nuestra música junto a tu pequeño(a). ¡Juntos se irán a casa cantando en español! ¡Todos serán bienvenidos a cantar y jugar!

October 16 @ 6:30 pm 9:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free
5820 W 35th St
Cicero, Illinois 60804
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Digital Art for Veterans and Families

Enjoy learning about digital art with your fellow veterans and families members. Please download the proper software to your phone.

A smartphone is required for this class.

Prior to class Download ArtRage (free for Android, $2.99 for iPhone). Make sure to also open the app prior to class. This will ensure we can start right away if there are updates or login needed for the app.

Activity Expectation: Indoors and seated; a smartphone is required for this class.

Sensory Expectations: Indoors

Available Accommodations: No language interpretation available. 

Snacks will be served; please let us know if you have any food allergies. ​Registration required.

For questions, accessibility or mobility concerns, please contact Veterans Program Specialist, Jessica Klinge at jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org

July 16 @ 6:00 pm 7:00 pm

Initiatives

Public Arts Programs
Free
50 E. Erie St
Chicago, Illinois 60611
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The Great Lakes: Our Freshwater Treasure

Celebrating one of our region’s and the world’s most precious natural resources, Black Moon Trio collaborates with author Barb Rosenstock; illustrator, Jamey Christoph; and the DuPage Children’s Museum to tell the story of the Great Lakes. Accompanying Rosenstock’s and Christoph’s 2024 book, The Great Lakes: Our Freshwater Treasure, this program features music by living composers to bolster the dramatic journey of a single drop of water in this enormous water system. Along the way, audiences will learn how these incredible lakes were formed, how to preserve the six quadrillion gallons of water they hold, and the cultural and spiritual importance of these five blue jewels.

A limited number of copies of the book will available for sale in the Driehaus Museum Store on the 3rd floor.

A child plays the ukulele, adults watching and assisting.

Military Kids Fest

Celebrate Summer with Brushwood Center’s At Ease initiative and enjoy art, music, activities, games, and nature with other members of the Military Community! In collaboration with Kids Rank, Veteran Art Tribe and other Veteran organizations. Brushwood’s second annual Military Kids Fest offers an open house with art, exploration, and fun.

Join us for:

  • Music fun and a singalong for all ages with Ukulady Lisa
  • A squishy slime-making activity with Veteran Art Tribe
  • Meet and greet reptiles and amphibians with the Lake County Forest Preserves
  • Information and resource tables from: Brushwood Center, Growing Healthy Families, Blue Star Families
  • A nature hike with Brushwood Center
  • Outdoor games, art activities, and more!

Please note, that this event is for Veterans, current service members, and their families only.

Contact Jessica Klinge at jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org if you have questions or concerns.

The Future Voyagers Exhibit

May 18 @ 1:00 pm 3:00 pm

Initiatives

Public Arts Programs
Free
21850 Riverwoods Rd.
Riverwoods, IL 60015 United States
+ Google Map
224.633.2424

Chicago Voyagers: The Future Voyagers Exhibit Opening Reception

Join Brushwood Center and Chicago Voyagers in a celebration of the opening of The Future Voyagers Exhibition! Be the first to view the brand new exhibition and have a chance to hear directly from artists that created the works.

1:00 pm Exhibition opens for viewing
2:00 pm Panel discussion with: Bernie Rupe (Chicago Voyagers), Edo (exhibiting artist), Kevin West (exhibiting artist), moderated by Dani Abboud (Brushwood Center)

Light refreshments will be served.

About the Exhibition

America has always had a fascination with exploration and the outdoors. We’ve memorialized it in paintings, history books & statues where proud explorers pose heroically—their foot propped on the prow of a canoe or rocky precipice, surveying the American west. But there’s one thing all of these artworks have in common:

They’re of white men.

In partnership with Chicago Voyagers, a nonprofit whose mission is to empower local, underrepresented youth through outdoor adventure therapy programs, seven Chicago-based artists will present a two-part exhibition that visualizes the future of American exploration: one where adventure knows no gender or color. 

The show includes new work that features the portrait of a youth who currently participates in the Chicago Voyagers program. A youth is using outdoor exploration as a means to become a leader and impact the world in a positive way.

The exhibition at Brushwood opening May 18, 2025 is the first part of this two-part endeavor. There we will get a first look at studies for the larger portraits that will be unveiled at the final exhibition in Chicago at the Epiphany Center for the Arts, opening on August 8, 2025. A portion of the proceeds from artwork sales will be donated to Chicago Voyagers.