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Trick or Tunes
Sensory- and Family-Friendly Halloween Concerts on October 28 & 31
Saturday, October 28 at 10:30am · Tuesday, October 31 at 6:30pm
Joy Faith Knapp Music Center, 38 S Peoria St, Chicago IL 60607
Calling all goblins and ghouls! Get in the Halloween spirit at one of our (FREE) Trick or Tunes Sensory & Family-Friendly Concerts. Hear Merit’s Wind Symphony play your frightening favorites in an inclusive, sensory-friendly concert where the audience is encouraged to move and groove to the music, make noise, take breaks, clap along, and more. The concert is only 30 minutes, a perfect length for kids of all ages.
You’re invited to wear your Halloween costume…and never fear, there will be treats! 🍭
Whether you’re one of our West Loop neighbors, someone looking for sensory-friendly experiences, or just someone wanting to hear the ghostly tunes of the season, we hope you make one of our concerts part of your Halloween adventures.
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