tall ships chicago 2010 Patch's Children's Village

Interactive activities for kids with a special focus on being green while having fun!

Patch and Pickle
Patch & Pickle's Extreme Pirate Makeover
Daily performances at the Children's Village Stage
Everybody's favorite pirate dog, Patch, and his best friend, Pickle, want to add you to their crew! Patch loves to recreate his favorite television shows and this time around he’s giving it a "piratical" spin. Join these two imaginative pirates as they transform Mom or Dad into a real pirate!
Capt'n Willie

Capt'n Willie, the Great Lakes Pirate
Daily performances at the Children's Village Stage
Are you ready to have a swashbucklin' good time? Providing a unique blend of knowledge, nautical nonsense and musical interaction, Capt'n Willie's mission is to present kids 10 and under with an interactive and fun education about the Great Lakes and boating safety.

Extreme Trail Ropes Course
Height and dress restrictions apply
Have you wondered what it would be like to climb a ship's 100' mast or the rigging? Simulate your own experience on the "Extreme Trail Ropes Course". This ropes obstacle course, stretching 27.5-feet in the air, will challenge visitors with staircases and platforms. You must maneuver your way across the beams in this seven minute attraction. No sandals, open toe shoes, shoes with heels, or dress shoes allowed. Also, please note that skirts or dresses will not be allowed on this attraction. You must be between 46 inches and 6'4" to participate.

Stop by the Pathfinder and Playfair
Make a baggy wrinkle! Hoist a sail! Learn to tie knots! Explore two vessels that sail with students age 14 — 18 and see what it is like to work and sail on a Tall Ship.

Please check back often for added shows and activities.

All dates, times and details subject to change.

 
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