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Free admission. Open Monday – Wednesday & Saturday 10am – 3pm.
Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods in Riverwoods explores the connections between art, health, justice, and nature through exhibitions, classes, and community programs. Visitors explore the Brushwood Gallery, which hosts rotating exhibitions reflecting diverse voices and themes about equity and nature's impact on wellbeing. The center offers arts and music programs with over 300 artists annually, alongside nature-based activities. It's a W.I.N. brings children and families outdoors through field trips and nature outings combined with arts activities. At Ease serves veterans and military members through nature-based art, music, and community workshops. The center also houses BASE: Brushwood Art Supply Exchange, a creative reuse center for arts and craft supplies. The historic Ryerson estate grounds provide access to natural areas and hiking trails. The center welcomes families, students, veterans, and community groups interested in outdoor experiences paired with creative practice.
Admission is free. The venue says: “Most of Brushwood's community initiative programming is free of charge.”
Hours: Monday – Wednesday & Saturday 10am – 3pm
Prices and hours quoted from brushwoodcenter.org · read on . Prices can change — the link above goes to the page they came from.
2 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Dec 5 – 6 · 10:00 amEvent
Families shop for unique nature-inspired gifts, art, handmade items, cards, and prints from local artists and makers at Brushwood Center's annual holiday gathering. Saturday 10am–5pm, Sunday 12pm–5pm.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Dates: December 5, 2026 – December 6, 2026 at 10:00 am”
Dec 19 · 2:00 pmEvent
Families of all ages gather for a festive holiday carol sing-along led by faculty from the Old Town School of Folk Music. Singers and listeners alike enjoy beloved holiday classics, music, community, and seasonal cheer.
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“Dates: December 19, 2026 at 2:00 pm”
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