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Wiggleworms

for babies during their first year

Introduce your baby to the world of music with Old Town School of Folk Music's Wiggleworms®, the perfect place to connect to music and make new friends.

for babies - 0 to 6 months

Lullabies

Up your lullaby game and connect with other new parents in this quiet, one of a kind class. In 30 minutes, you’ll sing, learn fingerplays and gentle rocking songs, lay the foundation of music for your baby’s thirsty ears.

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for babies - 6 to 12 months

Wiggleworms

Join other babies and their families as we lead them on their first musical adventure! This class is designed to support your baby’s musical growth while bonding with your baby and other families. This class incorporates activities focused on the needs the pre-walker such as mirroring, finger plays, and early gross motor.

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for kids - 6 months to 4 years

Mixed Age Wiggleworms

This mixed-age class brings families together to discover music while developing social connections. Children progress at their own pace—younger ones learn from older peers, while older children develop nurturing abilities as role models. In this inclusive environment that celebrates all skill levels, everyone grows musically together through play. Perfect for siblings, cousins, neighbors, and friends!

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Wiggleworms Options for Babies (9 found)

Ni Hao/Nei Hou Wiggleworms in Mandarin and Cantonese

Open to All

Saturday with Gloria Leung

45 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Lullabies

Beginner

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday or Sunday with Tisa Batchelder, Anne-Marie Akin, Rob Newhouse, Emily Weber, Will Fancher, Gloria Leung or Amanda Payne

30 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks

Begin your journey with a soft place to land each week.

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus, Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave or Evanston

Wiggleworms 6-12 months

Beginner

Tuesday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday with Tisa Batchelder, Rob Newhouse, Emily Weber, Rachael Botz, Max Berg, Gloria Leung or William Carlson

45 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks

Welcome to Wiggleworms! Let's wiggle!

Location: Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave, Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus or Evanston

Early Wiggleworms 0-10 mos

Open to AllNew!

45 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks

Bonjour! Wiggleworms in French

Beginner

Wiggleworms has open enrollment. For classes with availability, join at any time!

45 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks

¡Hola! Wiggleworms! in Spanish

Beginner

Wiggleworms has open enrollment. For classes with availability, join at any time!

45 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks

Mixed Age Wiggleworms

Beginner

Any Day of the Week with Julie Helenius, Maryanne Johnson, Rob Newhouse, Carey Farrell, Emily Weber, Alicia Lees, Rachael Botz, Will Fancher, Max Berg, Gloria Leung, Stella Childs, Skylar Grieco, Becca Jaffe, Amanda Payne or William Carlson

45 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks

Location: Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave, Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus, Glen Ellyn, Park Ridge or Evanston

Wiggle-N-Strum: for Grownups Ready to Strum the Baritone Ukulele!

Beginner

Sunday with Rob Newhouse or Scott Besaw

45 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks

Grown-ups, it's time to join your children's musical play and strike up the family band!

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus or Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave

Wiggleworms: Songs for Summer

Open to AllNew!

Monday or Friday with Tisa Batchelder or Alicia Lees

45 minutes  ·  Once a week for 4 weeks

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus