REMNANTS: Giant puppets bring Chicago’s wild past to life

Chicago Star / by Candice Jordan / August 9, 2026

What if the spirits of Chicago’s ancient prairies, wetlands and woodlands could come back to life? This summer, they will, at least in giant puppet form. REMNANTS, an eco-mythic outdoor spectacle from Wender Collective, is coming to Chicago parks in August, transforming familiar green spaces into a theatrical journey through the city’s natural past. The free performances combine giant puppets, movement, ecology and storytelling to explore the landscapes that existed here long before Chicago became a city. Read More Here.