TheosoFEST offers actvities for the whole family

Posted August 22, 2016 11:00 pm

By Jessica Salasek The Theosophical Society

TheosoFEST, an annual mind-body-spirit festival for the whole family, takes place 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Theosophical Society in America, 1926 N. Main St., Wheaton.

The free festival includes vegetarian food, more than 150 holistic vendors, a Kids' Korner, and hands-on demonstrations in tai chi, yoga and other practices. The event also includes talks on meditation, Buddhism, holistic healing and spirituality.

New this year, the event will open with an interfaith prayer session: Prayers from World Traditions.

The annual festival attracts more than 2,000 people to the Theosophical Society's 40 acres of grounds that include a world-class library, the Quest Book Shop, an outdoor labyrinth and the Buddha Meditation Garden.

Parking on the grounds is $5 per vehicle. Hybrid cars and bicycles can park for free.

For a compete schedule of events and a vendor list, see theosophical.org/theosofest. For information, contact (630) 668-1571 or info@theosophical.org.

If you go

What: TheosoFEST

When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10

Where: The Theosophical Society in America, 1926 N. Main St., Wheaton

Cost: Free; parking $5, free for hybrid vehicles

Info: (620) 668-1571 or theosophical.org/theosofest

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