Calendar & Programming

This Week at a Glance

Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wed Aug 19

Artist’s Flower Show: Pigments!

10am-8pm

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Wed Aug 19

Whimsy Wednesday

4-7pm

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Green juniper bonsai tree in a rectangular blue ceramic vase Wed Aug 19

Chicago Bonsai Club

6-7:30pm

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Wed Aug 19

Music Under Glass with Romel Sims & the 21c Strings

6-7pm

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Thu Aug 20

Artist’s Flower Show: Pigments!

10am-5pm

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A white box-style bee hive painted with colorful flowers. A Beekeeper is opening the top of the hive to reveal the comb inside. Thu Aug 20

Beekeeping Demonstrations

11-11:30am

Garfield Park Conservatory

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A white box-style bee hive painted with colorful flowers. A Beekeeper is opening the top of the hive to reveal the comb inside. Thu Aug 20

Beekeeping Demonstrations

1-1:30pm

Garfield Park Conservatory

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Fri Aug 21

Artist’s Flower Show: Pigments!

10am-5pm

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Fri Aug 21

Morning Glories

10am-12:30pm

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Sat Aug 22

Artist’s Flower Show: Pigments!

10am-5pm

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Sat Aug 22

Mehendi in Bloom

10am-2pm

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Image depicts two people sitting at a table with a blue table cloth talking to two grown ups and a child. Sat Aug 22

U of I Extension Ask a Master Gardener

10:30am-1pm

Garfield Park Conservatory

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Sat Aug 22

Budding Botanist

11am-3pm

Garfield Park Conservatory

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Sun Aug 23

Artist’s Flower Show: Pigments!

10am-5pm

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A white box-style bee hive painted with colorful flowers. A Beekeeper is opening the top of the hive to reveal the comb inside. Sun Aug 23

Beekeeping Demonstrations

11-11:30am

Garfield Park Conservatory

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A white box-style bee hive painted with colorful flowers. A Beekeeper is opening the top of the hive to reveal the comb inside. Sun Aug 23

Beekeeping Demonstrations

1-1:30pm

Garfield Park Conservatory

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Demonstration garden composting section with four different bins shown, including a three bin system. Sun Aug 23

Composting Demos

1-3pm

Demonstration Garden

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Programs & Exhibits

Step inside a living world of color, scent, and discovery. From tropical canopies and desert blooms to peaceful paths and flowing water, every corner of our conservatory invites you to slow down, explore, and connect with nature’s wonders.

Special Events

Formal dinner event in glass conservatory with string lights, set tables, and tropical plants

Host Your Own Event

For that special occasion — weddings, reunions, business meetings — rent one of several Conservatory rooms or the entire Conservatory.

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Guests socializing at cocktail reception in conservatory with purple lighting
Bride and groom embracing outside illuminated conservatory at night, surrounded by flower beds