Memory Cafe at Garfield Park Conservatory
RegisterJoin us for another Memory Cafe at Garfield Park Conservatory & Gardens! This program is designed for anyone experiencing memory challenges and their loved ones or caregivers. During this program,…
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Meet the Trees! – Summer
RegisterJoin us and the TreeKeepers from Openlands for an in person tour around the Conservatory grounds to learn about trees! Expand All | Collapse All Event Details Date: Friday, July 10,…
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Artist’s Flower Show: Pigments!
Explore the colorful world of the 2026 Artist’s Garden Show, Pigments!. The garden features plants that have been used throughout history to impart color into textiles, paints, inks, and even…
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Illinois Humanities Presents Black Monument Ensemble
Join the WaitlistBlack Monument Ensemble “envisions an alternate universe of infinite possibility.” – New York Times "Locks’ project feels revelatory in its bridging of the past and future, its blend…
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Drag Story Hour
Click to register Join us in Jensen room for an hour of storytelling featuring a special guest! read aloud will begin promptly at 11am. WHAT IS DRAG STORY HOUR? It’s…
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Whimsy Wednesday
Whimsy Wednesdays are here for the season at Garfield Park Conservatory! Join Family Programs staff outdoors in Play and Grow Garden for free, drop-in activities, such as fort building, bug…
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Morning Glories
Morning Glories is a free, drop-in program designed for kids ages 0-3 and their caregivers! The lessons will follow themes of science and nature with modifications to focus on motor…
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Budding Botanist
Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids…
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Juneteenth Celebration and Vendor Fair
Click to register We are gathering as a community to celebrate African-American culture and the historical significance of Juneteenth. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the cultural heritage…
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Rooted in Joy: Land, Legacy & Belonging – Panel Discussion
RegisterGardens tell stories far beyond what’s planted in the soil. They hold memory, tradition, survival, creativity, and care passed across generations. Join us in collaboration with our friends at the…
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