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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Composting Demos
Join GPCA's volunteers on Sunday afternoons to learn more about composting. You can find us outside in the Demo Garden from late spring to early fall. During late fall to…
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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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Family Programs Presents: Summer S’mores
Please Join us as we kickstart the summer season and our Wednesday evening programming in play and grow! Our NETS will host a series of activities alongside special guests. Pease…
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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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Beekeeping Demonstrations
Curious about bees and beekeeping? Join us throughout the summer on select Thursdays and Sundays as beekeeping volunteers and our Head Beekeeper demonstrate techniques with active beehives and explain their…
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