Events & Programs

The Garfield Park Conservatory is committed to providing innovative and educational events and programs throughout the year. In addition we produce and host cultural performances, hands-on classes, unique fundraisers, educational demonstrations, and more! Peruse by content area by clicking on one of the thumbnails below, or go straight to our calendar to see what’s happening on a specific date and time.

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Our Programs & Events

Calendar Highlights

toddlers playing with toys

Morning Glories

Stop by our morning glories station for activities where little ones 0-3 yrs old can come play and explore!

The Creative Mind of George Washington Carver

The Creative Mind of George Washington Carver Artist’s Garden Show will provide visitors insight about Carver’s artistic and scientific development and the gifts he shared with the world. 

Flyer for upcoming virtual session of yoga with DuShaun on Saturday, August 10th from 9am-10am livestreamed via Zoom from the Garfield Park Conservatory. This class is free with registration.

Virtual Yoga with DuShaun

Join DuShaun for a virtual yoga class!

The Creative Mind of George Washington Carver

The Creative Mind of George Washington Carver Artist’s Garden Show will provide visitors insight about Carver’s artistic and scientific development and the gifts he shared with the world. 

children looking at leaves through magnifying glass

Budding Botanists

Stop by our Budding Botanists station for activities all about plants. Young ones and adults of all ages can stop by and play!

Flyer for recurring program between Garfield Park Conservatory and the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener program. Ask a Master Gardener takes place in Horticulture Hall at Garfield Park Conservatory from 10:30am to 1pm. The past few months it has taken place every Saturday, but starting in June, their schedule will be alternating Saturdays, so in June, June 01, 15, and 29

U of I Extension Ask a Master Gardener

Have your gardening questions answered by a Master Gardener at this drop-in session!

The Creative Mind of George Washington Carver

The Creative Mind of George Washington Carver Artist’s Garden Show will provide visitors insight about Carver’s artistic and scientific development and the gifts he shared with the world. 

children looking at leaves through magnifying glass

Budding Botanists

Stop by our Budding Botanists station for activities all about plants. Young ones and adults of all ages can stop by and play!

The Creative Mind of George Washington Carver

The Creative Mind of George Washington Carver Artist’s Garden Show will provide visitors insight about Carver’s artistic and scientific development and the gifts he shared with the world.