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

Flyer for upcoming virtual session of yoga with Natalie on November 9th from 9am-10am live streamed via Zoom from the Garfield Park Conservatory. This class is free with registration. Image description: green flyer with white text and dark green ferns in the corners. To the right is an image of instructor Natalie sitting cross-legged in the Palm House. The border of the picture is a computer screen.

Virtual Yoga with Natalie

Join Natalie for a virtual yoga class!

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!

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 upcoming session of Origami Open House at Garfield Park Conservatory, taking place in the classroom on February 10th from noon to 3pm. This event is free and open to the public. Image of attendees of all ages gathered in the classroom working on origami. Smaller image of purple bat folded from purple paper.

Origami Open House

Origami is a fascinating, fun-filled creative activity for attendees of all ages and all skill levels!

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!

Wild Wednesdays

Wild Wednesdays is back for the summer! Join us in Play and Grow for nature play activities!

Flyer for in-person yoga with Natalie on November 13th from 6pm-7pm in Horticulture Hall at Garfield Park Conservatory. This class is $5 with registration. Image description: green flyer with white text and dark green ferns in the corners. To the right is an image of instructor Natalie sitting cross-legged in the Palm House.

Yoga with Natalie (In-Person Only)

Join Natalie for an in-person yoga class!

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!

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!