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

Spring Flower Show: Rooted in Mystery

Visitors will learn about the different types of roots and the cool stuff they do while enjoying a marvelous display of spring plants, including azaleas, pansies, snapdragons, astilbe, baptisia, hydrangeas, and 26 different varieties of tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths.

Art After Dark

Join GPCA’s Nature Educators to explore and discover nature through art! Young ones and adults of all ages can stop by!

Spring Flower Show: Rooted in Mystery

Visitors will learn about the different types of roots and the cool stuff they do while enjoying a marvelous display of spring plants, including azaleas, pansies, snapdragons, astilbe, baptisia, hydrangeas, and 26 different varieties of tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths.

Spring Flower Show: Rooted in Mystery

Visitors will learn about the different types of roots and the cool stuff they do while enjoying a marvelous display of spring plants, including azaleas, pansies, snapdragons, astilbe, baptisia, hydrangeas, and 26 different varieties of tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths.

Morning Glories

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

Spring Flower Show: Rooted in Mystery

Visitors will learn about the different types of roots and the cool stuff they do while enjoying a marvelous display of spring plants, including azaleas, pansies, snapdragons, astilbe, baptisia, hydrangeas, and 26 different varieties of tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths.

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!

Spring Flower Show: Rooted in Mystery

Visitors will learn about the different types of roots and the cool stuff they do while enjoying a marvelous display of spring plants, including azaleas, pansies, snapdragons, astilbe, baptisia, hydrangeas, and 26 different varieties of tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths.