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

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. 

Wild Wednesdays

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

Flyer for upcoming program on how the Prussian Blue pigment can be added to various paint binders for use in projects at-home. This demo will take place on Wednesday, September 11th from 6pm-7pm at the Garfield Park Conservatory in the Artist's Garden. This walk-in program is free with reservation, no registration is needed.

Demo: Using Amanda Williams’s ‘Carver Innovation Blue’ Pigment

Join us for a free demo in The Creative Mind of George Washington Carver Exhibit!

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. 

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 Natalie on September 14th from 9am-10am live streamed via Zoom from the Garfield Park Conservatory. This class is free with registration.

Virtual Yoga with Natalie

Join Natalie for a virtual yoga class!