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Creatures of the Night 2019

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 North Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for a special Halloween treat at the Conservatory – live creatures in our tropical plant collection, where you can get up close and personal with the animals! Kids and families will learn about unique relationships between animals and plants as they collect sweet treats throughout our building. Kids and adults will… Visit up-close […]

Cancelled – Cabbage Harvesting

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 North Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

The cold weather this past week impacted the cabbages more than expected, so we unfortunately have to cancel cabbage harvesting.

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Ask A Master Gardener

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 North Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Every Saturday, the U of I's Ask a Master Gardener table is located in the GPC lobby to answer your questions about plants.

Blossoming Bronze: Music of Bali

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 North Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

In this performance series for all ages, Chicago Balinese Gamelan celebrates the Balinese values of recognizing and revering nature and Mother Earth.

Chicago West Community Music Center Holiday Concert

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 North Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

CWCMC Orchestra, staff, students and special guests will perform favorite songs of the season!

Pop-Up Plant Sale

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 North Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Shop our Pop-Up Plant Sale for last minute gifts or add some tropical flair to your home or office.

Winter Wonderland: Nature Play Workshop for Families

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 North Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

RSVP Playing outside in nature has many benefits to children of all ages: cognitive growth through open-ended exploration, physical opportunities of all kinds, social and emotional learning growth through problem solving and small group play, stress reduction, and even more. But how can children play outside during a cold Chicago winter? At the Garfield Park […]

2nd Wednesday Lecture: Growing Cities Film + Panel

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 North Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

We'll watch the Growing Cities documentary and host a panel discussion of local experts to talk about growing in Chicago and land use.

Music Under Glass: The Chicago Kellys

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 North Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

We have a great line-up for all ages! This month, enjoy The Chicago Kellys performance!

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