Garfield Park Conservatory

Happy Juneteenth! You can find some of the clearest examples of resilience in nature - from the dandelion to the cactus. We are celebrating freedom for all and the resilience of Black Americans on this day and year around. Join us for a contemplative walk or a family picnic. We are open today and all weekend, 10am-4pm.

Thank you to everyone who attended our annual Juneteenth Picnic! Over 200 attendees joined in to learn about the cultural heritage of Juneteenth through music, art, and a vendor/resource fair. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on more events like this one.

Sending a giant thank you to the Macarthur Foundation! This longtime funder has made an undeniable impact in supporting the work we do here. Recently, a volunteer group came out to help clear 10 cold frame flower beds, moved over 200 plants to their shady summer homes, and repotted 4 plants, including a giant pelican flower.

Join us and , June 20th, 11am-12pm to celebrate the magic of storytelling through the art of drag! This free program is open to all ages. RSVP here: https://garfieldconservatory.org/event/drag-story-hour/?date=2026-06-12

Join us and the Chicago Area Origami Society, June 13th 11am-2pm, for free drop-in Origami open house! This program is included with a general admission ticket. See you there!

Curious about bees and beekeeping? Join us throughout the summer on select Thursdays and Sundays as beekeeping volunteers and our Head Beekeeper demonstrate techniques with active beehives and explain their work. Demos are for all ages and interest levels.🐝🫶

Thank you to the fantastic group from ! These dedicated volunteers planted nearly 200 tulips and narcissus plants AND built 4 tuteurs.💚💚💚

Join us, June 17th 4-7pm, to support local organizations and small business owners as we host our Juneteenth Celebration and Vendor Fair. We will have food, music and activities for families to enjoy while visiting our indoor and outdoor gardens.

Whimsy Wednesdays are back for the season at Garfield Park Conservatory & Gardens! Join Family Programs staff outdoors in Play & Grow Garden for free, drop-in activities, like fort building, bug hunts, chalk drawing, and more! Find us every Wednesday evening from 4:00-7:30 pm. Just head outside through our Desert House doors and follow the giant bubbles!

This program is included in all reservations to visit the Conservatory, book your reservation ahead of time using the link in our bio.

Join us, Empty Bottle, and Sacred Bones Records, for two serene, end-of-summer days of ambient and electronic music throughout our beloved 12-acre indoor and outdoor nature campus on September 10th & 11th. One and Two-Day passes are on sale now!🌿🎶