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

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!

Spring Flower Show: What’s In A Name?

The Spring Flower Show opens on February 14th,  and runs through May 12th, 2024, in the Show House and is included with every reservation.

Meeting History: A Garfield Park Citizen Archive

This project visualizes the history of Garfield Park through a citizen archive built in collaboration with local residents. The resulting archive invites you to learn more about the Garfield Park neighborhood through the photographs and stories of those who spent their time there. 

Spring Flower Show: What’s In A Name?

The Spring Flower Show opens on February 14th,  and runs through May 12th, 2024, in the Show House and is included with every reservation.

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 on Saturdays from 10:30am to 1pm

U of I Extension Ask a Master Gardener

Have your gardening questions answered by a Master Gardener at this drop-in session!

Earth Day Celebration!

Join us as we celebrate and bring awareness to ways we can find sustainability, new and continuous knowledge to help protect our planet for present and future generations. we will […]

family tree walk poster with orchid photo

Earth Day Family Tree Walk with Nature Education Teachers

Come celebrate Earth Day as we walk the conservatory grounds and explore the trees at Garfield Park Conservatory!

Spring Flower Show: What’s In A Name?

The Spring Flower Show opens on February 14th,  and runs through May 12th, 2024, in the Show House and is included with every reservation.

children looking at leaves through magnifying glass

Budding Botanists

Stop by our Budding Naturalists station for activities all about plants. Young ones and adults of all ages can stop by and play!