Youth and Family

PHOTO: Field Trip at Plant Science Center

Youth programs

Camp CBG, Spring Break Camp, Winter Break Camp, Scouts, Campouts

family programs

Weekend Family Classes, Little Diggers, Nature Nights, Free Drop-in Programs, Birthday Parties

youth programs

PHOTO: Scout Programs

Scout Seasonal Workshop: Valentine's Day
Saturday, February 11
12:45 – 3 p.m.

Join fellow Scouts at the Chicago Botanic Garden to celebrate Valentine's Day. Scouts will make recycled valentines and check out the tree that provides cacao, the main ingredient in chocolate!

PHOTO: Camp CBG

Camp CBG
June 18 - August 17

Register now for fun, hands-on summer camp in the Garden. Full and half-day options for children ages 2 - 12 featuring a variety of outdoor nature and science activities led by experienced teachers.

family programs

weekend family classes
November through April
Saturdays
9:30 – 11 a.m. or 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Together, adults and children can explore cool things about how plants connect to science, art, history, and culture. Each program includes a variety of hands-on activities and projects, as well as opportunities to bring the Garden home.

PHOTO: Little Diggers Storytime
Mondays, January 9 – May 21 No Story Time on April 23
10 – 11 a.m.

Stop by for nature-themed stories and activities Monday mornings in the Lenhardt Library!Stories and activities are geared for children ages 2 to 5 accompanied by a caregiver.

Close to the city, on Chicago's North Shore, the Chicago Botanic Garden has a year-round calendar of family activities and entertainment, including free kids' concerts, drop-in activities, plant giveaways, weekend family classes, and outdoor family entertainment, while also offering children the chance to explore outdoors. The Chicago Botanic Garden is one of Chicago's premier attractions, where visitors walk, enjoy nature photography, and celebrate each season with outdoor and indoor activities for families and kids of all ages.