Chicago Botanic Garden

For families

“Staycation” at the Chicago Botanic Garden!

Receive discounts on parking and Wonderland Express with a Garden day package.
Valid through January 1, 2012.

PHOTO: Family at Wonderland Express

⇒ Download a Staycation pass

For only $46, experience Wonderland Express and save $10! Take a magical adventure to a winter wonderland of twinkling lights and holiday beauty at the Chicago Botanic Garden when we kick off the holiday season! Outside, 750,000 lights sparkle and welcome you and your family to the Garden's wonderland. Inside the Regenstein Center, a 10,000-square-foot exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, past waterfalls, and through more than 80 mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks. This unique blend of artistic wizardry, fanciful design, magnificent horticulture, and of course, the whizzing, whistling miniature trains, continues to delight children, parents, and grandparents, providing all with a superb pride-of-place Chicago experience. Paul Busse, designer of the Model Railroad Garden, created this amazing exhibition exclusively for the Garden's holiday celebration.

This day package includes free parking, and admission to Wonderland Express for a family of four.

For events geared to families, click here. Be sure to check the Garden's calendar for daily events.

Don't miss special activities including:

• Family Drop-in Activities
• and more!

With 385 acres of display gardens, 81 acres of lakes, and three natural habitats, the Garden is an affordable escape from stress.

Note: you must print out and bring the Staycation coupon with you to the Garden.