For Families 2013 Schedule


Sat 25 May	An outdoor butterfly garden where visitors can immerse themselves with hundreds of live tropical butterfly species from around the world.	Saturday, May 25, through Monday, September 2 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, weather permitting Children’s Learning Campus The popular Butterflies & Blooms exhibition returns for its second season. Visitors are immersed in a tropical habitat full of hundreds of colorful butterflies interacting with plant life. Butterflies & Blooms features butterflies from around the world, including South America, Asia, North America, and Africa, as well as those native to Illinois. Volunteers are also on hand to answer questions. The 2,800-square-foot white mesh enclosure is located on the lawn of the Learning Campus. Cost is $6 for adults; $5 seniors; $4 children (3-12). Members receive $1 discount off these rates; Garden Plus members are free on Wednesdays.
Sat 1 Jun	Get close to nature while discovering where food comes from and how plants grow.	Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 2 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday noon – 4 p.m. Get close to nature at the Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden. Discover where food comes from and how plants grow . Pollinate flowers, dissect seeds, see roots growing, compost with worms, create a rainbow for healthy eating, and more. Activities vary from week to week. Weather permitting.
Sat 1 Jun	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Sat 1 Jun	Bring a picnic dinner and spend an evening in the Garden! Learn some gardening basics as you plan, plant, mulch, and water in the Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden.	June 1 or 15 5 – 7:30 p.m. More information and to register Children ages 4 – 10 and their families will explore different areas of the Garden and enjoy a variety of discovery-based activities. You’ll learn what plants need to grow and some gardening basics as you plan, plant, mulch, and water in the Grunsfeld Children’s Growing Garden. Each Nature Nights also includes a tram ride, a planting project, and s’mores around the campfire.
Sun 2 Jun	Get close to nature while discovering where food comes from and how plants grow.	Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 2 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday noon – 4 p.m. Get close to nature at the Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden. Discover where food comes from and how plants grow . Pollinate flowers, dissect seeds, see roots growing, compost with worms, create a rainbow for healthy eating, and more. Activities vary from week to week. Weather permitting.
Sun 2 Jun	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Sun 2 Jun	Drop by the Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden for hands-on activities related to Japanese arts and culture.	June 2 & 16, July 7 & 21, August 4, September 1 & 15 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Drop by the Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden for hands-on activities related to Japanese arts and culture. Practice using chopsticks, rake miniature dry gardens, make Japanese kites, and more. The free activities vary each time, and are subject to change. June 2: Koinobori (mini carp kites) June 16: Kendama (origami cup & ball) July 7: Samurai Masks July 21: Kabuto (samurai helmets) August 4: Uchiwa (paper fans) September 1: Kimono Paper Dolls September 15: Gyotaku (fish prints)
Wed 5 Jun	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Wed 5 Jun	Rolie Polie Guacamole	Wednesday, June 5 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Brooklyn-based Rolie Polie Guacamole presents an evening of funk, rock, and folk music mashed into original tunes about natural living, eating healthy, and staying active. This interactive show and high-energy sound create a dance party you won’t want to miss!
Sat 8 Jun	Get close to nature while discovering where food comes from and how plants grow.	Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 2 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday noon – 4 p.m. Get close to nature at the Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden. Discover where food comes from and how plants grow . Pollinate flowers, dissect seeds, see roots growing, compost with worms, create a rainbow for healthy eating, and more. Activities vary from week to week. Weather permitting.
Sat 8 Jun	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Sun 9 Jun	Get close to nature while discovering where food comes from and how plants grow.	Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 2 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday noon – 4 p.m. Get close to nature at the Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden. Discover where food comes from and how plants grow . Pollinate flowers, dissect seeds, see roots growing, compost with worms, create a rainbow for healthy eating, and more. Activities vary from week to week. Weather permitting.
Sun 9 Jun	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Wed 12 Jun	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Wed 12 Jun	Laura Doherty	Wednesday, June 12 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Laura Doherty will acoustically rock your kid's world with her breezy folk-pop tunes for the whole family, using Chicago as her inspiration. Her treasured “Chicago Hot Dog” song and “El Train” song have become highly requested kid classics at her shows!
Sat 15 Jun	A rare opportunity to canoe the lakes of the Chicago Botanic Garden.	Saturday & Sunday, June 15 & 16 9 a.m., 11 a.m., or 1 p.m. Register Now Maximum of three participants per boat. Participants must be at least 5 years old and those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. You’re invited to partake in a rare opportunity to canoe the lakes of the Chicago Botanic Garden, in an event offered in partnership with Friends of the Chicago River. Bob Kirschner, the Garden’s aquatic biologist, will paddle along and explain the Garden's nationally recognized program to restore and enhance miles of lakeshore. Herons, ducks, small fish, and maybe even a few turtles and frogs will greet you as we explore their watery habitat. Your aquatic journey will include passing beneath the Garden's Trellis Bridge. No experience with canoeing is necessary as instruction, canoes, life jackets, and paddles will all be provided.
Sat 15 Jun	Get close to nature while discovering where food comes from and how plants grow.	Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 2 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday noon – 4 p.m. Get close to nature at the Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden. Discover where food comes from and how plants grow . Pollinate flowers, dissect seeds, see roots growing, compost with worms, create a rainbow for healthy eating, and more. Activities vary from week to week. Weather permitting.
Sat 15 Jun	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Sat 15 Jun	Bring a picnic dinner and spend an evening in the Garden! Learn some gardening basics as you plan, plant, mulch, and water in the Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden.	June 1 or 15 5 – 7:30 p.m. More information and to register Children ages 4 – 10 and their families will explore different areas of the Garden and enjoy a variety of discovery-based activities. You’ll learn what plants need to grow and some gardening basics as you plan, plant, mulch, and water in the Grunsfeld Children’s Growing Garden. Each Nature Nights also includes a tram ride, a planting project, and s’mores around the campfire.
Sun 16 Jun	A rare opportunity to canoe the lakes of the Chicago Botanic Garden.	Saturday & Sunday, June 15 & 16 9 a.m., 11 a.m., or 1 p.m. Register Now Maximum of three participants per boat. Participants must be at least 5 years old and those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. You’re invited to partake in a rare opportunity to canoe the lakes of the Chicago Botanic Garden, in an event offered in partnership with Friends of the Chicago River. Bob Kirschner, the Garden’s aquatic biologist, will paddle along and explain the Garden's nationally recognized program to restore and enhance miles of lakeshore. Herons, ducks, small fish, and maybe even a few turtles and frogs will greet you as we explore their watery habitat. Your aquatic journey will include passing beneath the Garden's Trellis Bridge. No experience with canoeing is necessary as instruction, canoes, life jackets, and paddles will all be provided.
Sun 16 Jun	Get close to nature while discovering where food comes from and how plants grow.	Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 2 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday noon – 4 p.m. Get close to nature at the Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden. Discover where food comes from and how plants grow . Pollinate flowers, dissect seeds, see roots growing, compost with worms, create a rainbow for healthy eating, and more. Activities vary from week to week. Weather permitting.
Sun 16 Jun	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Sun 16 Jun	Drop by the Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden for hands-on activities related to Japanese arts and culture.	June 2 & 16, July 7 & 21, August 4, September 1 & 15 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Drop by the Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden for hands-on activities related to Japanese arts and culture. Practice using chopsticks, rake miniature dry gardens, make Japanese kites, and more. The free activities vary each time, and are subject to change. June 2: Koinobori (mini carp kites) June 16: Kendama (origami cup & ball) July 7: Samurai Masks July 21: Kabuto (samurai helmets) August 4: Uchiwa (paper fans) September 1: Kimono Paper Dolls September 15: Gyotaku (fish prints)
Mon 17 Jun	Camp CBG provides exciting and enriching learning experiences for your child, with programs for children ages 2 to 15.	June 17 – August 16 More information and to register Camp CBG provides exciting and enriching learning experiences for your child, with programs for children ages 2 to 15. The Chicago Botanic Garden offers weeklong camps each summer with morning, afternoon, and all-day options (including before- after-camp care) from June 17 through August 16. All camps include nature exploration, inquiry-based activities, games, hands-on projects, and planting.
Wed 19 Jun	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Wed 19 Jun	Karen Banks-Lubicz	Wednesday, June 19 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Karen Banks-Lubicz brings interactive, danceable music to young children and their families. Her easygoing, folk-rock style will have the audience singing along to old familiars and learning new ones. This is sure to be an evening of fun for the whole family.
Sat 22 Jun	Get close to nature while discovering where food comes from and how plants grow.	Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 2 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday noon – 4 p.m. Get close to nature at the Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden. Discover where food comes from and how plants grow . Pollinate flowers, dissect seeds, see roots growing, compost with worms, create a rainbow for healthy eating, and more. Activities vary from week to week. Weather permitting.
Sat 22 Jun	Join author and educator Patricia J. Murphy for an exploration of the super heroes of nature-bugs! Design a poster, take home a plant, and take a tour of Butterflies & Blooms!	Saturday, June 22 10 – 11:30 a.m. Ages 4 – 10 with adult $30 per nonmember child Garden Plus members receive 20 percent off Learning Center Register Now Join forces with award-winning children’s author and educator, Patricia J. Murphy, for a hands-on reading, writing, art, and science exploration of the superheroes of nature — bugs! Help spread the word why bugs are super and how we can save them and their habitats! You’ll design a poster, take home a plant, and go on a tour of our exhibition, Butterflies & Blooms!
Sat 22 Jun	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Sun 23 Jun	Get close to nature while discovering where food comes from and how plants grow.	Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 2 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday noon – 4 p.m. Get close to nature at the Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden. Discover where food comes from and how plants grow . Pollinate flowers, dissect seeds, see roots growing, compost with worms, create a rainbow for healthy eating, and more. Activities vary from week to week. Weather permitting.
Sun 23 Jun	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Wed 26 Jun	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Wed 26 Jun	Super Stolie & The Rockstars	Wednesday, June 26 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Join Rebecca Stoelinga, a Deerfield native, for an engaging, high-energy show for the entire family. Super Stolie encourages children to embrace their own uniqueness by singing, dancing, hopping, balancing, and trying an awesome rock star jump! Super Stolie's captivating show will engage kids of all ages, getting the whole family to sing along and skip away with tunes in their heads and positive messages!
Sat 29 Jun	Get close to nature while discovering where food comes from and how plants grow.	Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 2 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday noon – 4 p.m. Get close to nature at the Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden. Discover where food comes from and how plants grow . Pollinate flowers, dissect seeds, see roots growing, compost with worms, create a rainbow for healthy eating, and more. Activities vary from week to week. Weather permitting.
Sat 29 Jun	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Sun 30 Jun	Get close to nature while discovering where food comes from and how plants grow.	Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 2 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday noon – 4 p.m. Get close to nature at the Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden. Discover where food comes from and how plants grow . Pollinate flowers, dissect seeds, see roots growing, compost with worms, create a rainbow for healthy eating, and more. Activities vary from week to week. Weather permitting.
Sun 30 Jun	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Wed 3 Jul	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Wed 3 Jul	Duke Otherwise	Wednesday, July 3 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. With his outrageously clever tunes, Duke Otherwise is a children's musician unlike any you've heard before. The Duke won't sing about wheels on a bus unless they're flat, square, or coming off. He will instead sing about love-struck third graders, a multi-cultural bowling team, or a forlorn king of the jungle.
Sat 6 Jul	Get close to nature while discovering where food comes from and how plants grow.	Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 2 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday noon – 4 p.m. Get close to nature at the Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden. Discover where food comes from and how plants grow . Pollinate flowers, dissect seeds, see roots growing, compost with worms, create a rainbow for healthy eating, and more. Activities vary from week to week. Weather permitting.
Sat 6 Jul	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Sat 6 Jul	Bring a picnic dinner and spend an evening in the Garden! View the Butterflies & Blooms exhibition and learn how butterflies sense the world around them.	July 6 or 20 5 – 7:30 p.m. More information and to register Children ages 4 to 10 and their families will explore the Butterflies & Blooms exhibition and enjoy a variety of discovery-based activities. Learn how butterflies sense the world around them, find out about the butterfly life cycle, and discover how to attract butterflies to your garden. Each Nature Nights also includes a tram ride, planting project to take home, and s’mores around the campfire.
Sun 7 Jul	Get close to nature while discovering where food comes from and how plants grow.	Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 2 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday noon – 4 p.m. Get close to nature at the Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden. Discover where food comes from and how plants grow . Pollinate flowers, dissect seeds, see roots growing, compost with worms, create a rainbow for healthy eating, and more. Activities vary from week to week. Weather permitting.
Sun 7 Jul	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Sun 7 Jul	Drop by the Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden for hands-on activities related to Japanese arts and culture.	June 2 & 16, July 7 & 21, August 4, September 1 & 15 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Drop by the Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden for hands-on activities related to Japanese arts and culture. Practice using chopsticks, rake miniature dry gardens, make Japanese kites, and more. The free activities vary each time, and are subject to change. June 2: Koinobori (mini carp kites) June 16: Kendama (origami cup & ball) July 7: Samurai Masks July 21: Kabuto (samurai helmets) August 4: Uchiwa (paper fans) September 1: Kimono Paper Dolls September 15: Gyotaku (fish prints)
Wed 10 Jul	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Wed 10 Jul	Istvan & His Imaginary Band	Wednesday, July 10 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Istvan & His Imaginary Band present an irresistible mix of interactive rock ‘n’ roll, country, pop, punk, and sing-alongs that get heads bobbing. Audience members are often invited to participate, whether by playing freeze dance, singing along from the stage, or ringing out the rhythm on a tambourine. From strumming a solo on the acoustic guitar to dynamic duos and trios or to the full, five-piece rocking band, it's not surprising why Istvan & His Imaginary Band have become kid and family music favorites.
Sat 13 Jul	Get close to nature while discovering where food comes from and how plants grow.	Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 2 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday noon – 4 p.m. Get close to nature at the Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden. Discover where food comes from and how plants grow . Pollinate flowers, dissect seeds, see roots growing, compost with worms, create a rainbow for healthy eating, and more. Activities vary from week to week. Weather permitting.
Sat 13 Jul	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Sun 14 Jul	Get close to nature while discovering where food comes from and how plants grow.	Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 2 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday noon – 4 p.m. Get close to nature at the Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden. Discover where food comes from and how plants grow . Pollinate flowers, dissect seeds, see roots growing, compost with worms, create a rainbow for healthy eating, and more. Activities vary from week to week. Weather permitting.
Sun 14 Jul	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Wed 17 Jul	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Wed 17 Jul	The Dreamtree Shakers	Wednesday, July 17 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. The Dreamtree Shakers are a Chicago-based band of musicians and educators making music for kids and families. The live show features up to eight people and includes creative movement and visuals. Expect joyful harmony and lyrics that parents and kids can enjoy together.
Sat 20 Jul	Get close to nature while discovering where food comes from and how plants grow.	Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 2 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday noon – 4 p.m. Get close to nature at the Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden. Discover where food comes from and how plants grow . Pollinate flowers, dissect seeds, see roots growing, compost with worms, create a rainbow for healthy eating, and more. Activities vary from week to week. Weather permitting.
Sat 20 Jul	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Sat 20 Jul	Bring a picnic dinner and spend an evening in the Garden! View the Butterflies & Blooms exhibition and learn how butterflies sense the world around them.	July 6 or 20 5 – 7:30 p.m. More information and to register Children ages 4 to 10 and their families will explore the Butterflies & Blooms exhibition and enjoy a variety of discovery-based activities. Learn how butterflies sense the world around them, find out about the butterfly life cycle, and discover how to attract butterflies to your garden. Each Nature Nights also includes a tram ride, planting project to take home, and s’mores around the campfire.
Sun 21 Jul	Get close to nature while discovering where food comes from and how plants grow.	Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 2 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday noon – 4 p.m. Get close to nature at the Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden. Discover where food comes from and how plants grow . Pollinate flowers, dissect seeds, see roots growing, compost with worms, create a rainbow for healthy eating, and more. Activities vary from week to week. Weather permitting.
Sun 21 Jul	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Sun 21 Jul	Drop by the Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden for hands-on activities related to Japanese arts and culture.	June 2 & 16, July 7 & 21, August 4, September 1 & 15 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Drop by the Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden for hands-on activities related to Japanese arts and culture. Practice using chopsticks, rake miniature dry gardens, make Japanese kites, and more. The free activities vary each time, and are subject to change. June 2: Koinobori (mini carp kites) June 16: Kendama (origami cup & ball) July 7: Samurai Masks July 21: Kabuto (samurai helmets) August 4: Uchiwa (paper fans) September 1: Kimono Paper Dolls September 15: Gyotaku (fish prints)
Wed 24 Jul	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Wed 24 Jul	Human Tim + Robot Tim	Wednesday, July 24 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Human Tim + Robot-Tim have been making music for small humans and their grown-ups since 2009. Human-Tim mostly plays the guitar and sings, while Robot-Tim mostly pushes buttons and dances. Aided by some talented friends, they play family-friendly, indie-rockin', slightly twangy electro-folk music.
Sat 27 Jul	Get close to nature while discovering where food comes from and how plants grow.	Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 2 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday noon – 4 p.m. Get close to nature at the Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden. Discover where food comes from and how plants grow . Pollinate flowers, dissect seeds, see roots growing, compost with worms, create a rainbow for healthy eating, and more. Activities vary from week to week. Weather permitting.
Sat 27 Jul	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Sun 28 Jul	Get close to nature while discovering where food comes from and how plants grow.	Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 2 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday noon – 4 p.m. Get close to nature at the Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden. Discover where food comes from and how plants grow . Pollinate flowers, dissect seeds, see roots growing, compost with worms, create a rainbow for healthy eating, and more. Activities vary from week to week. Weather permitting.
Sun 28 Jul	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Wed 31 Jul	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Wed 31 Jul	Leonardo and the Makin' Waves Band	Wednesday, July 31 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. This Parents' Choice Award-winning family musician performs original songs and traditional favorites that entertain, educate, and empower audiences of all ages and abilities. The high-energy, interactive concert is a celebration of possibilities. With fun props and a colorful set, this concert is a pep rally, rock 'n' roll show, and beach party all on one stage.
Sat 3 Aug	Get close to nature while discovering where food comes from and how plants grow.	Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 2 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday noon – 4 p.m. Get close to nature at the Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden. Discover where food comes from and how plants grow . Pollinate flowers, dissect seeds, see roots growing, compost with worms, create a rainbow for healthy eating, and more. Activities vary from week to week. Weather permitting.
Sat 3 Aug	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Sat 3 Aug	Bring a picnic dinner and spend an evening in the Garden! Children ages 4 to 10 and their families will explore different areas of the Garden and enjoy a variety of discovery-based activities.	August 3 or 17 5 – 7:30 p.m. More information and to register Gather your own water sample and look at plants, insects, and animals that live in the water at the Kleinman Family Cove using scientific tools. You'll even make an aquatic garden to take home.
Sun 4 Aug	Get close to nature while discovering where food comes from and how plants grow.	Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 2 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday noon – 4 p.m. Get close to nature at the Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden. Discover where food comes from and how plants grow . Pollinate flowers, dissect seeds, see roots growing, compost with worms, create a rainbow for healthy eating, and more. Activities vary from week to week. Weather permitting.
Sun 4 Aug	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Sun 4 Aug	Drop by the Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden for hands-on activities related to Japanese arts and culture.	June 2 & 16, July 7 & 21, August 4, September 1 & 15 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Drop by the Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden for hands-on activities related to Japanese arts and culture. Practice using chopsticks, rake miniature dry gardens, make Japanese kites, and more. The free activities vary each time, and are subject to change. June 2: Koinobori (mini carp kites) June 16: Kendama (origami cup & ball) July 7: Samurai Masks July 21: Kabuto (samurai helmets) August 4: Uchiwa (paper fans) September 1: Kimono Paper Dolls September 15: Gyotaku (fish prints)
Wed 7 Aug	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Wed 7 Aug	Little Miss Ann	Wednesday, August 7 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. At this kids concert, families can experience the unique live music of Chicago's Little Miss Ann Band — led by a mother, Old Town School of Folk Music teacher, and one of Chicago's Most Influential Kids Musicians as voted by the readers of Time Out Chicago. The Little Miss Ann Band performs a mix of folk-rock music — both traditional songs and new ones, filled with rich vocals and a beautiful mix of simple instrumentation.
Sat 10 Aug	Get close to nature while discovering where food comes from and how plants grow.	Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 2 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday noon – 4 p.m. Get close to nature at the Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden. Discover where food comes from and how plants grow . Pollinate flowers, dissect seeds, see roots growing, compost with worms, create a rainbow for healthy eating, and more. Activities vary from week to week. Weather permitting.
Sat 10 Aug	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Sat 10 Aug	Enjoy soaring stunt kite performances set to music.	Saturday and Sunday August 10 and 11, 2013 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kite-Flying Performances and Kite-Making Workshops In the open area near Evening Island, enjoy soaring stunt kite performances set to music by members of the Chicago Fire Kite Team and members of the Kite Society of Wisconsin & Illinois. These high-flying professionals demonstrate awesome feats of beauty and great skill. The Chicago Fire Kite Team has been competing and demonstrating team sport kite ballet and precision since 1986. Invited to kite festivals around the world, they have flown in front of friendly crowds in England, France, Japan, and Canada as well as the United States. Walk or take the free tram to the festival. Ice cream, beverages, and many lunch options will be available for purchase on the West Meadow.
Sun 11 Aug	Get close to nature while discovering where food comes from and how plants grow.	Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 2 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday noon – 4 p.m. Get close to nature at the Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden. Discover where food comes from and how plants grow . Pollinate flowers, dissect seeds, see roots growing, compost with worms, create a rainbow for healthy eating, and more. Activities vary from week to week. Weather permitting.
Sun 11 Aug	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Sun 11 Aug	Enjoy soaring stunt kite performances set to music.	Saturday and Sunday August 10 and 11, 2013 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kite-Flying Performances and Kite-Making Workshops In the open area near Evening Island, enjoy soaring stunt kite performances set to music by members of the Chicago Fire Kite Team and members of the Kite Society of Wisconsin & Illinois. These high-flying professionals demonstrate awesome feats of beauty and great skill. The Chicago Fire Kite Team has been competing and demonstrating team sport kite ballet and precision since 1986. Invited to kite festivals around the world, they have flown in front of friendly crowds in England, France, Japan, and Canada as well as the United States. Walk or take the free tram to the festival. Ice cream, beverages, and many lunch options will be available for purchase on the West Meadow.
Wed 14 Aug	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Wed 14 Aug	Mr. Singer & the Sharp Cookies	Wednesday, August 14 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Chicago’s favorite family band makes super-rockin’, positive music at family friendly volumes. Their repertoire includes outstanding originals and a trove of classic tunes, bridging genres from swing to rock to samba. Be prepared for memorable sing-a-longs, thumping rhythms and high energy call and response! More information
Sat 17 Aug	Kids of all ages can make projects to celebrate summer—create a paper fan, make a kite, and more!	Saturday, August 17 & Sunday, August 18, 2013 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Learn about the summer festivals (matsura) celebrated in Japan during this special weekend of activities. Listen to taiko drum and koto harp music, enjoy traditional folktales, and watch a tea ceremony. Kids of all ages can make projects to celebrate summer — fold origami, create a paper fan, make a kite, and more at family-friendly hands-on stations. 10:30 a.m. Students of Dr. Nakashima: Tea Ceremony 11:30 a.m. Anne Shimojima: Traditonal Storytelling 12:30 p.m. Kokyo Taiko: Taiko Drumming 1:30 p.m. Chicago Koto Group: Koto Harp
Sat 17 Aug	Get close to nature while discovering where food comes from and how plants grow.	Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 2 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday noon – 4 p.m. Get close to nature at the Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden. Discover where food comes from and how plants grow . Pollinate flowers, dissect seeds, see roots growing, compost with worms, create a rainbow for healthy eating, and more. Activities vary from week to week. Weather permitting.
Sat 17 Aug	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Sat 17 Aug	Bring a picnic dinner and spend an evening in the Garden! Children ages 4 to 10 and their families will explore different areas of the Garden and enjoy a variety of discovery-based activities.	August 3 or 17 5 – 7:30 p.m. More information and to register Gather your own water sample and look at plants, insects, and animals that live in the water at the Kleinman Family Cove using scientific tools. You'll even make an aquatic garden to take home.
Sun 18 Aug	Kids of all ages can make projects to celebrate summer—create a paper fan, make a kite, and more!	Saturday, August 17 & Sunday, August 18, 2013 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Learn about the summer festivals (matsura) celebrated in Japan during this special weekend of activities. Listen to taiko drum and koto harp music, enjoy traditional folktales, and watch a tea ceremony. Kids of all ages can make projects to celebrate summer — fold origami, create a paper fan, make a kite, and more at family-friendly hands-on stations. 10:30 a.m. Students of Dr. Nakashima: Tea Ceremony 11:30 a.m. Anne Shimojima: Traditonal Storytelling 12:30 p.m. Kokyo Taiko: Taiko Drumming 1:30 p.m. Chicago Koto Group: Koto Harp
Sun 18 Aug	Get close to nature while discovering where food comes from and how plants grow.	Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 2 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday noon – 4 p.m. Get close to nature at the Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden. Discover where food comes from and how plants grow . Pollinate flowers, dissect seeds, see roots growing, compost with worms, create a rainbow for healthy eating, and more. Activities vary from week to week. Weather permitting.
Sun 18 Aug	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Wed 21 Aug	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Wed 21 Aug	Zak Morgan	Wednesday, August 21 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. With a background in children’s literature plus a GRAMMY® nomination for his children's music, Zak Morgan brings all of his life experiences and a simple delight in words and music to his live performances. His songs share an exuberant celebration of wordplay and humorous storytelling. He aims to inspire his listeners to enjoy learning for its own sake while providing nonstop entertainment via catchy music and lyrics that make all ages hoot with delight.
Sat 24 Aug	Get close to nature while discovering where food comes from and how plants grow.	Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 2 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday noon – 4 p.m. Get close to nature at the Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden. Discover where food comes from and how plants grow . Pollinate flowers, dissect seeds, see roots growing, compost with worms, create a rainbow for healthy eating, and more. Activities vary from week to week. Weather permitting.
Sat 24 Aug	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Sun 25 Aug	Get close to nature while discovering where food comes from and how plants grow.	Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 2 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday noon – 4 p.m. Get close to nature at the Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden. Discover where food comes from and how plants grow . Pollinate flowers, dissect seeds, see roots growing, compost with worms, create a rainbow for healthy eating, and more. Activities vary from week to week. Weather permitting.
Sun 25 Aug	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Wed 28 Aug	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Wed 28 Aug	Miss Aimee Leigh	Wednesday, August 28 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Miss Aimee Leigh has been thrilling audiences with her hilarious, high-energy children's songs for over a decade. A talented guitar player with a beautiful voice, she will get the crowd moving with her American folk/roots, jazz, and bluegrass music. She has a huge repertoire of original and traditional children's music that will have the whole family dancing and singing along!
Sat 31 Aug	Get close to nature while discovering where food comes from and how plants grow.	Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 2 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday noon – 4 p.m. Get close to nature at the Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden. Discover where food comes from and how plants grow . Pollinate flowers, dissect seeds, see roots growing, compost with worms, create a rainbow for healthy eating, and more. Activities vary from week to week. Weather permitting.
Sat 31 Aug	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Sun 1 Sep	Get close to nature while discovering where food comes from and how plants grow.	Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 2 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday noon – 4 p.m. Get close to nature at the Grunsfeld Children's Growing Garden. Discover where food comes from and how plants grow . Pollinate flowers, dissect seeds, see roots growing, compost with worms, create a rainbow for healthy eating, and more. Activities vary from week to week. Weather permitting.
Sun 1 Sep	Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children.	Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, June 1 – September 1, 2013 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kleinman Family Cove Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families and children. Explore the plants and animals in aquatic habitats. Use scientific tools to look at tiny critters living under water, find out what makes water plants different from land plants, and more.
Sun 1 Sep	Drop by the Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden for hands-on activities related to Japanese arts and culture.	June 2 & 16, July 7 & 21, August 4, September 1 & 15 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Drop by the Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden for hands-on activities related to Japanese arts and culture. Practice using chopsticks, rake miniature dry gardens, make Japanese kites, and more. The free activities vary each time, and are subject to change. June 2: Koinobori (mini carp kites) June 16: Kendama (origami cup & ball) July 7: Samurai Masks July 21: Kabuto (samurai helmets) August 4: Uchiwa (paper fans) September 1: Kimono Paper Dolls September 15: Gyotaku (fish prints)
Sat 7 Sep	Get close to nature and discover where food comes from with fun, free activities at the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden.	Saturdays & Sundays, September 7 – September 29 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden Pollinate flowers, dissect seeds, see roots growing, compost with worms, create a rainbow for healthy eating, and more. Activities vary from week to week and are subject to change.
Sat 7 Sep	Bring a picnic dinner and spend an evening in the Garden! Explore the Dixon Prairie to learn about how prairies grow.	September 7 or 21 5 – 7:30 p.m. More information and to register Explore the Dixon Prairie to learn about how prairies grow, find the plants and animals that call it home, and pot up a prairie plant to take home.
Sun 8 Sep	Get close to nature and discover where food comes from with fun, free activities at the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden.	Saturdays & Sundays, September 7 – September 29 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden Pollinate flowers, dissect seeds, see roots growing, compost with worms, create a rainbow for healthy eating, and more. Activities vary from week to week and are subject to change.
Sat 14 Sep	Get close to nature and discover where food comes from with fun, free activities at the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden.	Saturdays & Sundays, September 7 – September 29 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden Pollinate flowers, dissect seeds, see roots growing, compost with worms, create a rainbow for healthy eating, and more. Activities vary from week to week and are subject to change.
Sun 15 Sep	Drop by the Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden for hands-on activities related to Japanese arts and culture.	June 2 & 16, July 7 & 21, August 4, September 1 & 15 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Drop by the Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden for hands-on activities related to Japanese arts and culture. Practice using chopsticks, rake miniature dry gardens, make Japanese kites, and more. The free activities vary each time, and are subject to change. June 2: Koinobori (mini carp kites) June 16: Kendama (origami cup & ball) July 7: Samurai Masks July 21: Kabuto (samurai helmets) August 4: Uchiwa (paper fans) September 1: Kimono Paper Dolls September 15: Gyotaku (fish prints)
Sun 15 Sep	Get close to nature and discover where food comes from with fun, free activities at the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden.	Saturdays & Sundays, September 7 – September 29 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden Pollinate flowers, dissect seeds, see roots growing, compost with worms, create a rainbow for healthy eating, and more. Activities vary from week to week and are subject to change.
Sat 21 Sep	Get close to nature and discover where food comes from with fun, free activities at the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden.	Saturdays & Sundays, September 7 – September 29 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden Pollinate flowers, dissect seeds, see roots growing, compost with worms, create a rainbow for healthy eating, and more. Activities vary from week to week and are subject to change.
Sat 21 Sep	Bring a picnic dinner and spend an evening in the Garden! Explore the Dixon Prairie to learn about how prairies grow.	September 7 or 21 5 – 7:30 p.m. More information and to register Explore the Dixon Prairie to learn about how prairies grow, find the plants and animals that call it home, and pot up a prairie plant to take home.
Sun 22 Sep	Get close to nature and discover where food comes from with fun, free activities at the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden.	Saturdays & Sundays, September 7 – September 29 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden Pollinate flowers, dissect seeds, see roots growing, compost with worms, create a rainbow for healthy eating, and more. Activities vary from week to week and are subject to change.
Sat 28 Sep	Get close to nature and discover where food comes from with fun, free activities at the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden.	Saturdays & Sundays, September 7 – September 29 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden Pollinate flowers, dissect seeds, see roots growing, compost with worms, create a rainbow for healthy eating, and more. Activities vary from week to week and are subject to change.
Sun 29 Sep	Get close to nature and discover where food comes from with fun, free activities at the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden.	Saturdays & Sundays, September 7 – September 29 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden Pollinate flowers, dissect seeds, see roots growing, compost with worms, create a rainbow for healthy eating, and more. Activities vary from week to week and are subject to change.
Sat 19 Oct	Enjoy a Frightfully Good Time in the Model Railroad Garden!	Saturday, October 19, and Sunday, October 20 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $6 for adults and $4 for children ages 3 to 12. Members save $1. Families are invited to come in costume and trick-or-treat throughout the Model Railroad Garden to celebrate Halloween and the end of the railroad's season at Trains, Tricks & Treats. The Model Railroad Garden will be decorated with spider webs, spiders, ghosts, goblins, and pumpkins, as well as seasonal plant materials. Visitors will see figurines of trick-or-treaters on Main Street, bats and crawly creatures, a graveyard, and more, all tucked among miniature scenes of America's best-loved landmarks and beautiful gardens planted to scale. An array of small treats and treasures can be picked up throughout the Model Railroad Garden. Children will have the opportunity to pot up a Halloween plant. Standard parking fees apply. Event is held weather permitting.
Sun 20 Oct	Enjoy a Frightfully Good Time in the Model Railroad Garden!	Saturday, October 19, and Sunday, October 20 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $6 for adults and $4 for children ages 3 to 12. Members save $1. Families are invited to come in costume and trick-or-treat throughout the Model Railroad Garden to celebrate Halloween and the end of the railroad's season at Trains, Tricks & Treats. The Model Railroad Garden will be decorated with spider webs, spiders, ghosts, goblins, and pumpkins, as well as seasonal plant materials. Visitors will see figurines of trick-or-treaters on Main Street, bats and crawly creatures, a graveyard, and more, all tucked among miniature scenes of America's best-loved landmarks and beautiful gardens planted to scale. An array of small treats and treasures can be picked up throughout the Model Railroad Garden. Children will have the opportunity to pot up a Halloween plant. Standard parking fees apply. Event is held weather permitting.
Sat 26 Oct	Celebrate Halloween at the Garden!	October 26 & 27, 2013 Saturday: 6 – 9 p.m. Earlier hours on Sunday: 4 – 7 p.m. More information Celebrate Halloween, if you dare, at the Garden! Take either the "friendly" or "spooky" path to activities in the Regenstein Center and McGinley Pavilion. Experience family-friendly thrills and chills this year including Mysterious Magic with Dracula, a live show-and-tell of creepy, crawly creatures and then get in the Halloween spirit with Face Painting festivities!
Sun 27 Oct	Celebrate Halloween at the Garden!	October 26 & 27, 2013 Saturday: 6 – 9 p.m. Earlier hours on Sunday: 4 – 7 p.m. More information Celebrate Halloween, if you dare, at the Garden! Take either the "friendly" or "spooky" path to activities in the Regenstein Center and McGinley Pavilion. Experience family-friendly thrills and chills this year including Mysterious Magic with Dracula, a live show-and-tell of creepy, crawly creatures and then get in the Halloween spirit with Face Painting festivities!
Fri 29 Nov	Exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, and through mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks.	November 29, 2013 through January 5, 2014 Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Click here for more info. 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 through more than 80 miniature Chicago-area landmarks, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, the Chinatown Arch, the Art Institute, the South Shore Cultural Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, and much more!
Sat 30 Nov	Exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, and through mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks.	November 29, 2013 through January 5, 2014 Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Click here for more info. 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 through more than 80 miniature Chicago-area landmarks, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, the Chinatown Arch, the Art Institute, the South Shore Cultural Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, and much more!
Sun 1 Dec	Exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, and through mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks.	November 29, 2013 through January 5, 2014 Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Click here for more info. 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 through more than 80 miniature Chicago-area landmarks, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, the Chinatown Arch, the Art Institute, the South Shore Cultural Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, and much more!
Mon 2 Dec	Exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, and through mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks.	November 29, 2013 through January 5, 2014 Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Click here for more info. 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 through more than 80 miniature Chicago-area landmarks, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, the Chinatown Arch, the Art Institute, the South Shore Cultural Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, and much more!
Tue 3 Dec	Exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, and through mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks.	November 29, 2013 through January 5, 2014 Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Click here for more info. 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 through more than 80 miniature Chicago-area landmarks, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, the Chinatown Arch, the Art Institute, the South Shore Cultural Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, and much more!
Wed 4 Dec	Exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, and through mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks.	November 29, 2013 through January 5, 2014 Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Click here for more info. 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 through more than 80 miniature Chicago-area landmarks, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, the Chinatown Arch, the Art Institute, the South Shore Cultural Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, and much more!
Thu 5 Dec	Exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, and through mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks.	November 29, 2013 through January 5, 2014 Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Click here for more info. 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 through more than 80 miniature Chicago-area landmarks, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, the Chinatown Arch, the Art Institute, the South Shore Cultural Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, and much more!
Fri 6 Dec	Exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, and through mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks.	November 29, 2013 through January 5, 2014 Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Click here for more info. 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 through more than 80 miniature Chicago-area landmarks, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, the Chinatown Arch, the Art Institute, the South Shore Cultural Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, and much more!
Sat 7 Dec	Exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, and through mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks.	November 29, 2013 through January 5, 2014 Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Click here for more info. 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 through more than 80 miniature Chicago-area landmarks, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, the Chinatown Arch, the Art Institute, the South Shore Cultural Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, and much more!
Sun 8 Dec	Exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, and through mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks.	November 29, 2013 through January 5, 2014 Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Click here for more info. 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 through more than 80 miniature Chicago-area landmarks, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, the Chinatown Arch, the Art Institute, the South Shore Cultural Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, and much more!
Mon 9 Dec	Exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, and through mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks.	November 29, 2013 through January 5, 2014 Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Click here for more info. 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 through more than 80 miniature Chicago-area landmarks, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, the Chinatown Arch, the Art Institute, the South Shore Cultural Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, and much more!
Tue 10 Dec	Exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, and through mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks.	November 29, 2013 through January 5, 2014 Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Click here for more info. 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 through more than 80 miniature Chicago-area landmarks, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, the Chinatown Arch, the Art Institute, the South Shore Cultural Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, and much more!
Wed 11 Dec	Exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, and through mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks.	November 29, 2013 through January 5, 2014 Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Click here for more info. 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 through more than 80 miniature Chicago-area landmarks, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, the Chinatown Arch, the Art Institute, the South Shore Cultural Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, and much more!
Thu 12 Dec	Exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, and through mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks.	November 29, 2013 through January 5, 2014 Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Click here for more info. 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 through more than 80 miniature Chicago-area landmarks, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, the Chinatown Arch, the Art Institute, the South Shore Cultural Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, and much more!
Fri 13 Dec	Exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, and through mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks.	November 29, 2013 through January 5, 2014 Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Click here for more info. 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 through more than 80 miniature Chicago-area landmarks, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, the Chinatown Arch, the Art Institute, the South Shore Cultural Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, and much more!
Sat 14 Dec	Exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, and through mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks.	November 29, 2013 through January 5, 2014 Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Click here for more info. 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 through more than 80 miniature Chicago-area landmarks, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, the Chinatown Arch, the Art Institute, the South Shore Cultural Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, and much more!
Sun 15 Dec	Exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, and through mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks.	November 29, 2013 through January 5, 2014 Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Click here for more info. 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 through more than 80 miniature Chicago-area landmarks, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, the Chinatown Arch, the Art Institute, the South Shore Cultural Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, and much more!
Mon 16 Dec	Exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, and through mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks.	November 29, 2013 through January 5, 2014 Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Click here for more info. 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 through more than 80 miniature Chicago-area landmarks, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, the Chinatown Arch, the Art Institute, the South Shore Cultural Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, and much more!
Tue 17 Dec	Exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, and through mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks.	November 29, 2013 through January 5, 2014 Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Click here for more info. 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 through more than 80 miniature Chicago-area landmarks, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, the Chinatown Arch, the Art Institute, the South Shore Cultural Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, and much more!
Wed 18 Dec	Exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, and through mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks.	November 29, 2013 through January 5, 2014 Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Click here for more info. 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 through more than 80 miniature Chicago-area landmarks, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, the Chinatown Arch, the Art Institute, the South Shore Cultural Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, and much more!
Thu 19 Dec	Exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, and through mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks.	November 29, 2013 through January 5, 2014 Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Click here for more info. 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 through more than 80 miniature Chicago-area landmarks, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, the Chinatown Arch, the Art Institute, the South Shore Cultural Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, and much more!
Fri 20 Dec	Exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, and through mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks.	November 29, 2013 through January 5, 2014 Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Click here for more info. 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 through more than 80 miniature Chicago-area landmarks, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, the Chinatown Arch, the Art Institute, the South Shore Cultural Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, and much more!
Sat 21 Dec	Exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, and through mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks.	November 29, 2013 through January 5, 2014 Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Click here for more info. 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 through more than 80 miniature Chicago-area landmarks, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, the Chinatown Arch, the Art Institute, the South Shore Cultural Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, and much more!
Sun 22 Dec	Exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, and through mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks.	November 29, 2013 through January 5, 2014 Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Click here for more info. 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 through more than 80 miniature Chicago-area landmarks, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, the Chinatown Arch, the Art Institute, the South Shore Cultural Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, and much more!
Mon 23 Dec	Exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, and through mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks.	November 29, 2013 through January 5, 2014 Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Click here for more info. 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 through more than 80 miniature Chicago-area landmarks, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, the Chinatown Arch, the Art Institute, the South Shore Cultural Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, and much more!
Tue 24 Dec	Exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, and through mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks.	November 29, 2013 through January 5, 2014 Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Click here for more info. 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 through more than 80 miniature Chicago-area landmarks, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, the Chinatown Arch, the Art Institute, the South Shore Cultural Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, and much more!
Thu 26 Dec	Exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, and through mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks.	November 29, 2013 through January 5, 2014 Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Click here for more info. 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 through more than 80 miniature Chicago-area landmarks, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, the Chinatown Arch, the Art Institute, the South Shore Cultural Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, and much more!
Fri 27 Dec	Exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, and through mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks.	November 29, 2013 through January 5, 2014 Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Click here for more info. 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 through more than 80 miniature Chicago-area landmarks, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, the Chinatown Arch, the Art Institute, the South Shore Cultural Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, and much more!
Sat 28 Dec	Exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, and through mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks.	November 29, 2013 through January 5, 2014 Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Click here for more info. 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 through more than 80 miniature Chicago-area landmarks, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, the Chinatown Arch, the Art Institute, the South Shore Cultural Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, and much more!
Sun 29 Dec	Exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, and through mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks.	November 29, 2013 through January 5, 2014 Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Click here for more info. 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 through more than 80 miniature Chicago-area landmarks, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, the Chinatown Arch, the Art Institute, the South Shore Cultural Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, and much more!
Mon 30 Dec	Exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, and through mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks.	November 29, 2013 through January 5, 2014 Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Click here for more info. 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 through more than 80 miniature Chicago-area landmarks, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, the Chinatown Arch, the Art Institute, the South Shore Cultural Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, and much more!
Tue 31 Dec	Exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, and through mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks.	November 29, 2013 through January 5, 2014 Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Click here for more info. 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 through more than 80 miniature Chicago-area landmarks, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, the Chinatown Arch, the Art Institute, the South Shore Cultural Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, and much more!
Wed 1 Jan	Exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, and through mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks.	November 29, 2013 through January 5, 2014 Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Click here for more info. 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 through more than 80 miniature Chicago-area landmarks, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, the Chinatown Arch, the Art Institute, the South Shore Cultural Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, and much more!
Thu 2 Jan	Exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, and through mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks.	November 29, 2013 through January 5, 2014 Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Click here for more info. 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 through more than 80 miniature Chicago-area landmarks, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, the Chinatown Arch, the Art Institute, the South Shore Cultural Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, and much more!
Fri 3 Jan	Exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, and through mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks.	November 29, 2013 through January 5, 2014 Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Click here for more info. 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 through more than 80 miniature Chicago-area landmarks, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, the Chinatown Arch, the Art Institute, the South Shore Cultural Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, and much more!
Sat 4 Jan	Exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, and through mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks.	November 29, 2013 through January 5, 2014 Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Click here for more info. 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 through more than 80 miniature Chicago-area landmarks, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, the Chinatown Arch, the Art Institute, the South Shore Cultural Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, and much more!
Sun 5 Jan	Exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, and through mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks.	November 29, 2013 through January 5, 2014 Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Click here for more info. 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 through more than 80 miniature Chicago-area landmarks, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, the Chinatown Arch, the Art Institute, the South Shore Cultural Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, and much more!