Special Events 2013 Schedule
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Thu 30 May |
Come enjoy the Garden’s first tasting event of the year!  |
THURSDAY, May 30, 2013 Advance: $20 members/$25 nonmembers Day-of: $23 members/$28 nonmembers Parking is per car; free for Garden members. *Must be 21 or older to attend event; valid ID card must be shown. Have a crush on wine? Make an evening of it at the Garden's first tasting event! In the idyllic backdrop of the McGinley Pavilion, sample wines from around the world. Indulge your senses with the range of bouquets. Light fare will be available for purchase as well as wine by the glass.
Participating Wineries
Must be 21 years of age or older with valid identification to attend and participate. By purchasing admission to Grapevines & Wines at the Chicago Botanic Garden you assume all risk of violating the state law if you operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant and further waive and forever release and indemnify the Chicago Botanic Garden, Cook County Forest Preserve, Cook County, Sodexo, and all participating wineries and vendors and their respective members, shareholders, officers and directors, employees, volunteers and agents from any and all liability arising from the use of alcoholic beverages or acts of nature. As a ticket holder to Grapevines & Wines at the Chicago Botanic Garden you assume all risks and dangers of personal injury and all other hazards arising from or related to Grapevines & Wines at the Chicago Botanic Garden whether occurring prior to, during or after said event. For security purposes, you hereby consent to the reasonable inspection of your person and property before entering the event. Chicago Botanic Garden and Sodexo have the authority to refuse service to intoxicated persons. Drink responsibly and use a designated driver. The event is held rain or shine. No pets, no outside food or beverages. All sales are final, no cash value. |
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Sat 1 Jun |
A daylong schedule of activities and programs will explore how people of all ages can protect the earth through awareness and action.  |
Saturday, June 1, 2013 The Chicago Botanic Garden will mark World Environment Day with special programs designed to increase awareness and understanding of the Garden’s conservation work. Lab and horticulture demonstrations, hands-on activities, and a variety of displays will teach visitors of all ages how to apply conservation behaviors in their daily lives. Plastic plant container recycling will be held in Parking Lot 4 and a variety of environmental organizations will be present to interact with visitors. |
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Fri 5 Jul |
Shop among the 80 juried artists on the Esplanade  |
Members' Night A family drop-in activity tent, artist demonstrations and cash bar will be featured. Show your membership card that night and receive a Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival poster. Guests can stroll and shop among the 80 juried artists on the Esplanade who will be selling photography, paintings, ceramics, cement, metal, fiber, wood, jewelry, and much more, all with a botanic theme or made from plant materials. Artists will give interactive demonstrations and booth chats throughout the weekend. Also featured at the Art Festival will be family activities. |
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Sun 15 Sep |
Watch model sailboats race across the North Lake and learn about building and sailing from model sailing enthusiasts.  |
Sunday, September 15 Bring your child (and childlike wonder) and watch model sailboats race across the North Lake! Demonstrations are organized by the Chicago R/C Model Yacht Club and held at the Waterside Terrace on the Esplanade. Admire spectacular views of the North Lake and Smith Fountain as you watch the race, and learn about building and operating model sailboats. |
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Fri 4 Oct |
Preview bulb shopping for members only  |
Friday, October 4, noon – 4 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, October 5 and 6 The Fall Bulb Festival includes the bulb sale and a fall market comprised of various vendors selling things such as hand-made pottery, baked goods, honey, mushrooms, fresh produce, etc. The Woman's Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society presents its annual bulb sale featuring more than 200 varieties of daffodils, tulips, alliums, and other specialty bulbs. The bulbs are shipped directly from Holland, just in time for fall planting. Garden horticulturists and staff offer practical tips and demonstrations on bulb selection and planting. |
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Fri 4 Oct |
Enjoy family activities and shop from more than 200 varieties of daffodils, tulips, alliums, and other specialty bulbs.  |
Friday, October 4, noon – 4 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, October 5 and 6 Click here for more information The Fall Bulb Festival includes the bulb sale and a fall market comprised of various vendors selling things such as hand-made pottery, baked goods, honey, mushrooms, fresh produce, etc. The Woman's Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society presents its annual bulb sale featuring more than 200 varieties of daffodils, tulips, alliums, and other specialty bulbs. The bulbs are shipped directly from Holland, just in time for fall planting. Garden horticulturists and staff offer practical tips and demonstrations on bulb selection and planting. Visitors can enjoy a straw bale maze, gourd display and live music. |
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Thu 10 Oct |
Breweries pour seasonally selected beers at this evening tasting.  |
Thursday, October 10, 2013 Advance: $20 members/$25 nonmembers Day-of: $23 members/$28 nonmembers Parking is per car; free for Garden members. *Must be 21 or older to attend event; valid ID card must be shown.
Welcome the fall season with a cold glass of beer! Oktoberfest celebrations happen throughout Europe, and the Garden will be celebrating locally. Guests check in at McGinley Pavilion and receive a wristband, tasting glass, and tasting sheet. Breweries will pour a few different seasonally selected beers in 2-ounce tastings. Light fare and featured beer by the bottle will be available for purchase. Come to “drink in” the best of the season! Tickets to this event are nonrefundable. Due to the popularity of this event, we encourage you to buy tickets in advance. A confirmation will arrive via e-mail once your order is received. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited. Advance tickets may also be purchased at the Chicago Botanic Garden Information Desk in the Visitor Center. Event will occur rain or shine. If you have questions, please call (847) 835-5440. Must be 21 years of age or older with valid identification to attend and participate. By purchasing admission to Autumn Brews at the Chicago Botanic Garden you assume all risk of violating the state law if you operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant and further waive and forever release and indemnify the Chicago Botanic Garden, Cook County Forest Preserve, Cook County, Sodexo, and all participating breweries and vendors and their respective members, shareholders, officers and directors, employees, volunteers and agents from any and all liability arising from the use of alcoholic beverages or acts of nature. As a ticket holder to Beer in the Garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden you assume all risks and dangers of personal injury and all other hazards arising from or related to Beer in the Garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden whether occurring prior to, during or after said event. For security purposes, you hereby consent to the reasonable inspection of your person and property before entering the event. Chicago Botanic Garden and Sodexo have the authority to refuse service to intoxicated persons. Drink responsibly and use a designated driver. The event is held rain or shine. No pets, no outside food or beverages. All sales are final, no cash value. |
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Sat 19 Oct |
Cleverly costumed canines march the parade route to celebrate Halloween.  |
Spooky Pooch Parade Saturday, October 19, 2013 For two very special hours only, dogs are allowed in the Garden. Cleverly costumed canines march the parade route to celebrate Halloween. Spectators are invited to line the parade route for a barking good time. |
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Sat 26 Oct |
Celebrate Halloween at the Garden!  |
October 26 & 27, 2013 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! |
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Sun 27 Oct |
Celebrate Halloween at the Garden! |
October 26 & 27, 2013 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! |
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Thu 7 Nov |
Join us for the opening night of Fine Art of Fiber, the area's oldest, largest, and most unique fiber art event.  |
Thursday, November 7, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Stunning quilts, lovely knitted artwear, woven wonders, and breathtaking beadwork are among the abundant handcrafted items on view and for sale during the Fine Art of Fiber, held at the Garden's Regenstein Center. The area's oldest, largest, and most unique fiber art event, the Fine Art of Fiber is hosted by Illinois Quilters, Inc., North Suburban NeedleArts Guild, and the Weavers Guild of the North Shore. A complimentary opening night, including early buying privileges, is from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday evening. |
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Fri 8 Nov |
The area's oldest, largest, and most unique fiber art event.  |
Thursday, November 7, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Stunning quilts, lovely knitted artwear, woven wonders, and breathtaking beadwork are among the abundant handcrafted items on view and for sale during the Fine Art of Fiber, held at the Garden's Regenstein Center. The area's oldest, largest, and most unique fiber art event, the Fine Art of Fiber is hosted by Illinois Quilters, Inc., North Suburban NeedleArts Guild, and the Weavers Guild of the North Shore. A complimentary opening night, including early buying privileges, is from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday evening.
For more information, visit http://www.fineartoffiber.org/. There is no fee to attend the Fine Art of Fiber. Parking fees apply for nonmembers. Presented by Illinois Quilters, Inc., North Suburban NeedleArts Guild, and Weavers Guild of the North Shore. |
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Sat 9 Nov |
The area's oldest, largest, and most unique fiber art event. |
Thursday, November 7, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Stunning quilts, lovely knitted artwear, woven wonders, and breathtaking beadwork are among the abundant handcrafted items on view and for sale during the Fine Art of Fiber, held at the Garden's Regenstein Center. The area's oldest, largest, and most unique fiber art event, the Fine Art of Fiber is hosted by Illinois Quilters, Inc., North Suburban NeedleArts Guild, and the Weavers Guild of the North Shore. A complimentary opening night, including early buying privileges, is from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday evening.
For more information, visit http://www.fineartoffiber.org/. There is no fee to attend the Fine Art of Fiber. Parking fees apply for nonmembers. Presented by Illinois Quilters, Inc., North Suburban NeedleArts Guild, and Weavers Guild of the North Shore. |
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Sun 10 Nov |
The area's oldest, largest, and most unique fiber art event. |
Thursday, November 7, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Stunning quilts, lovely knitted artwear, woven wonders, and breathtaking beadwork are among the abundant handcrafted items on view and for sale during the Fine Art of Fiber, held at the Garden's Regenstein Center. The area's oldest, largest, and most unique fiber art event, the Fine Art of Fiber is hosted by Illinois Quilters, Inc., North Suburban NeedleArts Guild, and the Weavers Guild of the North Shore. A complimentary opening night, including early buying privileges, is from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday evening.
For more information, visit http://www.fineartoffiber.org/. There is no fee to attend the Fine Art of Fiber. Parking fees apply for nonmembers. Presented by Illinois Quilters, Inc., North Suburban NeedleArts Guild, and Weavers Guild of the North Shore. |
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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 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! |
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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 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! |
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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 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! |
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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 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! |
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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 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! |
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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 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! |
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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 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! |
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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 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! |
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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 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! |
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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 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! |
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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 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! |
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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 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! |
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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 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! |
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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 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! |
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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 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! |
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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 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! |
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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 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! |
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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 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! |
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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 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! |
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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 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! |
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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 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! |
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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 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! |
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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 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! |
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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 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! |
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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 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! |
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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 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! |
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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 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! |
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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 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! |
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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 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! |
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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 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! |
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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 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! |
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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 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! |
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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 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! |
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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 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! |
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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 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! |
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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 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! |
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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 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! |
Highlights
Viewers will enjoy an exhibition of more than 150 pieces, including quilts, various types of needle arts, knitting, weaving, wearable art, dolls, and jewelry. Sales boutiques offer a similarly wide variety of items for sale, including woven and knitted pieces, artwear, traditional and contemporary quilts, handmade holiday gifts, and much more.
Feb 5 - Oct 20
May 11 - Oct 27
May 15 - Oct 6
May 15 - Oct 6