Chicago Botanic Garden

Support Us — Membership Events

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Save the date for these 2011 event highlights!

Enjoy all four seasons as only members can, with special member discounts and a full calendar of year-round events, exhibits, and programs. Round out each season with Weekend Family Programs; Continuing Education Classes; such Lifestyle Programs as yoga, tai chi, and fitness walks; the American Flower Show Series; and much much more!

For a complete listing of upcoming Garden events, click here.

 

PHOTO: camp treasure hunt

January and February

Camp CBG registration opens 

PHOTO: potted pansies

March

Chicago Flower and Garden Show, Navy Pier, March 5 – 13

PHOTO: tulips

April

Antiques & Garden Fair, April 15 – 17

What's in Bloom? Spring in all its splendor!

PHOTO: blossom

May

 

Member Double Discount Day at the Garden Shop, May 7


Model Railroad Garden opens May 7


Mother's Day brunch, May 8


A Bloomin' Sale and A Bloomin' Festival, May 13 – 15
Exclusive members-only hours on Friday, 1 – 4 p.m.
Open to the public Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.


Malott Japanese Garden Children’s Festival, May 21 – 22

Get a free Mexico Midget tomato plant!

June

World Environment Day, June 4



PHOTO: pepper

June, July, August, and September
Summer hours: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. June 4 – September 5


Carillon Concerts
Monday evenings, June 6 – September 5, 7 p.m.

Music on the Esplanade
Tuesdays, June 7 – August 30, 6 – 8 p.m.

Hot Summer Nights
Thursdays, June 9 – September 1, 6 – 8 p.m.

Garden Chef Series
Saturdays and Sundays, May 21 – October 2

PHOTO: blossom July


Art Festival, July 1 – 3
PHOTO: kite

August

Kite Festival
August 6 – 7, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.


Malott Japanese Garden Summer Festival
August 20 – 21, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Heirloom Tomato Weekend, August 27 – 28

PHOTO: dried flower arrangement

September

Roadside Flower Sale, September 9 – 11
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.


The Great Perennial Divide, September 22

Fall Bulb Festival, September 30 – October 2
Exclusive members only hours on Friday, 10 a.m. – noon

PHOTO: jack-o-lantern

October

Sukkot Family Activities, October 16

 

HallowFest, October 21 – 23

 

Spooky Pooch Parade, October 29

 

Trains, Tricks & Treats, October 29 – 30

PHOTO: cotton bolls

November

Fine Art of Fiber – Showcase of Fiber Arts Show and Sale,
November 3 – 6

Member Double Discount Day
at the Garden Shop,
November 5

Wonderland Express Opens November 25

PHOTO: train

December

Wonderland Express

Hanukkah Dinner

Breakfast With Santa


Supper with Santa

Hot Chocolate with Mrs. Claus