Chicago Botanic Garden
Climb a waterfall garden, discover hidden rooms inside an English Walled Garden, cross bridges spanning sparkling lakes, a Japanese Garden and discover a garden with trains chugging across bridges and trestles. The Chicago Botanic Garden opened more than 40 years ago as a beautiful place to visit, and it has matured into one of the world's great living museums and conservation science centers. There’s 27 gardens and four natural areas, uniquely situated on 385 acres on and around nine islands, with six miles of lake shoreline. The Garden also has a renowned Bonsai Collection. Enjoy seasonal festivals, tours by train or on foot, art exhibitions, and lots of ways for families to learn about the wonders of nature.

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EVENTS AT Chicago Botanic Garden
Circus Skills & Play
June 27, 2026 - June 28, 2026
Watch professional jugglers and hula-hoopers from the Actors Gymnasium, then jump in ...
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Circus Skills
August 22, 2026 - August 23, 2026
Back by popular demand. Learn juggling and hula-hooping with hands-on instruction fro...
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Garden Chef Series
June 13, 2026 - August 23, 2026
Learn to cook with garden-fresh ingredients all summer long at the Garden Chef Series...
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The Bubbler is Back
September 12, 2026 - September 13, 2026
Glowby the Bubbler returns for another magical experience....
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