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Chicago Botanic Garden

1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe, IL 60022 Visit Map
(847) 835-6801

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

 

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June

Music on the Esplanade - Callaloo

June 25, 2025
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
2
July

Music on the Esplanade - Jonas Friddle Trio

July 2, 2025
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
14
July

Music on the Esplanade - Kaleidoscope Eyes - Beatles Tribute

July 14, 2025
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
21
July

Music on the Esplanade-The Jolly Ringwalds

July 21, 2025
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
30
July

Music on the Esplanade - The Donna Herula Band

July 30, 2025
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
4
Aug

Music on the Esplanade - Fernandez & Kimball

August 4, 2025
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
11
Aug

Music on the Esplanade - Brass From The Past

August 11, 2025
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
18
Aug

Music on the Esplanade - Saturday June Band

August 18, 2025
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
27
Aug

Music on the Esplanade - Topology Swing Machine

August 27, 2025
Watch the sunset, and unwind with live music on the Esplanade. You are encouraged to ... MORE
7
June

Patterned by Nature - From Polka Dot to Stripes - Nature's got Style

June 7, 2025 - September 21, 2025
This summer, celebrate the universal attraction to patterns through playfully planted... MORE
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