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Chicago Botanic Garden
The Chicago Botanic Garden is a 385-acre living plant museum featuring 24 display gardens and four natural areas, uniquely situated on nine islands...
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Coupons (1)The Lurie Garden in Millennium Park
Columbus Drive and Monroe Street, ChicagoThe Lurie Garden in Chicago's Millennium Park, offers a variety of free family workshops throughout the year. An urban model of responsible horticulture,...
Events (5) Morton Arboretum
Explore 1,700 acres of plants and trees. Walk, run or bike nine miles of paved roads or hike 16 miles of trails. There is a Children's Garden and Maze...
Comments (1) Events (2) Garfield Park Conservatory
The Elizabeth Morse Children's Garden is separate from the rest of the garden, so kids can go down the vine tube slide, climb a giant seed or crank...
Comments (1) Events (2) Chicago Botanic Garden's Kite Festival
Members of the Chicago Fire Kite Team perform sport kite ballet and precision flying demonstrations. Kids can participate in the "Kids Mad Dash" at...
Events (1) Taltree Arboretum & Gardens
Explore 360 acres of woodlands, savannas, wetlands and prairies. Hike through trails and gardens featuring native trees and plants.
Events (1) Oak Park Conservatory
Birds, fish and turtles are a highlight at this conservatory. Visit the fern room, tropical room and desert room. Kids can also visit the...
Events (1) Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden
This 155-acre outdoor living museum has specialty gardens plus beautiful trees, shrubs and wooded areas. Two miles of accessible paved paths, four...
Bird Haven Greenhouse
A Joliet Park District facility located in Pilcher Park. It consists of four greenhouses that are open to the public with outdoor gardens. There are...
Friendship Park Conservatory
395 Algonquin Road, Des PlainesVisit the three-story indoor atrium and 15 acres of outdoor gardens.
