Join us and welcome back Transit Authority, the band that helped us kick off the fundraising campaign for the Schneider Family Grand Garden! This premier Chicago tribute band will have you on your feet. Delicious food from area restaurants and botanical cocktails will be available for purchase. Tickets on sale Saturday, August 10.
Chef Shelly Platten, Healthy Chef Shell, LLC Have you heard about the “Meatless Mondays” movement? Not only is it better for your health, but it can also positively impact the environment (and your wallet). Whether you are looking to add more vegetarian meals for these reasons or simply want to add some delicious and different
Thursdays, September 5, 12, 19 & 26 Betty Pearson, Former GBBG Staff Looking to pick up new writing skills or hone your current writing abilities? Through the inspiration of the Garden, you will become engaged in creating prose and poetry that you never knew you could create. Learn how to let your senses and talents
Come out to the longest-running Oktoberfest in the Midwest for four days of fun. Celebrate this German tradition with beer, food and camaraderie.
Fun activities for kids of all ages include pumpkin carving and decorating, tractor maze, scarecrow making, amusement rides and more! Come hungry and ready to shop! Many of your favorite State Fair vendors are open during Harvest Fair, including The Micro, featuring almost 50 craft beers. The Farmers Market features everything from fall decorations to
Get ready for a celebration of the state's fruit at this fun fest. Experience three miles of shopping, a huge Sunday parade and cranberry marsh tours. Also nibble on Cranberries Jubilee, pancakes with cranberry syrup, cranberry cream puffs and even deep-fried cranberries on a stick.
Get ready for a celebration of the state’s fruit at this fun fest. Experience three miles of shopping, a huge Sunday parade and cranberry marsh tours. Also nibble on Cranberries Jubilee, pancakes with cranberry syrup, cranberry cream puffs and even deep-fried cranberries on a stick.
Join the crowd of over 12,000 that pack in Torpy Park for signature beef sandwiches. There’s also a 5K and 10K Rump Roast Run.
9:00 am – 4:00 pm Free for the whole family Join us for our annual celebration commemorating when the Garden first opened its doors to the community! Enjoy fun activities for children of all ages including wagon rides, face painting and live family-friendly entertainment, shop fall plant sales and see displays by local garden clubs.
The World Dairy Expo serves as a forum for dairy producers, companies, organizations and other dairy enthusiasts to come together to show animals, exchange ideas, knowledge, technology and commerce. Watch animal competitions, sample dairy delights and meet animals in person.