Indulge in all things bacon at the nation’s biggest free bacon festival! This outdoor fest includes food booths, cook-offs, live music, local artists, craft brews and pig-themed contests for all ages.
This brew festival offers unlimited sampling of over 450 craft beers from distilleries along the coast of Lake Michigan. Also try ciders, hard sodas and food and listen to live music.
Tree Janzen, Tree’s Yoga This is a slow class for all ability levels. We’ll integrate mindfulness, breathwork, strength and movement to find a perfect balanced yoga class. Bring your own yoga mat. This is a five-week class: Mondays, September 16, 23 & 30, October 7 & 14 For the full series: $40/GBBG Member; $45/General Public
Played as a scramble - golfers/community members of all levels are welcome. In a scramble, each player tees off on each hole. The best of the tee shots is selected and all players play their second shots from that spot. The best of the second shot is determined, then all play their third shot from
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Ala Aldahneem, ALA, LLC A.L.A. (Aspire. Live. Achieve.) has developed this intro workshop to bring positivity back into your life. It is designed for anyone who yearns to be positive. The workshop helps you become aware of your negative thoughts to start to rewire your brain to be positive. Ala
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
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.