Cantigny Gardens
Upcoming Events, Tours and Workshops
May 6 2010
May 17
Spring Bulb Sale. Get an assortment of bulbs in packages of 25 for just $5! First Division Museum parking lot at 8 am. Free parking.
May 19
Garden Tips & Tastes in the Idea Garden. Bring a lunch and join the fun on the first and third Wednesday each month, at noon. Free, but registration requested at Cantigny.org or (630) 260-8162.
May 25
Cement Face Planter. Join this workshop and create something special for your patio! Class begins at 6:30 pm at the Cantigny Greenhouse (use the Shaffner Road entrance). Cost $25, materials included. Register at Cantigny.org or (630) 260-8162.
May 26
Ask the Grower. Bring a lunch and join this informative Q&A session in the Idea Garden. Free, but registration requested at Cantigny.org or (630) 260-8162.
June 1
Gardens on Location: Perennials. Take a leisurely tour with perennial expert Craig Myroup, from Cantigny Horticulture. Walk departs from the Visitors Center at 9:30 am. Free.
June 2
Garden Tips & Tastes in the Idea Garden. Bring a lunch and join the fun on the first and third Wednesday each month, at noon. Free, but registration requested at Cantigny.org or (630) 260-8162.
June 3
Moms with Tots Stroller Tour: Rose Garden. Walk departs from the Visitors Center at 9:30 am. Free.
June 9
Flower Arranger’s Delight: Demo & Tips. Join Beth Whittington, Cantigny Floral Designer, in the Idea Garden at noon. Free, but registration requested at Cantigny.org or (630) 260-8162.
June 13
Photo Walk in the Gardens. Grab your camera and go for a walk in our vast gardens with one of our Cantigny volunteer photographers! You’ll receive some tips and enjoy general photo chat at a leisurely pace. Depart from the Visitors Center at 2 pm. Free, but registration requested at Cantigny.org or (630) 260-8162.
June 16
Garden Tips & Tastes in the Idea Garden. Bring a lunch and join the fun on the first and third Wednesday each month, at noon. Free, but registration requested at Cantigny.org or (630) 260-8162.
June 23
Ask the Grower. Bring a lunch and join this informative Q&A session in the Idea Garden. Free, but registration requested at Cantigny.org or (630) 260-8162.
June 24
Midsummer’s Eve Twilight Tour. Enjoy a refreshing evening in the Cantigny gardens including wine sampling with Tasting de Vine. Meet at Visitors Center at 6:30 pm. Cost $25. Register at Cantigny.org or (630) 260-8162.
July 1
Moms with Tots Stroller Tour: Idea Garden. Walk departs from the Visitors Center at 9:30 am. Free.
July 6
Gardens on Location: Idea Garden. Take a tour with Cantigny Horticulture’s Jill Weiss, focusing on the highlights of the Idea Garden--The Gardener's Garden. Walk departs from the Visitors Center at 9:30 am. Free.
July 7
Garden Tips & Tastes in the Idea Garden. Bring a lunch and join the fun on the first and third Wednesday each month, at noon. Free, but registration requested at Cantigny.org or (630) 260-8162.
July 11
Photo Walk in the Gardens. Grab your camera and go for a walk in our vast gardens with one of our Cantigny volunteer photographers! Get tips and enjoy general photo chat at a leisurely pace. Depart from the Visitors Center at 2 pm. Free, but registration requested at Cantigny.org or (630) 260-8162.
July 13
Singles Soiree in the Gardens. Join this fun and popular singles event for ages 30 and up! Event begins at Visitors Center at 6:30 pm. Cost $25. Register at Cantigny.org or (630) 260-8162.
July 15
Bringing the Garden Indoors. Enjoy a fun floral design class, learning about flower care and basic design methods to create arrangements that look professional! Class meets at the Greenhouse at 6:30 pm. Program fee is $50 and includes all materials. Register at Cantigny.org or (630) 260-8162.
July 20
Summer Bike Tour of Cantigny Gardens. Departs from Visitors Center at 11 am. Free, but registration requested at Cantigny.org or (630) 260-8162.
July 21
Garden Tips & Tastes in the Idea Garden. Bring a lunch and join the fun on the first and third Wednesday each month, at noon. Free, but registration requested at Cantigny.org or (630) 260-8162.
July 22
Summer Evening at Cantigny. Enjoy a guided stroll through the gardens and the Robert R. McCormick Museum. Afterwards, wine, soft drinks and light refreshments will be served in the library of the mansion. Meet at Visitors Center at 6:30 pm. Cost $30. Register at Cantigny.org or (630) 260-8162.
July 28
Flower Arranger’s Delight: Demo & Tips. Join Beth Whittington, Cantigny Floral Designer, in the Idea Garden at noon. Free, but registration requested at Cantigny.org or (630) 260-8162.
August 3
Gardens on Location: Rose Garden. Take a tour of Cantigny’s famous Rose Garden with perennial expert Craig Myroup, from Cantigny Horticulture. Walk departs from Visitors Center at 9:30 am. Free.
August 3
Sweet & Fiery Garden Tasting Tour. Enjoy a fun and entertaining evening tour of the gardens followed by a reception featuring sweet chocolates and hot chilies paired with complementing wines. Meet at Visitors Center at 6:30 pm. Cost $35. Register at Cantigny.org or (630) 260-8162.
August 4
Garden Tips & Tastes in the Idea Garden. Bring a lunch and join the fun on the first and third Wednesday each month, at noon. Free, but registration requested at Cantigny.org or (630) 260-8162.
August 5
Moms with Tots Stroller Tour: Formal Gardens. Walk departs from the Visitors Center at 9:30 am. Free.
August 8
Photo Walk in the Gardens. Grab your camera and go for a walk in our vast gardens with one of our Cantigny volunteer photographers! Get tips and enjoy general photo chat at a leisurely pace. Depart from the Visitors Center at 2 pm. Free, but registration requested at Cantigny.org or (630) 260-8162.
August 11
Flower Arranger’s Delight: Demo & Tips. Join Beth Whittington, Cantigny Floral Designer, in the Idea Garden at noon. Free, but registration requested at Cantigny.org or (630) 260-8162.
August 18
Garden Tips & Tastes in the Idea Garden. Bring a lunch and join the fun on the first and third Wednesday each month, at noon. Free, but registration requested at Cantigny.org or (630) 260-8162.
August 26
Toast of the Prairie Tour. Join a stroll to Cantigny’s Prairie and Reflection Point where native plants will be blooming bright. Learn about the plantings, then enjoy a sampling of beers (and tasting tips) from a local micro-brewery along with light snacks. Meet at the Visitors Center at 6:30 pm. Cost $25. Register at Cantigny.org or (630) 260-8162.
About Cantigny
Cantigny, part of the Chicago-based McCormick Foundation, is the 500-acre Wheaton (Illinois) estate of Robert R. McCormick. Cantigny Park is home to the McCormick Museum, First Division Museum, formal gardens, picnic grounds, walking trails and a Visitors Center with banquet and dining facilities. More information, including hours, directions and upcoming events is online at
Cantigny.org. Cantigny Golf, adjacent to the park, features a 27-hole championship golf course, full-service clubhouse, Cantigny Golf Academy and the 9-hole Cantigny Youth Links. For more information, visit
CantignyGolf.com.