Garfield Park Conservatory Youth Programs

Story Hours

Join celebrated educators and local leaders for a morning story hour each fourth Saturday of the month during the exhibition at Garfield Park Conservatory.

June 28, 11-11:45 a.m.
Jul. 26, 11-11:45 a.m.
Aug. 23, 11-11:45 a.m.
Sept. 27, 11-11:45 a.m.

Garfield Park Conservatory, follow signs from main entrance in Horticulture Hall
Free

Chapungu Scavenger Hunt

Search among the exciting African sculptures of Chapungu throughout the Conservatory grounds. A prize will be given to the successful hunters.

Sat., May 31, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Sun., June 1, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory, follow signs from main entrance in Horticulture Hall
Free

African Leaf Rubbing

Choose leaves from a variety of African plants to make a beautiful leaf rubbing, and take home your creation.

Sat., June 14, 1-2 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory; follow signs from main entrance in Horticulture Hall
Free

Mask Making

Come and learn about African masks and the stories behind them. Make your own mask to take home.

Sat. July 12, 1-3 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory; follow signs from main entrance in Horticulture Hall
Free

Shekere Making

The whole family can try their hand at percussion instruments from Africa. Make your own shekere out of a real gourd to take home (for a small materials fee, first 100 people).

Sat., Aug. 16, 1-3 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory, follow signs from main entrance in Horticulture Hall
Free demonstration, $3/$4 for make and take

Registration Information

To register for a paid program, please call (773) 638-1766, ext. 20, or print out a registration form from www.garfield-conservatory.org and mail to:
Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance
300 N. Central Park Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60624

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