Chicago Botanic Garden Fall 2019

Interested in finding even more programs and activities at the Chicago Botanic Garden? Go to chicagobotanic.org/calendar for a day-by-day listing. Please check our website and social media for any updates or changes to events. Hours Open daily, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. through September 2; 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. September 3 through October 31. On October 16 – 20 and October 23 – 27, the Garden will close at 5 p.m. and will reopen for Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns ticketed guests only at 6 p.m. Dining Through September 2, the Garden View Café is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, and the outdoor Garden Grille is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, weather permitting. Beginning September 3, the Garden View Café is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, and the outdoor Garden Grille is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends, weather permit- ting. The Rose Terrace Beer Garden is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday through September 2; weekends only, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. from September 3 through September 29, weather permitting. TrueJuice at the Fruit & Vegetable Garden is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through September 1; open Monday, September 2. Shopping Through September 2, the Garden Shop is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Beginning September 3, the Shop is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reference The Plant Information Service is open from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday (closed holidays); the phone hotline is available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday, and noon to 4 p.m Saturday and Sunday. Send your plant questions to plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org or call (847) 835-0972. The Lenhardt Library is open from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday and by appointment (closed holidays). Send your reference questions and book renewal requests to library@chicagobotanic.org . Tram Tours Tram tours start at 10 a.m. daily (weather permitting) through October 27; see website for schedule; fee applies. Sunday Shuttle Service to Glencoe Metra The Sundays-only shuttle service meets trains between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. through September 1. Round-trip shuttle tickets are $2. Calendar chicagobotanic.org/calendar Ongoing 12 chicagobotanic.org Fall 2019 Bees & Beyond Through September This Garden-wide program inspires a genuine appreciation for the vital role pollinators play in our everyday lives and in maintaining a healthy, diverse planet. Look for pollinator-themed display gardens and an interactive exhibition, A Pollinator’s Perspective, through September 8. Explore the stunning diversity of pollinators and the ways you can help protect these important creatures. chicagobotanic.org/beesandbeyond Generously supported by Boeing, with additional support by ComEd and Discover Butterflies & Blooms Through September 2 Daily, weather permitting; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; fee applies; free for Garden Plus members and above on Wednesdays, and free every day for President’s Circle members. Discovery Programs in the Thomas English Walled Garden, Malott Japanese Garden, and Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden Through October 6 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Garden Chef Series Saturdays & Sundays, through October 6 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Generously supported by Food Network Magazine Model Railroad Garden: Landmarks of America Through October 13 Daily, weather permitting; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; fee applies; free for Garden Plus members and above on Wednesdays, and free every day for President’s Circle members. Generously supported by Bank of America, with additional support by Grainger Special offer to all Bank of America customers: Buy one ticket for entry to the Model Railroad Garden with any Bank of America identified credit/debit card and get one ticket free (free ticket is equal or lesser value; on-site purchases only). Rose Terrace Beer Garden Through September 29 Enjoy craft beers and light bites in a beautiful setting near the Krasberg Rose Garden. August highlights Thursday, August 22 After Hours Buzz: Bees & Beyond 6 to 8 p.m.; fee applies. Generously supported by Plante Moran Saturday & Sunday, August 24 & 25 Heirloom Fest: Tomatoes & More 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, August 25 Bike the Garden 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Generously supported by NorthShore University HealthSystem