Events for August 2026
Gardens
- Events for August 2026
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History Hike Visitors Center Sunday, July 26, 2pm Free registration required for tour. Cantigny has a parking fee. Have you ever wondered why Cantigny exists? What is the First Division Museum? Who was Robert R. McCormick? Why are there tanks here? How old are the beautiful gardens? Join us for a guided 45-minute walking tour


Bike Tour of the Gardens Wednesday, August 12, 6:30 – 7:30pm Meet your guide in front of the Visitors Center $15 Bob Carr, greenhouse grower at Cantigny, will lead a small group ride, stopping at garden spots along the way to discuss the plantings. Biking through the gardens is only allowed on these tours. One


Accessible Birding Visitors Center Thursday, August 13, 8 am Accessible Birding events at Cantigny aim to make a fun activity available to all. Ideal for those with limited mobility, the outing will last about 90 minutes or maybe a bit longer if we get carried away. Participants should feel free to stay as long as they



History Hike Visitors Center Friday, August 14, 10 am Free registration required for tour. Cantigny has a parking fee. Have you ever wondered why Cantigny exists? What is the First Division Museum? Who was Robert R. McCormick? Why are there tanks here? How old are the beautiful gardens? Join us for a guided 45-minute walking


Greenhouse Tour Friday August 21, 6 pm Meeting Point: Greenhouse Parking Lot (Directions will be provided via email 24 hours prior to the event) $25 (includes one canned or bottled beverage) Prepare to be enchanted by Cantigny’s Fall Preview Greenhouse Tour, led by our esteemed Greenhouse Manager. Delve into the anticipation of the upcoming autumn


Join library staff for National Aviation Day — stories to celebrate those who fly up and away!

