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History Hike Visitors Center Sunday May 31, 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
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October, with advance online registration.
Enjoy interactive, parent-child songs, chants, dances and instrumental jam sessions.
Explore reproduction uniform pieces and equipment, then try an interactive activity to learn more about the life and challenges of a Revolutionary War soldier.
Enjoy interactive, parent-child songs, chants, dances and instrumental jam sessions.
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Date with History Desert Redleg: Artillery Warfare in the First Gulf War Colonel (Retired) L. Scott Lingamfelter Thursday June 4, 6pm Space is limited, advance registration is required. Join us for a presentation by Colonel (Retired) L. Scott Lingamfelter, as he discusses his experience as an artilleryman in the First Gulf War through the lends
Magnolia Sips North Scallop Garden Thursday, June 4, 6:30 pm $75 per person inclusive of tax and service fee Sips Around the States Travel the country — one cocktail at a time — without leaving the beautiful gardens of Cantigny. Led by Cantigny mixologists, this hands-on series will take you on a journey through America’s
Enjoy interactive, parent-child songs, chants, dances and instrumental jam sessions.
See how helmets evolved to keep soldiers safe! Match them to different wars and try our hands-on game.
Enjoy interactive, parent-child songs, chants, dances and instrumental jam sessions.
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
First Division Museum Guided Tour Saturday, June 6, 2 pm Free with Paid Parking Experience the remarkable history of the U.S. Army's oldest and most storied division, the First Infantry Division. This sixty-minute guided tour covers the missions and accomplishments of the men and women of the Big Red One from its inception in World
Sounds of Summer Concert Series Too Much Molly Tank Park June 6, 7 - 9 pm Popular with the LGBTQ+ community, Too Much Molly Band has played for multiple Pride events including North Halsted Market Days, Chicago Pridefest, Backlot Bash and Navy Pier Pride. TMMB was the house band at Make a Wish Foundation's annual
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Accessible Birding Visitors Center Wednesday, June 10, 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
Enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October, with advance online registration.
Explore reproduction uniform pieces and equipment, then try an interactive activity to learn more about the life and challenges of a Revolutionary War soldier.
Join library staff for stories that explore the world of our favorite feathered friends: birds!
Drop in and hang out on the McCormick House south porch for a quick family activity inspired by Col. McCormick’s library!
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Explore the remarkable 250-year history of one of the nation’s oldest Army units
See how soldiers sent messages across battlefields! Explore how communication has changed over time and try our hands-on activity.
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Sounds of Summer Concert Series Wheaton Municipal Band Parade Field June 13, 7 - 9 pm The Wheaton Municipal Band, known as one of the finest of its kind in the United States, presents free concerts on Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm in Memorial Park in downtown Wheaton. The 2026 season begins on June 11
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October, with advance online registration.
Explore reproduction uniform pieces and equipment, then try an interactive activity to learn more about the life and challenges of an American Civil War soldier.
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Bike Tour of the Gardens Wednesday, June 17, 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
Learn about military rockets, experiment with basic principles of rocketry, and launch different types of model rockets.
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Enjoy a themed, multi-course dining experience with drink pairings
History isn’t just something you see, you can smell it too! Match scents to moments from the past in this hands-on activity.
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Sounds of Summer Concert Series Van Wailin Tank Park June 20, 7 - 9 pm Van Wailin’ is Chicago’s ultimate Van Halen Experience, bringing the electrifying energy, precision, and party atmosphere of the legendary rock icons to every stage they hit. With scorching guitar solos, powerhouse vocals, and a rhythm section that drives the heartbeat
Cantigny Jazz Fest Sunday, June 21 11 am - 7 pm Tickets $55 advance tickets (increases to $65 on June 15) $25 youth (17 and under) Free onsite parking Enhanced Access Jazz Lover's Package - $125* This enhanced experience includes Jazz Fest admission, upgraded parking, a private seating area with chairs provided, a food station
Enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October, with advance online registration.
Explore reproduction uniform pieces and equipment, then try an interactive activity to learn more about the life and challenges of a World War I soldier.
Join library staff In the Garden for blooming stories for growing young bookworms!
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Drop in and hang out on the McCormick House south porch for a quick family activity inspired by Col. McCormick’s library!
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
A guided tour of both special exhibits at the McCormick House
History Hike Visitors Center Friday, June 26, 10am 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
See how dogs have supported soldiers on missions over time! Discover the roles of these four-legged heroes and try our hands-on activity.
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
First Division Museum Guided Tour Saturday, June 27, 2 pm Free with Paid Parking Experience the remarkable history of the U.S. Army's oldest and most storied division, the First Infantry Division. This sixty-minute guided tour covers the missions and accomplishments of the men and women of the Big Red One from its inception in World
Sounds of Summer Concert Series DuPage Symphony Orchestra Tank Park June 27, 7 - 9 pm The DuPage Symphony joins the nation-wide celebration of “America 250” with a festive outdoor concert that celebrates the rich history, culture, and peoples of our vast country. Works by iconic American composers such as Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, George
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October, with advance online registration.
Get a close-up look at historical rations, discover the challenges of feeding an army, and learn how today's soldiers stay fueled in the field.
Join library staff for American Tall Tales — stories to celebrate America's 250th!
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Drop in on the south porch for a quick, family-friendly activity inspired by the American Revolution!
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
Agave Plains North Scallop Garden Thursday, July 2, 6:30 pm $75 per person inclusive of tax and service fee Sips Around the States Travel the country — one cocktail at a time — without leaving the beautiful gardens of Cantigny. Led by Cantigny mixologists, this hands-on series will take you on a journey through America’s
Live Music in the Beer Garden South Grove Enjoy live music in our beer garden, located just steps from the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). The beer garden features a nice selection of food, draft beer, wine and cocktails in a beautiful setting. Relax in one of our Adirondack chairs or
