Events for June 2024
- Events for June 2024
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Memorial Day Remembrance with American Legion Post 556
Memorial Day Remembrance with American Legion Post 556
Join American Legion Post 556 in honoring our fallen with a Memorial Day program
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Closed Tuesdays
Closed Tuesdays
Closing one day per week enables maintenance to be performed in high-traffic areas without disrupting the visitor experience.
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Register For Free Parking
Register For Free Parking
Enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October, with advance online registration.
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WEATHER CANCELLATION – Live Music in the Beer Garden
WEATHER CANCELLATION – Live Music in the Beer Garden
Enjoy live music and a drink in our all-new beer garden!
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Outdoor Concert: Rod Tuffcurls & the Bench Press
Outdoor Concert: Rod Tuffcurls & the Bench Press
Cantigny Summer Concert Series Rod Tuffcurls & the Bench Press Parade Field Sunday, June 2, 3-5pm Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press is an exciting cover band from Chicago, entertaining crowds at clubs, festivals, weddings, and other events all across the Midwest since 2008. Their unique song repertoire includes hits ranging from The Beatles to
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CANCELED – Bike Tour of the Gardens
CANCELED – Bike Tour of the Gardens
CANCELED - Bike Tour of the Gardens Tour departs from the Visitors Center Monday, June 3, 6-7:30 pm Ages 10 & up: $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
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Closed Tuesdays
Closed Tuesdays
Closing one day per week enables maintenance to be performed in high-traffic areas without disrupting the visitor experience.
3 events,
Register For Free Parking
Register For Free Parking
Enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October, with advance online registration.
SOLD OUT – June Summer Sing-Along Family Class
SOLD OUT – June Summer Sing-Along Family Class
Enjoy outdoor interactive, parent-child songs, chants, dances, and instrumental jam sessions. Summer sessions are perfect for your children from birth to kindergarten!
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Family Drop-In: D-Day 80th Anniversary
Family Drop-In: D-Day 80th Anniversary
Join us for family-friendly drop-in activities to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
SOLD OUT – Victory Feast: A Culinary Commemoration of D-Day’s 80th Anniversary
SOLD OUT – Victory Feast: A Culinary Commemoration of D-Day’s 80th Anniversary
A tour of Cantigny's new Nothing But Victory exhibit guided by the curator, followed by a culinary journey through Normandy.
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SPACE AVAILABLE – June Summer Sing-Along Family Class
SPACE AVAILABLE – June Summer Sing-Along Family Class
Enjoy outdoor interactive, parent-child songs, chants, dances, and instrumental jam sessions. Summer sessions are perfect for your children from birth to kindergarten!
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“Nothing But Victory” Exhibit Tour
“Nothing But Victory” Exhibit Tour
A guided exploration of an exhibit commemorating one of the most significant events of World War II
Summer Drop-In Days
Summer Drop-In Days
Experience Cantigny’s Summer Drop-In Days, featuring activities with a military theme or French spin every Wednesday and Saturday!
“Nothing But Victory” Exhibit Tour
“Nothing But Victory” Exhibit Tour
A guided exploration of an exhibit commemorating one of the most significant events of World War II
Celebrity Servicemen: Famous Individuals of D-Day
Celebrity Servicemen: Famous Individuals of D-Day
An exploration of six individuals, known primarily for their prominence in Hollywood, and delve into their stories of sacrifice and valor in Normandy
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Outdoor Concert: Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers
Outdoor Concert: Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers
Cantigny Summer Concert Series Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers Parade Field Sunday, June 9, 3-5pm The 2023 Grammy award winner / 2024 Grammy Nominee Dwayne (Dopsie) Rubin hails from one of the most influential Zydeco families in the world. Has performed all over the world. The Louisiana native is known around the world as
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Faces of D-Day: Carlton Barrett
Faces of D-Day: Carlton Barrett
Evening program focusing on a personal account of D-Day as told by a 1st Infantry Regiment brother in arms.
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Closed Tuesdays
Closed Tuesdays
Closing one day per week enables maintenance to be performed in high-traffic areas without disrupting the visitor experience.
3 events,
Register For Free Parking
Register For Free Parking
Enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October, with advance online registration.
Summer Drop-In Days
Summer Drop-In Days
Experience Cantigny’s Summer Drop-In Days, featuring activities with a military theme or French spin every Wednesday and Saturday!
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CANCELED – Military Science: Rockets
CANCELED – Military Science: Rockets
Learn about military rockets, experiment with basic principles of rocketry, and launch different types of model rockets.
Blood Drive
Blood Drive
Blood Drive Visitors Center Parking Lot Thursday, June 13, 12 - 4 pm Please join us for a life-saving blood drive. The Versiti Blood Drive Bus will be onsite on Thursday, June 13 from 12 - 4 pm in front of the Visitors Center. Walk-ins are welcome, but registering is preferred. For this blood drive,
Family Drop In: Cicada-Palooza!
Family Drop In: Cicada-Palooza!
Discover what the magi cicadas have been up to for the last 17 years before their emergence, or make a cicada-inspired craft.
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Family Drop In: Army Birthday
Family Drop In: Army Birthday
Help us celebrate the 249th birthday of the United States Army with an afternoon of activities for the whole family.
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Vintage Baseball
Vintage Baseball
See how the game was played over 100 years ago! Players follow 1850s rules and regulations.
Summer Drop-In Days
Summer Drop-In Days
Experience Cantigny’s Summer Drop-In Days, featuring activities with a military theme or French spin every Wednesday and Saturday!
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Outdoor Concert: Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Outdoor Concert: Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Cantigny Summer Concert Series Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A Stevie Wonder Experience with John-Mark McGaha Parade Field Sunday, June 16, 3-5pm Celebrate the genius and jubilation of Stevie Wonder with acclaimed singer and multi-instrumentalist John-Mark McGaha (The Ray Charles Legacy, Smokey Joe's Cafe). Backed by a phenomenal 7-piece band, McGaha radiates soul, charm, and generosity in
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Drawing the Iris
Drawing the Iris
Drawing the Iris Le Jardin Monday June 17, 5pm - 8pm $75 (includes all materials) Join us for an immersive botanical art class where you'll delve into the allure of irises, a favorite subject of renowned artists like Monet and Van Gogh. Using watercolor pencils, you'll craft your own stunning iris masterpiece to proudly display
Beyond the Beaches: The 1st Infantry Division and Armor in Normandy
Beyond the Beaches: The 1st Infantry Division and Armor in Normandy
Beyond the Beaches: The 1st Infantry Division and Armor in Normandy Visitors Center Theater Monday June 17, 7 pm Free with paid parking Join us for a presentation about the 1st Infantry Division and its associated tank units, analyzing their roles during D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. The speaker will examine the experiences of
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Closed Tuesdays
Closed Tuesdays
Closing one day per week enables maintenance to be performed in high-traffic areas without disrupting the visitor experience.
4 events,
Register For Free Parking
Register For Free Parking
Enjoy free parking at Cantigny every Wednesday, March through October, with advance online registration.
Summer Drop-In Days
Summer Drop-In Days
Experience Cantigny’s Summer Drop-In Days, featuring activities with a military theme or French spin every Wednesday and Saturday!
Book Talk: “Nature is Our Country Club”
Book Talk: “Nature is Our Country Club”
Local author, artist, educator and naturalist Christopher Cudworth visits Cantigny for a presentation based on his latest book.