BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Cantigny - ECPv6.15.6//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cantigny.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Cantigny REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T193000 DTSTAMP:20260705T152112 CREATED:20260526T194414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T195146Z UID:10007067-1783620000-1783625400@cantigny.org SUMMARY:America 250 Garden Walk DESCRIPTION:America 250 Garden Walk\nThursday July 9\, 6 pm\nMeet your guide in the Visitors Center\n$25 (includes one canned or bottled beverage) \nWander the gardens\, accompanied by Director of Horticulture Jamie Burghardt\, and absorb the narrative story of this year’s display theme\, America 250. Several key components of modern everyday Americana either debuted or were catapulted into fame by Chicago’s 1893 Columbian exposition. From architecture to snack foods to the democratic sense of what being part of America meant\, the Fair inspires props that are further interpreted with Cantigny’s renowned seasonal summer displays. Discover more about the fabrication of our signature fabric art piece\, Gallantly Streaming\, in the patriotic-colored Upper Garden. Your ticket includes one canned or bottled beverage/refreshment during this 90-minute stroll.\n\nRegister URL:https://cantigny.org/event/america-250-garden-walk/ LOCATION:Visitors Center\, 1s151 Winfield Rd.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60189\, United States CATEGORIES:Gardens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cantigny.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/gallantly-streaming-w.jpg GEO:41.8548881356;-88.1559074237 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Visitors Center 1s151 Winfield Rd. Wheaton IL 60189 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1s151 Winfield Rd.:geo:-88.1559074237,41.8548881356 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T093000 DTSTAMP:20260705T152112 CREATED:20260527T164103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T164143Z UID:10007631-1784275200-1784280600@cantigny.org SUMMARY:Accessible Birding DESCRIPTION:Accessible Birding\nVisitors Center\nFriday\, July 17\, 8 am \nAccessible 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 wish. We will be on firm or hard surfaces — fine for those using canes\, walkers and wheelchairs. We’ll search for birds at a slow and easy pace\, staying fairly close to the Visitors Center. \nBeginning birders are welcome\, and binoculars will be available for borrowing (first come\, first serve). Wheelchairs are also available for sign-out at the Visitors Center information kiosk. \nLimit 15 participants (including caregivers).  All must register (including Cantigny Park members) by using the button below. The $6 program cost includes parking.\n\nRegister \nIf you need assistance with registration\, please call Kristan at 630.260.8162. \nFor more information about birding at Cantigny\, check out these links: \nCantigny.org birding page \nFor information about accessible birding\, check out: \nBirdability.org URL:https://cantigny.org/event/accessible-birding-7-17/ LOCATION:Visitors Center\, 1s151 Winfield Rd.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60189\, United States CATEGORIES:Gardens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cantigny.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Baltimore-Oriole-by-Linda-Petersen-e1774886151576.jpg GEO:41.8548881356;-88.1559074237 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Visitors Center 1s151 Winfield Rd. Wheaton IL 60189 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1s151 Winfield Rd.:geo:-88.1559074237,41.8548881356 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T193000 DTSTAMP:20260705T152112 CREATED:20260319T141625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T141733Z UID:10006849-1784745000-1784748600@cantigny.org SUMMARY:Bike Tour of the Gardens DESCRIPTION:Bike Tour of the Gardens\nWednesday\, July 22\, 6:30 – 7:30pm\nMeet your guide in front of the Visitors Center\n$15 \nBob 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 child (no charge) may be included with each paying adult. \nTour will be canceled if lightning is imminent/present.\n\nRegister URL:https://cantigny.org/event/bike-tour-of-the-gardens-7-22/ LOCATION:Visitors Center\, 1s151 Winfield Rd.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60189\, United States CATEGORIES:Gardens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cantigny.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike-tour2.jpg GEO:41.8548881356;-88.1559074237 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Visitors Center 1s151 Winfield Rd. Wheaton IL 60189 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1s151 Winfield Rd.:geo:-88.1559074237,41.8548881356 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T190000 DTSTAMP:20260705T152112 CREATED:20260316T145145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T010603Z UID:10006853-1784829600-1784833200@cantigny.org SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Amy McCormick's Art Collection DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT – Amy McCormick’s Art Collection\nThursday July 23\, 6 pm\nMeet your guide in the Visitors Center\n$25 (includes one canned or bottled beverage) \nJoin us for an evening at the McCormick House. Will Buhlig\, the Director of the McCormick House\, will be your guide as you learn more about Colonel McCormick’s first wife\, Amy\, and her love of art. You’ll see pieces from her collection up close\, as well as art that Amy painted over the course of her life and learn more about how impressionism influenced her collecting and painting. Your ticket includes one canned or bottled beverage. URL:https://cantigny.org/event/amy-mccormicks-art-collection-2/ LOCATION:Visitors Center\, 1s151 Winfield Rd.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60189\, United States CATEGORIES:Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cantigny.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/amy-mcc-portrait.jpg GEO:41.8548881356;-88.1559074237 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Visitors Center 1s151 Winfield Rd. Wheaton IL 60189 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1s151 Winfield Rd.:geo:-88.1559074237,41.8548881356 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260726T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260726T150000 DTSTAMP:20260705T152112 CREATED:20260409T185400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T185548Z UID:10007198-1785074400-1785078000@cantigny.org SUMMARY:History Hike DESCRIPTION:History Hike\nVisitors Center\nSunday\, July 26\, 2pm\nFree registration required for tour. Cantigny has a parking fee. \nHave 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 of the park to learn more! Your guide will share some of their favorite stories about Cantigny and the McCormick family on a visit to some of the most interesting and beautiful locations around the park.\n\nRegister \nGuests can meet their guide in front of the Cantigny Park Visitors Center. \nThis program will not run in inclement weather.  URL:https://cantigny.org/event/history-hike-7-26/ LOCATION:Visitors Center\, 1s151 Winfield Rd.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60189\, United States CATEGORIES:Gardens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cantigny.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/history-hike.jpg GEO:41.8548881356;-88.1559074237 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Visitors Center 1s151 Winfield Rd. Wheaton IL 60189 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1s151 Winfield Rd.:geo:-88.1559074237,41.8548881356 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T193000 DTSTAMP:20260705T152112 CREATED:20260319T141657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T141739Z UID:10006850-1786559400-1786563000@cantigny.org SUMMARY:Bike Tour of the Gardens DESCRIPTION:Bike Tour of the Gardens\nWednesday\, August 12\, 6:30 – 7:30pm\nMeet your guide in front of the Visitors Center\n$15 \nBob 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 child (no charge) may be included with each paying adult. \nTour will be canceled if lightning is imminent/present.\n\nRegister URL:https://cantigny.org/event/bike-tour-of-the-gardens-8-12/ LOCATION:Visitors Center\, 1s151 Winfield Rd.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60189\, United States CATEGORIES:Gardens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cantigny.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bike-tour2.jpg GEO:41.8548881356;-88.1559074237 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Visitors Center 1s151 Winfield Rd. Wheaton IL 60189 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1s151 Winfield Rd.:geo:-88.1559074237,41.8548881356 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T093000 DTSTAMP:20260705T152112 CREATED:20260527T164137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T164137Z UID:10007632-1786608000-1786613400@cantigny.org SUMMARY:Accessible Birding DESCRIPTION:Accessible Birding\nVisitors Center\nThursday\, August 13\, 8 am \nAccessible 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 wish. We will be on firm or hard surfaces — fine for those using canes\, walkers and wheelchairs. We’ll search for birds at a slow and easy pace\, staying fairly close to the Visitors Center. \nBeginning birders are welcome\, and binoculars will be available for borrowing (first come\, first serve). Wheelchairs are also available for sign-out at the Visitors Center information kiosk. \nLimit 15 participants (including caregivers).  All must register (including Cantigny Park members) by using the button below. The $6 program cost includes parking.\n\nRegister \nIf you need assistance with registration\, please call Kristan at 630.260.8162. \nFor more information about birding at Cantigny\, check out these links: \nCantigny.org birding page \nFor information about accessible birding\, check out: \nBirdability.org URL:https://cantigny.org/event/accessible-birding-8-13-2/ LOCATION:Visitors Center\, 1s151 Winfield Rd.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60189\, United States CATEGORIES:Gardens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cantigny.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/summer-hero-ducks.jpg GEO:41.8548881356;-88.1559074237 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Visitors Center 1s151 Winfield Rd. Wheaton IL 60189 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1s151 Winfield Rd.:geo:-88.1559074237,41.8548881356 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T110000 DTSTAMP:20260705T152112 CREATED:20260409T185514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T185514Z UID:10007199-1786701600-1786705200@cantigny.org SUMMARY:History Hike DESCRIPTION:History Hike\nVisitors Center\nFriday\, August 14\, 10 am\nFree registration required for tour. Cantigny has a parking fee. \nHave 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 of the park to learn more! Your guide will share some of their favorite stories about Cantigny and the McCormick family on a visit to some of the most interesting and beautiful locations around the park.\n\nRegister \nGuests can meet their guide in front of the Cantigny Park Visitors Center. \nThis program will not run in inclement weather.  URL:https://cantigny.org/event/history-hike-8-14/ LOCATION:Visitors Center\, 1s151 Winfield Rd.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60189\, United States CATEGORIES:Gardens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cantigny.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/history-hike.jpg GEO:41.8548881356;-88.1559074237 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Visitors Center 1s151 Winfield Rd. Wheaton IL 60189 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1s151 Winfield Rd.:geo:-88.1559074237,41.8548881356 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T190000 DTSTAMP:20260705T152112 CREATED:20260526T195245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T195245Z UID:10007068-1789063200-1789066800@cantigny.org SUMMARY:America 250 Garden Walk DESCRIPTION:America 250 Garden Walk\nThursday September 10\, 6 pm\nMeet your guide in front of the Visitors Center\n$25 (includes one canned or bottled beverage) \nWander the gardens\, accompanied by Director of Horticulture Jamie Burghardt\, and absorb the narrative story of this year’s display theme\, America 250. Several key components of modern everyday Americana either debuted or were catapulted into fame by Chicago’s 1893 Columbian exposition. From architecture to snack foods to the democratic sense of what being part of America meant\, the Fair inspires props that are further interpreted with Cantigny’s renowned seasonal summer displays. Discover more about the fabrication of our signature fabric art piece\, Gallantly Streaming\, in the patriotic-colored Upper Garden. Your ticket includes one canned or bottled beverage/refreshment during this 90-minute stroll.\n\nRegister URL:https://cantigny.org/event/america-250-garden-walk-2/ LOCATION:Visitors Center\, 1s151 Winfield Rd.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60189\, United States CATEGORIES:Gardens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cantigny.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/gallantly-streaming-w.jpg GEO:41.8548881356;-88.1559074237 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Visitors Center 1s151 Winfield Rd. Wheaton IL 60189 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1s151 Winfield Rd.:geo:-88.1559074237,41.8548881356 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T150000 DTSTAMP:20260705T152112 CREATED:20260409T185629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T185629Z UID:10007200-1789308000-1789311600@cantigny.org SUMMARY:History Hike DESCRIPTION:History Hike\nVisitors Center\nSunday\, September 13\, 2 pm\nFree registration required for tour. Cantigny has a parking fee. \nHave 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 of the park to learn more! Your guide will share some of their favorite stories about Cantigny and the McCormick family on a visit to some of the most interesting and beautiful locations around the park.\n\nRegister \nGuests can meet their guide in front of the Cantigny Park Visitors Center. \nThis program will not run in inclement weather.  URL:https://cantigny.org/event/history-hike-9-13/ LOCATION:Visitors Center\, 1s151 Winfield Rd.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60189\, United States CATEGORIES:Gardens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cantigny.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/history-hike.jpg GEO:41.8548881356;-88.1559074237 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Visitors Center 1s151 Winfield Rd. Wheaton IL 60189 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1s151 Winfield Rd.:geo:-88.1559074237,41.8548881356 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR