Chicago Botanic Garden

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Special Events

Winter Fun at the Garden

New to the Garden for Winter 2009 – 2010:
Ice Skating and Snowshoeing!

Check ice skating conditions here

PHOTO: girl ice skatingIce Skating On the Esplanade

Daily, November 27, 2009 – January 3, 2010,
weather permitting
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Weekends, January 9 – 31, and Monday, January 18,
weather permitting
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Bring your ice skates to the Garden this winter and skate on the Esplanade amid the glow of trees strung with thousands of lights. The 40-foot Wonderland Express tree and lawn spheres will remain on the smaller of the two lawns. Check the skating hotline to confirm that the weather will allow skating.

The Garden does not provide ice skates.
Tickets may be purchased at the Visitor Center Information Desk.

Admission:
Adults: $4/$5 nonmember; Children ages 3-12: $2/$3 nonmember

Wonderland Express/Ice skating combo ticket (available on-site, day of event only):
Adults: $10/$13 nonmember; Children ages 3-12: $7/10 nonmember

Ice skating is not included in the free admission for Wonderland Express Exhibition Free Tuesdays. Individual ice skating fee applies on Wonderland Express Exhibition Free Tuesdays.

 

PHOTO: snowshoersSnowshoeing At The Garden

Daily, November 27, 2009 – March 31, 2010,
weather permitting
10 a.m. to sunset

Bring your own snowshoes for a wonderful new way to enjoy winter beauty at the Garden. Snowshoeing is free to all visitors.

The Garden does not provide snowshoes.