Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory

Story Time at the Conservatory
2025-04-30 10:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL, 60304, United States
Every Wednesday enjoy stories, songs, and puppets led by our volunteer docents at the Oak Park Conservatory. Enjoy story time in the garden during the summer months.
NEW: Bilingual Story Time on the first Wednesday of each month.

This program is presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. Free with a suggested $5 donation at the door.
Registration links:
April : Register here.
May : Register here.
June : Register here.
July : Register here.
August : Register here.
For all Bilingual Story Time sessions, register here.

Story Time at the Conservatory
2025-05-14 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-05-21 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-05-28 10:00 - 10:30 | Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL, 60304, United States
Every Wednesday enjoy stories, songs, and puppets led by our volunteer docents at the Oak Park Conservatory. Enjoy story time in the garden during the summer months.
NEW: Bilingual Story Time on the first Wednesday of each month.

This program is presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. Free with a suggested $5 donation at the door.
Registration links:
May : Register here.
June : Register here.
July : Register here.
August : Register here.
For all Bilingual Story Time sessions, register here.

TET (Toddler Exploration Time): 2024/2025
2025-05-16 09:30 - 11:15 | Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL, 60304, United States
Young learners (18 months – 5 years) will be delighted with stories, lessons, and crafts led by FOPCON’s education docents at the Oak Park Conservatory. Each month is a different topic. Advanced registration for 9:30-10:15 or 10:30-11:15 is required. Limited to 30 children and their caregivers. FREE.
Themes:
Friday, May 16, 2025. Blooming. Register HERE for 9:30. Register HERE for 10:30.*
*Note: Registration for May has a different format. Access the correct time for your session, and select date on the calendar.

Garden Lecture: Pollinator Perennial Gardening
2025-05-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL, 60304, United States
Do you want to attract more pollinators to your garden? Incorporating perennial plants that attract birds, bees, and butterflies will increase your garden’s biodiversity and enhance its beauty. Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory to learn about gardening with pollinator plants. A Zoom link will be sent out to participants on the day of the lecture. Register here.

Story Time at the Conservatory
2025-06-04 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-06-11 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-06-18 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-06-25 10:00 - 10:30 | Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL, 60304, United States
Every Wednesday enjoy stories, songs, and puppets led by our volunteer docents at the Oak Park Conservatory. Enjoy story time in the garden during the summer months.
NEW: Bilingual Story Time on the first Wednesday of each month.

This program is presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. Free with a suggested $5 donation at the door.
Registration links:
June : Register here.
July : Register here.
August : Register here.
For all Bilingual Story Time sessions, register here.

Discovery Garden Exploration Time 2025
2025-06-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-24 10:00 - 12:00 and 3 more dates
Explore summer in the Discovery Garden! Enjoy hands-on activities led by our garden docents outside. Learn about native Illinois ecosystems and have fun playing in the garden!
June: Pollinators.
July: Water Play
August: In the Dirt
FREE. Register for all sessions here.

Uncorked June 2025
2025-06-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL, 60304, United States
Summertime is the best time to enjoy an evening of music and drinks at the Oak Park Conservatory. Celebrate summer in the Rubinstein Garden with friends under the night sky. Admission includes two drink tickets, an appetizer, and a guided tour of the showrooms.
Tickets are $25. Advance sales only. Tickets will not be sold at the door. FOPCON members receive a 20% discount. Contact operations@fopcon.org for a discount code before registering. Tickets are $25 ($20 for FOPCON Members). Ages 21+
Register HERE. Vendors: Happy Apple Pie Shop & Olive and Well. Music by AcoustiCats.
Upcoming dates:
July 25: Register here. Vendors: Broken Tart & Crumb Crusher Cupcakes. Music by Tim Lowery Trio.
August 22: Register here. Vendors: Empanadus & Todd & Holland Tea Merchants. Music by James Robinson-Parran.
September 26: Registration coming soon. Vendors: Taco Mucho & BlackOut Bakery. Music by The Replays.

Story Time at the Conservatory
2025-07-02 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-07-09 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-07-16 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-07-23 10:00 - 10:30 | Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL, 60304, United States
Every Wednesday enjoy stories, songs, and puppets led by our volunteer docents at the Oak Park Conservatory. Enjoy story time in the garden during the summer months.
NEW: Bilingual Story Time on the first Wednesday of each month.

This program is presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. Free with a suggested $5 donation at the door.
Registration links:
July : Register here.
August : Register here.
For all Bilingual Story Time sessions, register here.

Garden Lecture: Succulents & Cacti 101
2025-07-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL, 60304, United States
Succulents and cacti are remarkable and fascinating houseplants. Their varied native habitats, ranging from the desert to the rainforest, result in challenges for the Midwestern grower. But with their wide range of sizes, their fun, funky forms, and their occasional colorful and unique blooms, they are worth the effort! Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory to learn about succulents and cacti for your home. A Zoom link will be sent out to participants on the day of the lecture. Register here.

Uncorked July 2025
2025-07-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL, 60304, United States
Summertime is the best time to enjoy an evening of music and drinks at the Oak Park Conservatory. Celebrate summer in the Rubinstein Garden with friends under the night sky. Admission includes two drink tickets, an appetizer, and a guided tour of the showrooms.
Tickets are $25. Advance sales only. Tickets will not be sold at the door. FOPCON members receive a 20% discount. Contact operations@fopcon.org for a discount code before registering. Tickets are $25 ($20 for FOPCON Members). Ages 21+
Register HERE. Vendors: Broken Tart & Crumb Crusher Cupcakes. Music by Tom Lowery Trio.
Register for the upcoming dates:
August 22: Register here. Vendors: Empanadus & Todd & Holland Tea Merchants. Music by James Robinson-Parran.
September 26: Registration coming soon. Vendors: Taco Mucho & BlackOut Bakery. Music by The Replays.

Story Time at the Conservatory
2025-08-06 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-08-13 10:00 - 10:30 | Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield, Oak Park, IL, 60304, United States
Every Wednesday enjoy stories, songs, and puppets led by our volunteer docents at the Oak Park Conservatory. Enjoy story time in the garden during the summer months.
NEW: Bilingual Story Time on the first Wednesday of each month.

This program is presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. Free with a suggested $5 donation at the door.
Registration links:
August : Register here.
For all Bilingual Story Time sessions, register here.
