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SUMMARY:Uncorked July 2025
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTickets 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+ \nRegister HERE. Vendors: Broken Tart & Crumb Crusher Cupcakes. Music by Tom Lowery Trio. \nRegister for the upcoming dates: \nAugust 22: Register here. Vendors: Empanadus & Todd & Holland Tea Merchants. Music by James Robinson-Parran. \nSeptember 26: Registration coming soon. Vendors: Taco Mucho & BlackOut Bakery. Music by The Replays.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/uncorked-july-2025/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,General,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T100000
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SUMMARY:Discovery Garden Exploration Time 2025
DESCRIPTION: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! \nJune:  Pollinators. \nJuly:  Water Play \nAugust:  In the Dirt \nFREE. Register for all sessions here.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/discovery-garden-exploration-time-2025/2025-07-31/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T174958
CREATED:20250312T160416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T160625Z
UID:10001490-1754560800-1754568000@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Discovery Garden Exploration Time 2025
DESCRIPTION: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! \nJune:  Pollinators. \nJuly:  Water Play \nAugust:  In the Dirt \nFREE. Register for all sessions here.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/discovery-garden-exploration-time-2025/2025-08-07/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T174958
CREATED:20250312T160416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T160625Z
UID:10001491-1755165600-1755172800@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Discovery Garden Exploration Time 2025
DESCRIPTION: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! \nJune:  Pollinators. \nJuly:  Water Play \nAugust:  In the Dirt \nFREE. Register for all sessions here.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/discovery-garden-exploration-time-2025/2025-08-14/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T174958
CREATED:20250312T160416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T160625Z
UID:10001492-1755770400-1755777600@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Discovery Garden Exploration Time 2025
DESCRIPTION: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! \nJune:  Pollinators. \nJuly:  Water Play \nAugust:  In the Dirt \nFREE. Register for all sessions here.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/discovery-garden-exploration-time-2025/2025-08-21/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T174958
CREATED:20250311T185952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T162622Z
UID:10001473-1755885600-1755892800@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Uncorked August 2025
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTickets 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+ \nRegister HERE. Vendors: Empanadus & Todd & Holland Tea Merchants. Music by James Robinson-Parran. \nRegister for the upcoming dates: \nSeptember 26: Registration coming soon. Vendors: Taco Mucho & BlackOut Bakery. Music by The Replays.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/uncorked-august-2025/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,General,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T174958
CREATED:20250312T160416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T160625Z
UID:10001493-1756375200-1756382400@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Discovery Garden Exploration Time 2025
DESCRIPTION: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! \nJune:  Pollinators. \nJuly:  Water Play \nAugust:  In the Dirt \nFREE. Register for all sessions here.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/discovery-garden-exploration-time-2025/2025-08-28/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T113000
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CREATED:20250819T150538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T150538Z
UID:10001501-1757237400-1757244600@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Fall Plant and Tool Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Join other gardeners and share your favorite plants and tools at the Fall Plant and Tool Exchange. Save your garden plastic pots and drop them off at our Garden Pot Return so they can be reused and kept out of landfills. Please bring at least one plant to participate in the plant exchange. Ages 18+ \nDrop Off\, 9:30-10:30A \nPick Up\, 11:00-11:30A \nRegister here.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/fall-plant-and-tool-exchange-2/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Community Events,Featured Events,General,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T111500
DTSTAMP:20260430T174958
CREATED:20250819T164326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T152005Z
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SUMMARY:TET (Toddler Exploration Time): 2025/2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThemes: \nSeptember 19\, 2025.  Fall Seeds. \nOctober 17\, 2025.  Night Flyers. \nNovember 21\, 2025.  Treeing Around. \nJanuary 16\, 2025.  Frosty. \nFebruary 20\, 2025.  What’s That Sound? \nMarch 20\, 2025.  Pitter\, Patter\, Splash. \n  \nRegistration Links: \nSeptember – November 2025: \nRegister HERE for 9:30. \nRegister HERE for 10:30. \n  \nJanuary – March 2026: \nRegister HERE for 9:30. \nRegister HERE for 10:30. \n 
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/tet-toddler-exploration-time-2025-2026/2025-09-19/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,For Children,General,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T174958
CREATED:20250311T190034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T154142Z
UID:10001474-1758909600-1758916800@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Uncorked September 2025
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTickets 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+ \nRegistration Full. Vendors: Taco Mucho & BlackOut Bakery. Music by The Replays.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/uncorked-september-2025/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,General,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T111500
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CREATED:20250819T164326Z
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SUMMARY:TET (Toddler Exploration Time): 2025/2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThemes: \nSeptember 19\, 2025.  Fall Seeds. \nOctober 17\, 2025.  Night Flyers. \nNovember 21\, 2025.  Treeing Around. \nJanuary 16\, 2025.  Frosty. \nFebruary 20\, 2025.  What’s That Sound? \nMarch 20\, 2025.  Pitter\, Patter\, Splash. \n  \nRegistration Links: \nSeptember – November 2025: \nRegister HERE for 9:30. \nRegister HERE for 10:30. \n  \nJanuary – March 2026: \nRegister HERE for 9:30. \nRegister HERE for 10:30. \n 
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/tet-toddler-exploration-time-2025-2026/2025-10-17/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,For Children,General,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T111500
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CREATED:20250819T164326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T152005Z
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SUMMARY:TET (Toddler Exploration Time): 2025/2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThemes: \nSeptember 19\, 2025.  Fall Seeds. \nOctober 17\, 2025.  Night Flyers. \nNovember 21\, 2025.  Treeing Around. \nJanuary 16\, 2025.  Frosty. \nFebruary 20\, 2025.  What’s That Sound? \nMarch 20\, 2025.  Pitter\, Patter\, Splash. \n  \nRegistration Links: \nSeptember – November 2025: \nRegister HERE for 9:30. \nRegister HERE for 10:30. \n  \nJanuary – March 2026: \nRegister HERE for 9:30. \nRegister HERE for 10:30. \n 
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/tet-toddler-exploration-time-2025-2026/2025-11-21/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,For Children,General,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T111500
DTSTAMP:20260430T174958
CREATED:20260108T175135Z
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SUMMARY:TET (Toddler Exploration Time): 2025/2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThemes: \nJanuary 16\, 2025.  Frosty. \nFebruary 20\, 2025.  What’s That Sound? \nMarch 20\, 2025.  Pitter\, Patter\, Splash. \nApril 17\, 2026.  Spring Fling.* \nMay 15\, 2026. Busy Bees.* \n  \nRegistration Links: \nJanuary – March 2026: \nRegister HERE for 9:30. \nRegister HERE for 10:30. \n*Registration for April and May available March 2026. \n 
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/tet-toddler-exploration-time-2025-2026-2/2026-01-16/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,For Children,General,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T111500
DTSTAMP:20260430T174958
CREATED:20260108T175135Z
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SUMMARY:TET (Toddler Exploration Time): 2025/2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThemes: \nJanuary 16\, 2025.  Frosty. \nFebruary 20\, 2025.  What’s That Sound? \nMarch 20\, 2025.  Pitter\, Patter\, Splash. \nApril 17\, 2026.  Spring Fling.* \nMay 15\, 2026. Busy Bees.* \n  \nRegistration Links: \nJanuary – March 2026: \nRegister HERE for 9:30. \nRegister HERE for 10:30. \n*Registration for April and May available March 2026. \n 
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/tet-toddler-exploration-time-2025-2026-2/2026-02-20/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,For Children,General,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T111500
DTSTAMP:20260430T174958
CREATED:20260303T180635Z
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UID:10001675-1773999000-1774005300@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:TET (Toddler Exploration Time): 2025/2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThemes: \nJanuary 16\, 2026.  Frosty. \nFebruary 20\, 2026.  What’s That Sound? \nMarch 20\, 2026.  Pitter\, Patter\, Splash. \nApril 17\, 2026.  Spring Fling. \nMay 15\, 2026. Busy Bees. \n  \nRegistration Links: \nMarch 2026: \nRegister HERE for 9:30. \nRegister HERE for 10:30. \nApril – May 2026: \nRegister HERE for 9:30. \nRegister HERE for 10:30.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/tet-toddler-exploration-time-2025-2026-3/2026-03-20/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260412
DTSTAMP:20260430T174958
CREATED:20250304T162204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T191720Z
UID:10001454-1775865600-1775951999@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:2026 Plant Sale Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:Announcing the 2026 Plant Sale! Almost half of our selection is NEW! We have many of your long-time favorites as well. Members receive two weeks of priority shopping. \n2026 Plant Sale Key Dates: \n\n\n\n\n\nMembers Only Sale: March 28\, 2026\nSale Opens to the Public: April 11\, 2026\nSale Closes: April 26\, 2026\nPickup Days: May 4-7\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more details\, access our Plant Sale page here.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/plant-sale-2026-kickoff/
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Community Events,Featured Events,Upcoming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T111500
DTSTAMP:20260430T174958
CREATED:20260303T180635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T180717Z
UID:10001676-1776418200-1776424500@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:TET (Toddler Exploration Time): 2025/2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThemes: \nJanuary 16\, 2026.  Frosty. \nFebruary 20\, 2026.  What’s That Sound? \nMarch 20\, 2026.  Pitter\, Patter\, Splash. \nApril 17\, 2026.  Spring Fling. \nMay 15\, 2026. Busy Bees. \n  \nRegistration Links: \nMarch 2026: \nRegister HERE for 9:30. \nRegister HERE for 10:30. \nApril – May 2026: \nRegister HERE for 9:30. \nRegister HERE for 10:30.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/tet-toddler-exploration-time-2025-2026-3/2026-04-17/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T174958
CREATED:20260121T192048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T142723Z
UID:10001607-1777197600-1777206600@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:2026 KidsFest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for KidsFest\, the popular family event sponsored by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory.  \nHelp us celebrate Earth Day! Celebrate the wonders of our planet with activities from our partners: Trailside Museum\, University of IL Extension\, Brookfield Zoo\, and the Oak Park Public Library\, and Northern Illinois Raptor Rehabilitation. \nTickets are required for this free event.  \nRegister for your preferred session: \n10:00 am: Registration full. \n10:30 am: Registration full. \n11:00 am: Registration full. \n11:30 am: Register here. \n12:00 pm: Register here.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/2026-kidsfest/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Community Events,Featured Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T111500
DTSTAMP:20260430T174958
CREATED:20260303T180635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T180717Z
UID:10001677-1778837400-1778843700@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:TET (Toddler Exploration Time): 2025/2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThemes: \nJanuary 16\, 2026.  Frosty. \nFebruary 20\, 2026.  What’s That Sound? \nMarch 20\, 2026.  Pitter\, Patter\, Splash. \nApril 17\, 2026.  Spring Fling. \nMay 15\, 2026. Busy Bees. \n  \nRegistration Links: \nMarch 2026: \nRegister HERE for 9:30. \nRegister HERE for 10:30. \nApril – May 2026: \nRegister HERE for 9:30. \nRegister HERE for 10:30.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/tet-toddler-exploration-time-2025-2026-3/2026-05-15/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T174958
CREATED:20250205T165702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T173511Z
UID:10001453-1779010200-1779017400@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Spring Plant and Tool Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Plant swap at the Conservatory! Join other gardeners and share your favorite plants and extra tools at the annual spring exchange.  Please bring at least one healthy plant from your garden or a house plant to participate in the swap. Be sure to label your plants. You can bring as many as you like! Advanced registration is required. Register here. \nDrop Off\, 9:30-10:30 am \nPick Up\, 11:00-11:30 am \n  \nHelp keep plastic pots out of our landfills – save your garden plastic pots from the Annual Plant Sale and return them for reuse.  \n 
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/spring-plant-and-tool-exchange/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Community Events,Featured Events,General,Upcoming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T174958
CREATED:20260121T193907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T182741Z
UID:10001643-1780567200-1780574400@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Discovery Garden Exploration Time 2026
DESCRIPTION: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! Please register in advance. Free event. \nJune:  Pollinators. \nJuly:  Water Play \nAugust:  In the Dirt \nRegister for all sessions here. \n 
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/discovery-garden-exploration-time-2026/2026-06-04/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T174958
CREATED:20260121T193907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T182741Z
UID:10001644-1781172000-1781179200@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Discovery Garden Exploration Time 2026
DESCRIPTION: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! Please register in advance. Free event. \nJune:  Pollinators. \nJuly:  Water Play \nAugust:  In the Dirt \nRegister for all sessions here. \n 
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/discovery-garden-exploration-time-2026/2026-06-11/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fopcon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Spring-Open-House-scaled-e1741795430247.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T174958
CREATED:20260121T193907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T182741Z
UID:10001645-1781776800-1781784000@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Discovery Garden Exploration Time 2026
DESCRIPTION: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! Please register in advance. Free event. \nJune:  Pollinators. \nJuly:  Water Play \nAugust:  In the Dirt \nRegister for all sessions here. \n 
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/discovery-garden-exploration-time-2026/2026-06-18/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fopcon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Spring-Open-House-scaled-e1741795430247.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T174959
CREATED:20260121T193907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T182741Z
UID:10001646-1782381600-1782388800@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Discovery Garden Exploration Time 2026
DESCRIPTION: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! Please register in advance. Free event. \nJune:  Pollinators. \nJuly:  Water Play \nAugust:  In the Dirt \nRegister for all sessions here. \n 
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/discovery-garden-exploration-time-2026/2026-06-25/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fopcon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Spring-Open-House-scaled-e1741795430247.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T174959
CREATED:20260121T194838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T191455Z
UID:10001657-1782496800-1782504000@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Uncorked 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. Presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory.  Admission includes two drink tickets\, an appetizer\, and a guided tour of the showrooms. \nTickets 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) \nDetails: \nJune 26: Featuring music by Petra Nuis. Food provided by Cafe Cubano. Artisan: Aunt Diana’s Old Fashioned Fudge. Register here. \nJuly 24: Featuring music by Meisha Herron. Food provided by Happy Apple Pie Shop. Artisan: Todd and Holland. Register here. \nAugust 21: Featuring music by Rosemary Szurko Trio. Food provided by Taco Mucho. Artisan: Karma and Spice. Register here. \nSeptember 18: Featuring music by The Replays. Food provided by Grape Leaves. Artisan: River Forest Chocolates. Register here.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/uncorked-june-2026/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,General,Upcoming Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T174959
CREATED:20260121T193907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T182741Z
UID:10001647-1782986400-1782993600@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Discovery Garden Exploration Time 2026
DESCRIPTION: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! Please register in advance. Free event. \nJune:  Pollinators. \nJuly:  Water Play \nAugust:  In the Dirt \nRegister for all sessions here. \n 
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/discovery-garden-exploration-time-2026/2026-07-02/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fopcon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Spring-Open-House-scaled-e1741795430247.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T174959
CREATED:20260121T193907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T182741Z
UID:10001648-1783591200-1783598400@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Discovery Garden Exploration Time 2026
DESCRIPTION: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! Please register in advance. Free event. \nJune:  Pollinators. \nJuly:  Water Play \nAugust:  In the Dirt \nRegister for all sessions here. \n 
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/discovery-garden-exploration-time-2026/2026-07-09/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fopcon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Spring-Open-House-scaled-e1741795430247.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T174959
CREATED:20260121T193907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T182741Z
UID:10001649-1784196000-1784203200@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Discovery Garden Exploration Time 2026
DESCRIPTION: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! Please register in advance. Free event. \nJune:  Pollinators. \nJuly:  Water Play \nAugust:  In the Dirt \nRegister for all sessions here. \n 
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/discovery-garden-exploration-time-2026/2026-07-16/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fopcon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Spring-Open-House-scaled-e1741795430247.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T174959
CREATED:20260121T193907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T182741Z
UID:10001650-1784800800-1784808000@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Discovery Garden Exploration Time 2026
DESCRIPTION: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! Please register in advance. Free event. \nJune:  Pollinators. \nJuly:  Water Play \nAugust:  In the Dirt \nRegister for all sessions here. \n 
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/discovery-garden-exploration-time-2026/2026-07-23/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,For Children,Upcoming Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fopcon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Spring-Open-House-scaled-e1741795430247.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T174959
CREATED:20260326T180821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T191523Z
UID:10001658-1784916000-1784923200@fopcon.org
SUMMARY:Uncorked 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. Presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory.  Admission includes two drink tickets\, an appetizer\, and a guided tour of the showrooms. \nTickets 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) \nDetails: \nJuly 24: Featuring music by Meisha Herron. Food provided by Happy Apple Pie Shop. Artisan: Todd and Holland. Register here. \nAugust 21: Featuring music by Rosemary Szurko Trio. Food provided by Taco Mucho. Artisan: Karma and Spice. Register here. \nSeptember 18: Featuring music by The Replays. Food provided by Grape Leaves. Artisan: River Forest Chocolates. Register here.
URL:https://fopcon.org/event/uncorked-2026/
LOCATION:Oak Park Conservatory\, 615 Garfield\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured Events,General,Upcoming Events
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