Cantigny Spring Fling

At the greenhouse, rarely open to the public, visitors can take a tour and see the beautiful flowers and plants before they ship out to the Cantigny gardens. Horticulture staff members will answer gardening questions and representatives from local “green institutions” will share updates on their vital work in our communities.

Outside the greenhouse, Gleeson Irish Trio will entertain guests. Food trucks with tasty treats will be on hand and so will yard games like cornhole or giant Jenga. Kids will enjoy garden-themed crafts and storytime sessions about the wonders of spring.

At the Visitors Center, a marketplace will feature goods from more than 30 independent vendors and locally owned businesses. From sweets and jewelry to artisan soap and stationery, shoppers will find plenty of irresistible merchandise, perfect for gift giving.

Spring Fling will encompass most areas of Cantigny Park, with guided garden tours, History Hikes, and Tank Park tours throughout the day. An hour-by-hour schedule of events is available here.

Parking for Spring Fling is at the Visitors Center. Trams will be available to and from the greenhouse.

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About Cantigny

Cantigny, in Wheaton, Illinois, is the 500-acre estate of Colonel Robert R. McCormick (1880-1955), long-time editor and publisher of the Chicago Tribune, and founder of the Chicago-based Robert R. McCormick Foundation. It is home to gardens, walking trails, a museum dedicated to the 1st Infantry Division of the U.S. Army, a highly ranked 27-hole public golf course, and a golf academy for all ages. More information is online at Cantigny.org, including hours, admission fees and upcoming events.