Celebrate Fall and Stock Up on Bulbs at Chicago Botanic Garden

The Chicago Botanic Garden’s annual Fall Festival & Bulb Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 4 through 6. The event kicks off with a members-only sale on October 4, followed by public access on Saturday and Sunday. Attendees can choose from more than 200 varieties of bulbs, including daffodils, tulips, alliums and other specialty bulbs, all freshly shipped from Holland. The sale also includes hyacinths, peonies and amaryllis to ensure a vibrant spring garden.

In addition to the sale, the festival offers activities for the entire family. Guests can enjoy sweet treats, live music and attractions like the straw bale maze and a gourd tower, ideal for children of all ages. Gardening experts will be on hand to answer questions and provide planting tips, making this event ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners.

Proceeds from the sale support the Chicago Botanic Garden’s efforts to protect biodiversity and connect people with plants, and is presented by the Woman’s Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society.

Location: 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe. Regular parking and admission fees apply for nonmembers. For more information, call 847-835-6801 or visit ChicagoBotanic.org.