Farm School Little Critters Café - SOLD OUT Thursdays, May 7 - June 11, 2026 | 9:30 - 10:30 AM or Thursdays, May 7 - June 11, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Ages 2-5 Cost: $150 per child for the entire 6-week series LITTLE CRITTERS CAFÉ IS SOLD OUT […]
Grounds Tours Outdoor guided tours of the arboretum are offered seasonally, spring through the fall, every Saturday and select Wednesdays at 10:30 am (weather permitting). The tours run approximately 45-60 minutes and cost $5.00/person. All reservations must be scheduled by 5:00 pm the day prior to the tour. Register for a Grounds Tour
Farm-to-Glass: Cocktail Class - SOLD OUT Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 6:00 - 8:30 PM Adults (Ages 21+) Cost: $75 per person FARM-TO-GLASS COCKTAIL CLASS IS SOLD OUT About the Workshop Back by popular demand, our expert mixologist will guide the group through a process of crafting three unique drinks using fresh ingredients collected […]
Drawn to Life: Drawing Fundamentals - SOLD OUT Wednesdays, June 10 - July 15, 2026 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Ages 18+ Cost: $225pp DRAWN TO LIFE WORKSHOP IS SOLD OUT! About the Workshop In this 6-week series, students will learn fundamental drawing skills, including measuring scale, perceiving values, and capturing form. There […]
Grounds Tours Outdoor guided tours of the arboretum are offered seasonally, spring through the fall, every Saturday and select Wednesdays at 10:30 am (weather permitting). The tours run approximately 45-60 minutes and cost $5.00/person. All reservations must be scheduled by 5:00 pm the day prior to the tour. Register for a Grounds Tour
Walk on the Wild Side: Paradise Island Tour (Ages 12+) Sunday, June 21, 2026 Sunday, July 12, 2026 Sunday, August 2, 2026 10:00 - 11:30 AM Cost: FREE Click the dates above to Register for WALK ON THE WILD SIDE tour Join Bayard Cutting Arboretum staff on a guided walking tour […]
Drawn to Life: Drawing Fundamentals - SOLD OUT Wednesdays, June 10 - July 15, 2026 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Ages 18+ Cost: $225pp DRAWN TO LIFE WORKSHOP IS SOLD OUT! About the Workshop In this 6-week series, students will learn fundamental drawing skills, including measuring scale, perceiving values, and capturing form. There […]
Evenings at the Arboretum - Oasis Under the Oaks: Oak Park Thursday, June 25, 2026 6:00 - 8:30 PM A Summer Series of Evening Grounds Tours led by Arboretum Horticulture and Volunteer Grounds Docents Evening Grounds Tours of the Bayard Cutting Arboretum offer a serene experience, allowing visitors to explore a variety of gardens […]
Relaxation Remedies: Lavender Workshop Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Ages 18+ Cost: $65pp Enroll in THE Relaxation Remedies Workshop HERE About the Workshop Nothing says relaxation quite like the scent of fresh-cut lavender! Join us on the CSA Farm, where we will be learning all about our […]
Grounds Tours Outdoor guided tours of the arboretum are offered seasonally, spring through the fall, every Saturday and select Wednesdays at 10:30 am (weather permitting). The tours run approximately 45-60 minutes and cost $5.00/person. All reservations must be scheduled by 5:00 pm the day prior to the tour. Register for a Grounds Tour