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 Wednesdays, June 10 - July 15, 2026 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Ages 18+ Cost: $225pp ENROLL IN Drawn to Life WORKSHOP About the Workshop In this 6-week series, students will learn fundamental drawing skills, including measuring scale, perceiving values, and capturing form. There will be step-by-step […]
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
Drawn to Life: Drawing Fundamentals Wednesdays, June 10 - July 15, 2026 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Ages 18+ Cost: $225pp ENROLL IN Drawn to Life WORKSHOP About the Workshop In this 6-week series, students will learn fundamental drawing skills, including measuring scale, perceiving values, and capturing form. There will be step-by-step […]
Drawn to Life: Drawing Fundamentals Wednesdays, June 10 - July 15, 2026 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Ages 18+ Cost: $225pp ENROLL IN Drawn to Life WORKSHOP About the Workshop In this 6-week series, students will learn fundamental drawing skills, including measuring scale, perceiving values, and capturing form. There will be step-by-step […]
Farm School: Friendly Fields Thursdays in July and August, 2026 | 9:00-10:00 AM or Thursdays in July and August, 2026 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM Elementary Education (Ages 2-5 years old) Cost: $150 per child PURCHASE TICKETS FOR Friendly Fields HERE About the Workshop Join us on the CSA Farm for a […]
Farm School: Friendly Fields Thursdays in July and August, 2026 | 9:00-10:00 AM or Thursdays in July and August, 2026 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM Elementary Education (Ages 2-5 years old) Cost: $150 per child PURCHASE TICKETS FOR Friendly Fields HERE About the Workshop Join us on the CSA Farm for a […]