Skip to main content

Print Email

Home Events - Week

EVENTS SEARCH

Category:

Community:

Category:

Zip Code:

Radius:

Category:

View: Summary Month Week Range

September 16, 2012 - September 22, 2012

Mode: Calendar List

September 2012 Events

Events

SUNDAY	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY
16 Tropical Flower Show at Lincoln park Conservatory Event details: May 26, 2012-September 23, 2012 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Lincoln Park Conservatory 2391 N. Stockton Dr. Chicago, IL 60614 312.742.7736 Visitors can experience a tropical paradise in Chicago at Lincoln Park Conservatory, 2391 N. Stockton Dr., this summer. Circus In The Parks Event details: September 16, 2012 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM Welles Park 2333 W. Sunnyside Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 Circus In The Parks, featuring Chicago’s Midnight Circus, a high-flying assortment of acrobats, aerialists, clowns, contortionists and even a dog, will tour seven Chicago parks in September and October under an intimate, little big top tent. This unique partnership between Midnight Circus, the Park District, all volunteer park advisory councils and our sponsors has quickly made this a Chicago tradition. 2012 Senior Games Event details: September 11, 2012-September 27, 2012 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Various parks citywide Opening Ceremony: 6300 S. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60649 312-747-5123 Calling all active seniors! If you're over 55, a Chicago resident and in good physical health, come on out to Senior Games! Participants have the chance to participate in an array of sporting events such as Track & Field, Swimming, Lawn Bowling, Bocce, Horseshoes and more. Chicago's Twelve Event details: August 8, 2012-December 9, 2012 9:00 PM - 5:00 PM Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N. Central Park Ave. Chicago , IL 60624 773.638.1766 The Zhou B. Art Center, the Chicago Park District and the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance are proud to present a new art exhibition titled “Chicago’s Twelve at Garfield Park Conservatory” curated by Sergio Gomez. Half in the air in a given space Event details: September 11, 2012-October 15, 2012 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Garfield Park Conservatory Classroom 2 300 N. Central Park Ave. Chicago, IL 60624 773.638.1766 Presented by Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Chicago Park District and Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance, Half in the air in the given space, 1999 (Work No. 210)by British artist Martin Creed (British, b. 1968) will be on display at Garfield Park Conservatory until October 15 and on display from daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free admission. Form in Flora III Event details: September 10, 2012-November 2, 2012 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Lincoln Park Conservatory 2391 N. Stockton Dr. Chicago, IL 60614 312.742.7736 A unique sculptural exhibit entitled “Form in Flora III” takes root at Lincoln Park Conservatory from now through November 2, 2012. Admission is free and open to public during Conservatory hours, daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.	17 Tropical Flower Show at Lincoln park Conservatory Event details: May 26, 2012-September 23, 2012 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Lincoln Park Conservatory 2391 N. Stockton Dr. Chicago, IL 60614 312.742.7736 Visitors can experience a tropical paradise in Chicago at Lincoln Park Conservatory, 2391 N. Stockton Dr., this summer. 2012 Senior Games Event details: September 11, 2012-September 27, 2012 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Various parks citywide Opening Ceremony: 6300 S. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60649 312-747-5123 Calling all active seniors! If you're over 55, a Chicago resident and in good physical health, come on out to Senior Games! Participants have the chance to participate in an array of sporting events such as Track & Field, Swimming, Lawn Bowling, Bocce, Horseshoes and more. Chicago's Twelve Event details: August 8, 2012-December 9, 2012 9:00 PM - 5:00 PM Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N. Central Park Ave. Chicago , IL 60624 773.638.1766 The Zhou B. Art Center, the Chicago Park District and the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance are proud to present a new art exhibition titled “Chicago’s Twelve at Garfield Park Conservatory” curated by Sergio Gomez. Half in the air in a given space Event details: September 11, 2012-October 15, 2012 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Garfield Park Conservatory Classroom 2 300 N. Central Park Ave. Chicago, IL 60624 773.638.1766 Presented by Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Chicago Park District and Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance, Half in the air in the given space, 1999 (Work No. 210)by British artist Martin Creed (British, b. 1968) will be on display at Garfield Park Conservatory until October 15 and on display from daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free admission. Form in Flora III Event details: September 10, 2012-November 2, 2012 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Lincoln Park Conservatory 2391 N. Stockton Dr. Chicago, IL 60614 312.742.7736 A unique sculptural exhibit entitled “Form in Flora III” takes root at Lincoln Park Conservatory from now through November 2, 2012. Admission is free and open to public during Conservatory hours, daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.	18 Toddlers, Tunes, and Turtles Event details: September 18, 2012 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Nichols Park 1355 E. 53rd St. Chicago, IL 60615 312.742.4600 This free outdoor nature program provides families the opportunity to meet live animals, sing along to family friendly music, and little ones experience the very important nature free play. Girls & Boys NFL Competition Event details: September 18, 2012 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Taylor Park 39 W. 47th St. Chicago, IL 60609 NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Local Competitions Tropical Flower Show at Lincoln park Conservatory Event details: May 26, 2012-September 23, 2012 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Lincoln Park Conservatory 2391 N. Stockton Dr. Chicago, IL 60614 312.742.7736 Visitors can experience a tropical paradise in Chicago at Lincoln Park Conservatory, 2391 N. Stockton Dr., this summer. 2012 Senior Games Event details: September 11, 2012-September 27, 2012 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Various parks citywide Opening Ceremony: 6300 S. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60649 312-747-5123 Calling all active seniors! If you're over 55, a Chicago resident and in good physical health, come on out to Senior Games! Participants have the chance to participate in an array of sporting events such as Track & Field, Swimming, Lawn Bowling, Bocce, Horseshoes and more. Chicago's Twelve Event details: August 8, 2012-December 9, 2012 9:00 PM - 5:00 PM Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N. Central Park Ave. Chicago , IL 60624 773.638.1766 The Zhou B. Art Center, the Chicago Park District and the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance are proud to present a new art exhibition titled “Chicago’s Twelve at Garfield Park Conservatory” curated by Sergio Gomez. Half in the air in a given space Event details: September 11, 2012-October 15, 2012 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Garfield Park Conservatory Classroom 2 300 N. Central Park Ave. Chicago, IL 60624 773.638.1766 Presented by Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Chicago Park District and Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance, Half in the air in the given space, 1999 (Work No. 210)by British artist Martin Creed (British, b. 1968) will be on display at Garfield Park Conservatory until October 15 and on display from daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free admission. Form in Flora III Event details: September 10, 2012-November 2, 2012 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Lincoln Park Conservatory 2391 N. Stockton Dr. Chicago, IL 60614 312.742.7736 A unique sculptural exhibit entitled “Form in Flora III” takes root at Lincoln Park Conservatory from now through November 2, 2012. Admission is free and open to public during Conservatory hours, daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.	19 Tropical Flower Show at Lincoln park Conservatory Event details: May 26, 2012-September 23, 2012 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Lincoln Park Conservatory 2391 N. Stockton Dr. Chicago, IL 60614 312.742.7736 Visitors can experience a tropical paradise in Chicago at Lincoln Park Conservatory, 2391 N. Stockton Dr., this summer. 2012 Senior Games Event details: September 11, 2012-September 27, 2012 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Various parks citywide Opening Ceremony: 6300 S. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60649 312-747-5123 Calling all active seniors! If you're over 55, a Chicago resident and in good physical health, come on out to Senior Games! Participants have the chance to participate in an array of sporting events such as Track & Field, Swimming, Lawn Bowling, Bocce, Horseshoes and more. Regional Budget Hearing (South Region) Event details: September 19, 2012 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM South Shore Cultural Center 7059 S. South Shore Dr. Chicago , IL 60649 312.742.PLAY Provide input on the Chicago Park District 2013 budget. Registration begins at 5:30pm, the hearing begins at 6pm. Chicago's Twelve Event details: August 8, 2012-December 9, 2012 9:00 PM - 5:00 PM Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N. Central Park Ave. Chicago , IL 60624 773.638.1766 The Zhou B. Art Center, the Chicago Park District and the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance are proud to present a new art exhibition titled “Chicago’s Twelve at Garfield Park Conservatory” curated by Sergio Gomez. Half in the air in a given space Event details: September 11, 2012-October 15, 2012 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Garfield Park Conservatory Classroom 2 300 N. Central Park Ave. Chicago, IL 60624 773.638.1766 Presented by Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Chicago Park District and Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance, Half in the air in the given space, 1999 (Work No. 210)by British artist Martin Creed (British, b. 1968) will be on display at Garfield Park Conservatory until October 15 and on display from daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free admission. Form in Flora III Event details: September 10, 2012-November 2, 2012 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Lincoln Park Conservatory 2391 N. Stockton Dr. Chicago, IL 60614 312.742.7736 A unique sculptural exhibit entitled “Form in Flora III” takes root at Lincoln Park Conservatory from now through November 2, 2012. Admission is free and open to public during Conservatory hours, daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.	20 Toddlers, Tunes, and Turtles Event details: September 20, 2012 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Schreiber Park 1552 W. Schreiber Ave. Chicago, IL 60626 312.742.4600 This free outdoor nature program provides families the opportunity to meet live animals, sing along to family friendly music, and little ones experience the very important nature free play. Girls & Boys NFL Competition Event details: September 20, 2012 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Davis Square Park 4430 S. Marshfield Ave Chicago, IL 60609 NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Local Competitions Girls & Boys NFL Competition Event details: September 20, 2012 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Kenwood Park 1330 E. 50th Street Chicago, IL 60615 NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Local Competitions Tropical Flower Show at Lincoln park Conservatory Event details: May 26, 2012-September 23, 2012 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Lincoln Park Conservatory 2391 N. Stockton Dr. Chicago, IL 60614 312.742.7736 Visitors can experience a tropical paradise in Chicago at Lincoln Park Conservatory, 2391 N. Stockton Dr., this summer. Boxing Show Event details: September 20, 2012 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Simons Park 1640 N. Drake Ave. Chicago, IL 60647 312-742-7548 Come out and enjoy our annual Boxing Showcase highlighting the boxing skills of park district athletes. 2012 Senior Games Event details: September 11, 2012-September 27, 2012 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Various parks citywide Opening Ceremony: 6300 S. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60649 312-747-5123 Calling all active seniors! If you're over 55, a Chicago resident and in good physical health, come on out to Senior Games! Participants have the chance to participate in an array of sporting events such as Track & Field, Swimming, Lawn Bowling, Bocce, Horseshoes and more. Regional Budget Hearing (Central Region) Event details: September 20, 2012 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM Douglas Park 1401 S. Sacramento Dr. Chicago , IL 60623 312.742.PLAY Provide input on the Chicago Park District 2013 budget. Registration begins at 5:30pm, the hearing begins at 6pm. Chicago's Twelve Event details: August 8, 2012-December 9, 2012 9:00 PM - 5:00 PM Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N. Central Park Ave. Chicago , IL 60624 773.638.1766 The Zhou B. Art Center, the Chicago Park District and the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance are proud to present a new art exhibition titled “Chicago’s Twelve at Garfield Park Conservatory” curated by Sergio Gomez. Half in the air in a given space Event details: September 11, 2012-October 15, 2012 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Garfield Park Conservatory Classroom 2 300 N. Central Park Ave. Chicago, IL 60624 773.638.1766 Presented by Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Chicago Park District and Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance, Half in the air in the given space, 1999 (Work No. 210)by British artist Martin Creed (British, b. 1968) will be on display at Garfield Park Conservatory until October 15 and on display from daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free admission. Form in Flora III Event details: September 10, 2012-November 2, 2012 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Lincoln Park Conservatory 2391 N. Stockton Dr. Chicago, IL 60614 312.742.7736 A unique sculptural exhibit entitled “Form in Flora III” takes root at Lincoln Park Conservatory from now through November 2, 2012. Admission is free and open to public during Conservatory hours, daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.	21 Tropical Flower Show at Lincoln park Conservatory Event details: May 26, 2012-September 23, 2012 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Lincoln Park Conservatory 2391 N. Stockton Dr. Chicago, IL 60614 312.742.7736 Visitors can experience a tropical paradise in Chicago at Lincoln Park Conservatory, 2391 N. Stockton Dr., this summer. Movies in the Parks: Austin Town Hall Event details: September 21, 2012 7:45 PM - 10:00 PM Austin Town Hall Park 5610 W. Lake St. Chicago, IL 60644 773-287-7658 Enjoy a movie in the park - you bring the snacks and we'll bring the stars! Movies in the Parks: Ridge Park Event details: September 21, 2012 7:45 PM - 10:00 PM Ridge Park 9625 S. Longwood Dr. Chicag, IL 60643 312-747-6640 Enjoy a movie in the park - you bring the snacks and we'll bring the stars! 2012 Senior Games Event details: September 11, 2012-September 27, 2012 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Various parks citywide Opening Ceremony: 6300 S. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60649 312-747-5123 Calling all active seniors! If you're over 55, a Chicago resident and in good physical health, come on out to Senior Games! Participants have the chance to participate in an array of sporting events such as Track & Field, Swimming, Lawn Bowling, Bocce, Horseshoes and more. North Park Village Nature Cntr Campfire Story Time Event details: September 21, 2012 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM North Park Village Nature Center 5801 N. Pulaski Road Chicago, IL 60646 (312) 744-5472 Warm your hands and your heart with stories round a campfire. Chicago's Twelve Event details: August 8, 2012-December 9, 2012 9:00 PM - 5:00 PM Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N. Central Park Ave. Chicago , IL 60624 773.638.1766 The Zhou B. Art Center, the Chicago Park District and the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance are proud to present a new art exhibition titled “Chicago’s Twelve at Garfield Park Conservatory” curated by Sergio Gomez. Half in the air in a given space Event details: September 11, 2012-October 15, 2012 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Garfield Park Conservatory Classroom 2 300 N. Central Park Ave. Chicago, IL 60624 773.638.1766 Presented by Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Chicago Park District and Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance, Half in the air in the given space, 1999 (Work No. 210)by British artist Martin Creed (British, b. 1968) will be on display at Garfield Park Conservatory until October 15 and on display from daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free admission. Form in Flora III Event details: September 10, 2012-November 2, 2012 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Lincoln Park Conservatory 2391 N. Stockton Dr. Chicago, IL 60614 312.742.7736 A unique sculptural exhibit entitled “Form in Flora III” takes root at Lincoln Park Conservatory from now through November 2, 2012. Admission is free and open to public during Conservatory hours, daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.	22 Tropical Flower Show at Lincoln park Conservatory Event details: May 26, 2012-September 23, 2012 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Lincoln Park Conservatory 2391 N. Stockton Dr. Chicago, IL 60614 312.742.7736 Visitors can experience a tropical paradise in Chicago at Lincoln Park Conservatory, 2391 N. Stockton Dr., this summer. World Music Festival Event details: September 22, 2012 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Austin Town Hall Park 5610 W. Lake St. Chicago, IL 60644 Participate in this city-wide, multi-venue, eight-day World Music Festival features acclaimed musicians from countries around the world. Featuring traditional and contemporary music from diverse cultures. Circus in the Parks Event details: September 22, 2012 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM Holstein Park 2200 N Oakley Ave. Chicago, IL 60647 Join us at Holstein Park, Sept. 22nd - 2pm & 5pm or Sept. 23rd - 1pm & 4pm. Circus In The Parks, featuring Chicago’s Midnight Circus, a high-flying assortment of acrobats, aerialists, clowns, contortionists and even a dog, will tour seven Chicago parks in September and October under an intimate, little big top tent. This unique partnership between Midnight Circus, the Park District, all volunteer park advisory councils and our sponsors has quickly made this a Chicago tradition. River Canoeing Event details: September 22, 2012 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM River Park 5100 N Francisco Chicago, IL 60611 Come paddle the Chicago River. Whether you've never paddled or you are a seasoned vet come canoeing on the Chicago River. 2012 Senior Games Event details: September 11, 2012-September 27, 2012 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Various parks citywide Opening Ceremony: 6300 S. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60649 312-747-5123 Calling all active seniors! If you're over 55, a Chicago resident and in good physical health, come on out to Senior Games! Participants have the chance to participate in an array of sporting events such as Track & Field, Swimming, Lawn Bowling, Bocce, Horseshoes and more. North Park Village Nature Center Bird Walks Event details: September 22, 2012 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM North Park Village Nature Center 5801 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60646 (312) 744-5472 Birds of a feather stick together at the North Park Village Nature Center. North Park Village Nature Center Letter Writing Event details: September 22, 2012 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM North Park Village Nature Center 5801 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60646 (312) 744-5472 The way to someone's heart is through a well written letter. Chicago's Twelve Event details: August 8, 2012-December 9, 2012 9:00 PM - 5:00 PM Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N. Central Park Ave. Chicago , IL 60624 773.638.1766 The Zhou B. Art Center, the Chicago Park District and the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance are proud to present a new art exhibition titled “Chicago’s Twelve at Garfield Park Conservatory” curated by Sergio Gomez. Half in the air in a given space Event details: September 11, 2012-October 15, 2012 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Garfield Park Conservatory Classroom 2 300 N. Central Park Ave. Chicago, IL 60624 773.638.1766 Presented by Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Chicago Park District and Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance, Half in the air in the given space, 1999 (Work No. 210)by British artist Martin Creed (British, b. 1968) will be on display at Garfield Park Conservatory until October 15 and on display from daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free admission. Form in Flora III Event details: September 10, 2012-November 2, 2012 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Lincoln Park Conservatory 2391 N. Stockton Dr. Chicago, IL 60614 312.742.7736 A unique sculptural exhibit entitled “Form in Flora III” takes root at Lincoln Park Conservatory from now through November 2, 2012. Admission is free and open to public during Conservatory hours, daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Home|Contact Us|Terms of Use|Privacy Policy|Site Map|Make a Suggestion

About Us

Parks & Facilities

Programs & Registration

Events

Events Calendar

Permits & Rentals

Helpful Resources

Residents

Visitors

Job Applicants

Jobs

Volunteer

How Can I Help

Doing Business

Research & Media

Chicago Park District

(312) 742-PLAY (7529)
TTY: (312) 747-2001
541 N. Fairbanks
Chicago, IL 60611

©2012 Chicago Park District.
All rights reserved.